health insurance decree by IRDAI

Health insurance: IRDAI decree seeks to remove age barrier

For decades, India’s senior citizens were denied health insurance coverage by insurers because of a discriminatory age cutoff. Read more »
IBC, Climate change

Govt plans IBC revision to tackle climate change-related bankruptcies

A rise in climate disruptions is prompting India to consider revamping IBC, its bankruptcy code, to better handle companies facing environmental liabilities. #IBC #climatechange Read more »
Iran's psychological warfare

Psychological warfare: Iran, Israel locked in a game of chicken

Iran's drone attack, designed to create insecurity in Israel, exemplifies the use of psychological warfare. Read more »
US, world trade organisation, WTO, digital trade, US economy

US economy faces stagflation amid consumer resilience

US economy: Despite slowing GDP growth and inflation woes, American consumers go on a spending spree, presenting a challenge for the Federal Reserve. #USeconomy #inflation #GDP Read more »
Modi government's south Asia policy failures

Foreign policy: Troubled backyard is Modi government’s Achilles heel

The Narendra Modi government has some significant diplomatic victories to showcase, but it seems to have failed to make an impact in the immediate neighbourhood. Read more »
Chinese imports into India

Soaring Chinese imports threaten India’s industrial growth

India is struggling to balance its economic needs with national security as the dominance of Chinese imports grows beyond electronics to machinery and pharmaceuticals. #Chineseimports Read more »
rupee

GDP growth: Can fiscal health keep up with rapid economic expansion

Despite its impressive GDP growth rates, India's high fiscal deficit and stagnant private investment raise concerns about long-term sustainability of the economic expansion. Read more »
food crisis, hunger

Hunger pangs: Global crisis demands action, not innovation

The Global Report on Food Crises finds the highest level of hunger recorded since 2016, with conflicts and climate change pushing millions towards famine. #hunger #food #climatechange Read more »
CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change: India braces for economic, human costs

Investing in renewable energy and green infrastructure can create jobs and safeguard India against extreme weather events caused by climate change. #climatechange Read more »
Feminisation of agriculture in India is increasing

India witnessing feminisation of agriculture as tech empowers women farmers

Feminisation of agriculture intensifies as male workforce shrinks and women step in, defying stereotypes and driving a digital revolution on Indian farms. Read more »