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India wants seat at the table without economic might. Rules-based global trade won’t allow it

India’s citizens and leaders seem to think that their country deserves to be an important and powerful actor on the global stage.

Nothing would have prepared Justin Trudeau for the merciless attacks by Indian TV news channels

'How stupid is this Trudeau,' said Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami. 'Blundering, short-sighted' is what Shiv Aroor called the Canadian PM on India Today.

Where are the rich people in India’s household surveys? Track their e-commerce to fill gap

Unlocking the rich and diverse information from digital and online sources could be a game changer for the generation, collation, and production of official data.

Why US is the ideal partner in India’s manufacturing dream—and what the two nations must do

India must leverage its state capacity to implement policies that support businesses while avoiding coercive actions that create chilling effects on companies and investments.

From Nepal to Bhutan—China’s pressure for diplomatic ties camouflages territorial intent

In just the last five years, Beijing has aggressively and systematically laid claim to Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Arunachal Pradesh.

If you believe the theories, Lawrence Bishnoi is doing what even Dawood Ibrahim couldn’t

Bishnoi was five years old when Salman was accused of killing the black buck. So either this was a formative childhood experience that led to a life of crime or this story is a lie.

Something’s wrong with THE World University Rankings. IISc should boycott it like IITs did

IISc was ranked 50th in research quality parameters by THE World University Ranking. Makes one wonder who is making these rankings and how someone can get it this wrong.

India’s manufacturing sector is stagnant. Relying on PLI not enough, policies need a relook

India’s high tariff rates, which have been increasing since 2014, are almost double than those of Vietnam and China.

How can women lead India’s growth story? First close the digital gender divide

A McKinsey Global Institute report suggests that closing the gender gap in labour force participation, education, and digital access could add $700 billion to India’s GDP by 2025.

Co-WIN has other uses beyond Covid. It can revolutionise healthcare in India

Co-WIN stands as a key enabler of India’s success in fighting Covid-19. The functionality and ease-of-use of this platform makes it a bona fide revolution in Indian vaccination delivery.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.