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Sunday, September 7, 2025
TopicEconomic plan

Topic: economic plan

Indian states face a double whammy: Spend more to fight virus, pay more to borrow funds

Indian states already face severe revenue pressures because of delayed payouts from central government & a halt in economic activity due to lockdown.

A lockdown is the health response to fight coronavirus, but where is the economic plan?

It might be worth having a time-bound, govt-controlled special purpose vehicle like a National Health Finance Corporation to coordinate the action plan.

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Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?