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Friday, September 12, 2025
TopicPolicy research

Topic: Policy research

Consultants to govts shouldn’t be yes people.  Must push back with alternative views

The debate around the merits and demerits of private consultants in government has gained prominence. The views have merit but it's important to understand the context.

‘Well-regulated markets, citizen participation critical for future of the Indian state’

At a session organised by Centre for Policy Research, panel of experts discusses future of Indian State.

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Great Nicobar Project is a trade game-changer for India

We have several laws to protect the identity of the tribal communities. There is no need to shelve strategically important projects and infrastructure development schemes in Nicobar.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

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?