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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicEconomic development

Topic: Economic development

Gurugram’s is a hard-won economic gain. But Nuh violence shows it’s imploding

+TFP Praveen Swami -
This story warns us that the incendiary politics that led to Gurugram—an icon of India’s economic ambitions—could easily set off larger fires.

India cannot rely on its metros alone. Tier 2/3 cities need to be economically viable too

Ayush Pradhan -
Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

National security won’t wait for economic development — Modi should learn from Nehru’s mistakes

Rajesh Rajagopalan -
India’s security policy cannot be based on the highly risky assumption that it will face no security threats till it becomes wealthy and strong.

Asia will have world’s largest GDP in 2020 — China and India to contribute the most

Praneeth Yendamuri -
Asia is expected to contribute 60% of global growth by 2030. India’s massive demographic dividend and burgeoning middle class will aid economic growth.

China’s censorship policy could end up clipping its economic prospects

Adam Minter -
China's information gap only worsens an income gap,  which remains among the country's most chronic problems.

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Opinion

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

+TFP Vir Sanghvi -
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

AI is officially ruining social media. It made brainrot boring

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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