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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Dec, 2025

Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12

India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.

15 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

14 Dec, 2025

‘India engaged with Mexico over tariff hike’, Pg13

India-Mexico engage over tariff hike; India seeks mutually beneficial solutions, reserves right to safeguard exporter interests amid FTA negotiations.

14 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

How aviation sector is tackling rise in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents, Pg13

GPS jamming and spoofing incidents surge near airports, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting countermeasures to safeguard navigation systems.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

14 Dec, 2025

How aviation sector is tackling rise in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents, Pg13

GPS jamming and spoofing incidents surge near airports, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting countermeasures to safeguard navigation systems.

14 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

14 Dec, 2025

Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13

Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.

14 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

14 Dec, 2025

PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13

PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.

14 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Dec, 2025

FTAs for a start, Pg8

India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Dec, 2025

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

13 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Dec, 2025

A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8

IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.

13 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

13 Dec, 2025

IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20

IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Dec, 2025

India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15

India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

13 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

‘Freight corridors capable of running a train every 10 minutes at full potential’, Pg15

Railways aims 10-minute train frequency on freight corridors, eyes non-bulk goods transport, and enhanced technology adoption for decongestion.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

13 Dec, 2025

‘Freight corridors capable of running a train every 10 minutes at full potential’, Pg15

Railways aims 10-minute train frequency on freight corridors, eyes non-bulk goods transport, and enhanced technology adoption for decongestion.

13 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, Pg15

SBI reduces lending rate by 25 bps to 7.90% effective December 16, 2025, passing on RBI rate cut benefits.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Dec, 2025

SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, Pg15

SBI reduces lending rate by 25 bps to 7.90% effective December 16, 2025, passing on RBI rate cut benefits.

13 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15

Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

13 Dec, 2025

Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15

Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.

13 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

100 to 125 days: MNREGA scheme to get name change, Pg1

MNREGA revamp: Guaranteed workdays may increase to 125, scheme renamed 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Act'

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

13 Dec, 2025

100 to 125 days: MNREGA scheme to get name change, Pg1

MNREGA revamp: Guaranteed workdays may increase to 125, scheme renamed 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Act'

13 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1

USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Dec, 2025

Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1

USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.

13 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Savings shift reshapes India’s markets, Pg10

Domestic savings reshape Indian markets, reducing reliance on FPIs, but concerns rise over retail investor risks and wealth inequality.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Dec, 2025

Savings shift reshapes India’s markets, Pg10

Domestic savings reshape Indian markets, reducing reliance on FPIs, but concerns rise over retail investor risks and wealth inequality.

12 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?, Pg9

Experts analyze the rupee's fall below ₹90/dollar, attributing it to trade deficits and FPI outflows, but downplaying economic weakness.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Dec, 2025

Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?, Pg9

Experts analyze the rupee's fall below ₹90/dollar, attributing it to trade deficits and FPI outflows, but downplaying economic weakness.

12 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Environment Ministry reviews 201 infrastructure proposals near eco-sensitive zones amidst rising concerns over wildlife deaths and habitat disruption.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

12 Dec, 2025

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Environment Ministry reviews 201 infrastructure proposals near eco-sensitive zones amidst rising concerns over wildlife deaths and habitat disruption.

12 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy