The Hindu | Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics

Decentralisation, once celebrated as a reason for China’s economic miracle, seems to have now turned counter-productive

By Pranay Kotasthane & Manoj Kewalramani

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Nature India | People must be at the heart of GMO policies

Concerns over safety of genetically modified products will persist unless the public is engaged with the science behind them

By Saurabh Todi & Henry Dixson

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Money Control | New Industrial Cities: Ambitious idea, but finance and planning challenges pose concerns

The Union government's plan for 12 new industrial cities faces issues in defining clear objectives, securing adequate financing, and managing governance. Previous attempts highlight the need for targeted goals and effective urban planning

By Miheer Karandikar 

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The Quint | BIS for fasteners: Flawed in its very nuts 'n' bolts

The Indian government's new mandate for BIS certification on fasteners, including nuts and bolts, is raising concerns. This policy may hinder manufacturing and trade by creating delays and increasing costs. Critics argue it could harm India's goal of boosting exports and deter foreign investment in the manufacturing sector.

By Yusuf T Unjhawala

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Deccan Herald | Why a China-US thaw may not be in India’s economic interests

India now finds itself in a unique position, with the ability to leverage its relationship with the US to seek concessions.

By Anushka Saxena

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The Print | India’s fiscal imbalance isn’t a North vs South problem. Here’s what lies at the ‘centre’ of it

India has a large vertical fiscal gap, which has been increasing. The reason is that while the Constitution assigns the most buoyant taxation powers to the Union, it allocates more spending responsibilities to the states.

By Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan

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Money Control | India-Singapore Trade Ties: Boosting economic relations amid regional challenges and changing global landscape

Despite growing ties, India must address protectionist policies, enhance service sector access, and explore broader Southeast Asian trade opportunities to fully leverage regional economic integration

By Anisree Suresh

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NDTV | India And China May Finally Be Warming Up To Each Other

It's not a thaw yet, but there are certainly signs of some warming in the India-China relationship. Of late, there has been an uptick in dialogue to resolve outstanding issues along two friction points in Eastern Ladakh. At the same time, there is a fresh debate underway within India on economic engagement with China

By Manoj Kewalramani

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Money Control | Indian Army needs to abandon its ad hoc approach to arming the infantry

SIG716 rifles purchased by the Army gives it breathing space. It must use it to fix the small arms mess marked by piecemeal acquisitions. India needs data-driven acquisition for firearms procurement

By Aditya Ramanathan

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The Times of India | Consumers@complaints

Why they are all on X and how little it helps

By Anupam Manur

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Nikkei Asia | It's time for India to unleash private investment in nuclear energy

New Delhi must break bureaucratic silos to allow sector to flourish.

By Saurabh Todi

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The Hindu | The continuing churn in the Chinese military

The changes in the military leadership have shown up the faultlines in the reform vision

By Anushka Saxena

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The Diplomat | China Will Generate More Nuclear Power Than Both France and the United States by 2030

China’s rapid build-up of nuclear reactors is expected to see it top the global standings.

By Rakshith Shetty

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The Print | India is walking a geopolitical tightrope. It can shape New Delhi’s diplomatic power

India’s stance on the Ukraine war has brought it closer to Russia. India has also managed to strengthen relations with the US and its allies, a feat that reflects India’s growing global clout

By Lt Gen Prakash Menon

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Mint | India’s agenda for policy reforms must lift the quality of outcomes

Public health is one in a broader spectrum of key areas that we need to focus on as we aim for a Viksit Bharat

By Narayan Ramachandran

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The Diplomat | The US Can Accelerate India’s Rise as a Legacy Chip Hub

Friendshoring supply chains for legacy chips to countries like India is likely the most feasible long-term solution for the West in the face of China’s dominance.

By Satya Sahu and Amit Kumar

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Mint | Political thinking has become an unattractive career choice in free India

Economic incentives and India’s education policy have limited the space for new political thought. An opportunity for political thinkers in India lies in envisioning our experience with diversity and pluralism for the Information Age.

By Nitin Pai

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The Print | PM Modi’s Ukraine visit is not just about geopolitics. India wants to upgrade its warships

As Modi and Zelenskyy discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation, there is a strong possibility that they will explore ways to deepen industrial and defence ties.

By Yusuf Unjhawala

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First Post | South China Sea: How growing Chinese assertiveness finds strong Philippine response

Beijing must prepare to face a vehement and assertive Manila, which can no longer be manipulated by a simple carrots and sticks approach.

By Anushka Saxena

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The Print | Govt’s Rs 1000 cr Fund for Space Sector has Drawbacks. It Should Bet on Outcomes, Not Ideas

Government as an anchor customer provides a stable source of demand for space-based services, reducing uncertainties in the market. It can boost investor confidence in the Indian space sector, attracting investments from home and abroad.

By Ashwin Prasad

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