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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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SubscriberWrites: What’s Missing from Visit Bharat 2047? Top Economists Reveal the Critical Gaps

Beneath the optimism of one of the most ambitious national projects of the 21st century, economists and policy thinkers are raising important questions. Their concern is, can India grow in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and institutionally robust?

SubscriberWrites: Budget 2026 and The Economics of Waiting…

The Budget preserves macroeconomic stability and policy continuity, but once again asks citizens to wait—for better jobs, for income security and for growth to translate into everyday relief.

SubscriberWrites: Safety gaps shadow India’s aviation hub ambitions

Recent mishaps have revived concerns about aging fleets, regulatory oversight, maintenance standards and raise questions about whether rapid expansion of the aviation sector is outpacing its ability to ensure safety.

SubscriberWrites: ESG in India Crosses the Rubicon: Why 2026 Marks the End of the Compliance Era

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 identified 7 of the top 10 long-term business risks as ESG-related.

SubscriberWrites: On the Brink Again: What a U.S. Strike on Iran Would Really Mean

For India, the prudent posture is clear: support de-escalation, preserve diplomatic channels, and prepare contingencies.

SubscriberWrites: How the US is forcing Delhi to abandon Russian oil

This isn't mere negotiation; it's economic warfare disguised as partnership.

SubscriberWrites: Prices, Recalculated: What the New CPI Means

One of the most talked-about modifications in the new CPI is the reduced weight given to food and beverages. Food

SubscriberWrites: Vizhinjam’s Promise and Why Thiruvananthapuram Must Reform Now

A port is an anchor, but a city must be seaworthy. Vizhinjam has created momentum. Reform will determine whether that momentum becomes a lasting transformation for Thiruvananthapuram.

SubscriberWrites: The Return of Sanctions in Energy Markets

Energy, once seen as an economic factor, is now seen as a tool of geopolitics again. Sanctions are now one of its most important tools.

SubscriberWrites: Budget 2026: High weightage to CCUS and its linkage to India-EU trade agreement

The 2026-27 Union Budget’s allocation of ₹20,000 crore for CCUS is a definitive statement of intent and commitment that positions CCUS as a pillar of India’s industrial decarbonization and energy security strategy.

On Camera

Life in Delhi isn’t easy for Northeast Indians. Racism is always round the corner

Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.