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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: OECD

Are Indian farmers pampered or taxed? OECD and WTO are saying two opposing things

Addressing these discrepancies is essential to maintain fairness and transparency in international trade negotiations.

Indians top list for migrants & new citizens in OECD countries. US, Canada preferred destinations

The 'International Migration Outlook 2023' ranks India second among countries of origin of international students studying in OECD countries. India isn't part of 38-member bloc.

Giving up on NPS a tragedy for state govts. DB pensions are ad hoc, delay fiscal stress

Several of the problems of the National Pensions Scheme can be easily remedied. The solution to fiscal stress isn't going back two decades ago.

India’s ‘big domestic market’ is a big lie. Look beyond—see what China, Japan have done

Myth of India’s market size is particularly damaging because we base our growth strategy on a fundamentally incorrect assumption. It needs to change.

OECD’s global tax framework is a win-win for India. Just focus on our long-term gains

The multilateral agreement has come against the backdrop of visible populist angst against large transnational companies across the world.

Jaishankar highlights need for vaccine equity, fair travel regime in meeting with EU leader

In his two-nation tour, the external affairs minister also met OECD Secretary-General and his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor on the sidelines of G-20 ministeral meetings.

India’s digital tax is discriminatory but won’t retaliate now, US says

The office of the US Trade Representative said the taxes are 'inconsistent with prevailing principles of international taxation, and burden or restricts U.S. commerce.'

How Modi govt can avoid another farmers’ protest-like crisis — consult better before reforming

When changes are introduced through consultation & engagement, people can get used to new ideas without friction. Bad ones can be dumped; good ones made better.

World economy will shrink 4.5% this year, not 6% as feared earlier, OECD says

There were big revisions for the U.S. and the euro area, as well as China, which is now forecast to grow modestly, the only Group of 20 country with such a prospect. 

Coronavirus has put globalized economy at risk, says OECD chief economist

The deeper links between economies that have come with globalization mean that the virus impact is unprecedented.

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Tamil Nadu politics is fracturing. Vijay entry can shake things up

There is an overall sense of ennui with the cynical, established and entrenched parties and politicking in the state.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

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?