To strike a balance between equity and efficiency, India needs to view welfare as a transition platform—one that protects the vulnerable while enabling upward mobility.
The Finance Ministry report said recent economic growth was driven by strong agriculture and services supply, plus rising consumption and exports on the demand side.
GDP slowed to quarter low of 6.7% against 8.2% in the year-ago period, mainly due to poor showing by farm sector. The previous GDP low was 6.2% in January-March 2023.
Ever since 2024 election results made clear that govt would be formed through coalition, fears of slow reforms & growth have emerged. ThePrint’s analysis shows this need not be the case.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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