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Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Moving on, Pg6

CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Jan, 2026

Moving on, Pg6

CPI's outdated base year (2012) misrepresents current inflation; new CPI series with 2024 base year launching February 12.

15 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

China's global trade surplus surges to $1.2 trillion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs, intensifying global economic imbalances.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Jan, 2026

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

China's global trade surplus surges to $1.2 trillion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs, intensifying global economic imbalances.

15 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

US options in Iran could unsettle region, hurt India, Pg25

Trump's Iran strategy: US military options, diplomacy, and potential impacts on India's energy security and regional stability examined.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jan, 2026

US options in Iran could unsettle region, hurt India, Pg25

Trump's Iran strategy: US military options, diplomacy, and potential impacts on India's energy security and regional stability examined.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

RBI grants 'in-principle' nod to Japan's SMBC for setting up wholly owned subsidiary, Pg24

RBI approves Japan's SMBC to establish wholly owned subsidiary in India by converting existing branches, enhancing foreign banking presence.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Jan, 2026

RBI grants 'in-principle' nod to Japan's SMBC for setting up wholly owned subsidiary, Pg24

RBI approves Japan's SMBC to establish wholly owned subsidiary in India by converting existing branches, enhancing foreign banking presence.

15 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

China ends 2025 with record $1.2-tn trade surplus despite Trump tariff jolt, Pg24

China's trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion in 2025 amid US trade tensions; India's exports to China rise.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Jan, 2026

China ends 2025 with record $1.2-tn trade surplus despite Trump tariff jolt, Pg24

China's trade surplus hits record $1.2 trillion in 2025 amid US trade tensions; India's exports to China rise.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IOC, BPCL arm announce oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi onshore block, Pg24

IOC-BPCL joint venture discovers oil in Abu Dhabi block, boosting India's energy security and overseas upstream portfolio.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jan, 2026

IOC, BPCL arm announce oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi onshore block, Pg24

IOC-BPCL joint venture discovers oil in Abu Dhabi block, boosting India's energy security and overseas upstream portfolio.

15 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24

Young borrowers drive credit growth, unsecured loans surge, but early delinquencies rise, says CRIF High Mark report.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Jan, 2026

Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24

Young borrowers drive credit growth, unsecured loans surge, but early delinquencies rise, says CRIF High Mark report.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India-US trade negotiators return to the table after Christmas break: Official, Pg24

India and US resume trade talks after holiday break amid tariff concerns and strategic mineral initiatives.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

15 Jan, 2026

India-US trade negotiators return to the table after Christmas break: Official, Pg24

India and US resume trade talks after holiday break amid tariff concerns and strategic mineral initiatives.

15 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

To become a developed economy, four reforms, Pg12

India aims developed economy by 2047, prioritising domestic savings, market-based financing, capital efficiency, and tech-driven productivity for sustainable growth.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

15 Jan, 2026

To become a developed economy, four reforms, Pg12

India aims developed economy by 2047, prioritising domestic savings, market-based financing, capital efficiency, and tech-driven productivity for sustainable growth.

15 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Delhi and Berlin, stability amid turbulence, Pg11

German Chancellor's visit to India strengthens strategic partnership amid global instability, focusing on trade, technology, and defence cooperation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jan, 2026

Delhi and Berlin, stability amid turbulence, Pg11

German Chancellor's visit to India strengthens strategic partnership amid global instability, focusing on trade, technology, and defence cooperation.

15 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

15 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jan, 2026

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19

RBI considers re-issuing UCB licenses after 20 years, favoring large credit societies with strong financials and governance track record.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

14 Jan, 2026

After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19

RBI considers re-issuing UCB licenses after 20 years, favoring large credit societies with strong financials and governance track record.

14 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank projects India's FY27 GDP growth at 6.5% amid US tariff impact and domestic demand shifts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

14 Jan, 2026

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank projects India's FY27 GDP growth at 6.5% amid US tariff impact and domestic demand shifts.

14 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation amid US tariff threats; India prepares for BRICS 2026 presidency.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jan, 2026

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation amid US tariff threats; India prepares for BRICS 2026 presidency.

14 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

13 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

13 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India's credit-deposit ratio hits 82% by December 15, 2023, marking strong financial development and economic growth since 2001.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jan, 2026

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India's credit-deposit ratio hits 82% by December 15, 2023, marking strong financial development and economic growth since 2001.

13 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jan, 2026

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

13 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

13 Jan, 2026

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

13 Jan, 2026

Economy

​Moving on, Pg6

​Moving on, Pg6

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

Trump tariffs cut China's surplus with US, and made it the world's headache, Pg25

US options in Iran could unsettle region, hurt India, Pg25

US options in Iran could unsettle region, hurt India, Pg25

RBI grants 'in-principle' nod to Japan's SMBC for setting up wholly owned subsidiary, Pg24

RBI grants 'in-principle' nod to Japan's SMBC for setting up wholly owned subsidiary, Pg24

China ends 2025 with record $1.2-tn trade surplus despite Trump tariff jolt, Pg24

China ends 2025 with record $1.2-tn trade surplus despite Trump tariff jolt, Pg24

IOC, BPCL arm announce oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi onshore block, Pg24

IOC, BPCL arm announce oil discoveries in Abu Dhabi onshore block, Pg24

Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24

Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24

India-US trade negotiators return to the table after Christmas break: Official, Pg24

India-US trade negotiators return to the table after Christmas break: Official, Pg24

To become a developed economy, four reforms, Pg12

To become a developed economy, four reforms, Pg12

Delhi and Berlin, stability amid turbulence, Pg11

Delhi and Berlin, stability amid turbulence, Pg11

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19

After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

World Bank retains India's FY27 GDP growth forecast at 6.5%, Pg19

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

Jaishankar, Rubio talk: Trade to rare minerals, nuclear to defence, Pg1

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

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