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Topic: RCEP

Delhi Police is Centre’s responsibility. It can’t ignore protest & hope to evade embarrassment

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

RCEP is a ‘shallow’ pact but PM Modi’s decision expected, say trade economists

Trade economists note Modi’s cautious nature in opening up the Indian market, especially to Chinese goods, despite his image as a market-oriented leader.

Congress, BJP claim credit for RCEP ‘win’, Priyanka Chaturvedi’s a GoT fan

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

India quitting RCEP indicates global trade could be in for another Cold War

Tensions between China and the US force nations to take sides. It’s a path that’s grimly reminiscent of the aftermath of World War II.

Soumya Kanti Ghosh says RCEP ‘no pact for India’, Ajit Ranade calls the move ‘defensive’

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Japan seeks to keep India within RCEP trade deal framework

India announced it was withdrawing from the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, citing the deal’s potential impact on the livelihoods of its citizens.

India’s rejection of RCEP trade deal is a sign of weakness

India’s decision is a disappointing window into how much has changed in New Delhi since it became one of the initial movers of the RCEP process.

India stayed out of RCEP because it couldn’t risk another China-dominated ASEAN

India already has a trade deficit with 11 RCEP countries. Potential losses from foreign goods, who would find more space in Indian market, likely led to rejection.

India opts out of RCEP for now but to continue negotiating over differences

PM Narendra Modi said India will not join RCEP. He said his decision was guided by the impact the RCEP would have on the livelihood of all Indians.

India will not join RCEP trade deal, my conscience won’t allow it, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi made the announcement during his speech at the RCEP Summit in Thailand, saying the agreement did not fully reflect the basic spirit and address India's concerns.

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Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.