The green belt and road initiative by the G7 summit is seen as an effort by the Western powers to retain world leadership in an era of increasing Chinese influence. Read more »
Global minimum tax is a commendable step towards international tax reforms, but its success depends on whether countries like India would agree to revoke their digital levies. Read more »
The proposed global minimum tax will make multinational corporations pay a minimum 15% tax on their profits, ending misuse of double tax avoidance treaties. Read more »
In rupee terms, the country's agriculture exports rose 22.62% in 2020-21 to Rs 3.05 lakh crore. Read more »
Shortage of doctors, poor healthcare infrastructure affecting Bihar’s war on pandemic, despite better Covid-19 testing says health minister Mangal Pandey. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package provides some basic benefits to informal workforce, but offers no solution for reducing informality in labour market. Read more »
The health ministry orders 25 crore doses of Covishield and 19 Crore of Covaxin after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement universalising Covid-19 vaccine drive. Read more »
It is critical that hospitals, doctors and other organisations offering telehealth invest in strong privacy and cybersecurity protocols. Read more »
Food safety is a grave concern for India where more than a third of the food produced, including almost 70% of the milk sold, is adulterated and substandard. Read more »
Stock market needs a long-term game played with test match temperament rather than a T-20 mindset. Read more »