Various new schemes announced by the government will cause enormous fiscal strain despite record GST and direct tax collections this year. Read more »
TRAI turned a blind eye to violations by telecom operators and failed to impose quality standards, punish violators, and protect consumers. Read more »
India's urban transformation has evolved from a top-down one to a contextual one which is based on the requirement of individual cities. Read more »
While Facebook and Twitter were in favour of a joint panel for social media regulation as suggested by the government, Google’s opposition to external scrutiny thwarted the move. Read more »
The alarming global warming projections by a UN report may force participants of the upcoming COP27 climate summit commit more towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more »
PMKVY 4.0 rightly focuses on female labour force participation, but the Skill India programme must address its many flaws to be successful. Read more »
Financial innovations and fresh digital lending norms threaten the business models of shadow lenders at a time when they face significant operational risks. Read more »
Unbridled market power of big tech poses problems for smaller companies which get lost in the sea of vendors, and users whose privacy and consumer rights are compromised. Read more »
Policy options to promote organ donation in India would include mandated choice along with strong data protection, enhanced policing and judicial capacity. Read more »
Rishi Sunak will have to grapple with an economic crisis, troubled government finances, and industrial unrest triggered by a cost-of-living crisis. Read more »