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India must re-think the zero-charge regime for digital transactions. Try this tiered approach
The current cross-subsidy disincentives quality of service and will impact ease of living in the longer term.
Iran begins 1st transfer of Russian goods to Indian port using new trade corridor
The transfer was being coordinated and managed by the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group and its offices in Russia and India; goods expected in 25 days.
Defence
The biggest challenges Nirmala Sitharaman will face as India’s new Defence Minister
Sitharaman, who is only the second woman defence minister in India's history, is expected to work closely with the Finance Minister to take key industry-related decisions
AAP’s filling a big vacuum in Indian politics. Question is how long it can sustain without ideology
If you find admiration for AAP qualified, if not muted among many of the Modi-BJP’s critics, it is because they question it for its lack of ideological clarity. Especially on secularism.