Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.TARIFF & SANCTIONSUS sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten India's energy imports, forcing a reassessment of trade ties amid geopolitical pressures.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.25 Oct, 2025TARIFF & SANCTIONSUS sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten India's energy imports, forcing a reassessment of trade ties amid geopolitical pressures.25 Oct, 2025
E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.E GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Oct, 2025UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.24 Oct, 2025
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementIs Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management24 Oct, 2025Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.24 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationShould India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation24 Oct, 2025Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.24 Oct, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementRlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster ManagementInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management24 Oct, 2025Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.24 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentThey compromise a safety net, Pg13.EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Oct, 2025They compromise a safety net, Pg13.EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?24 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Oct, 2025Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.24 Oct, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPopulation and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChina's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.Population and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPopulation and Associated IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Oct, 2025China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.24 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Oct, 2025RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.24 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growthIndia's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Oct, 2025India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growthIndia's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.24 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPF reforms enable social security, Pg13.EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment24 Oct, 2025PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.24 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Oct, 2025India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.24 Oct, 2025
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeNHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life23 Oct, 2025NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.23 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTapping the shine, Pg8India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation23 Oct, 2025Tapping the shine, Pg8India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.23 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.23 Oct, 2025The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.23 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life23 Oct, 2025WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.23 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWhat EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Oct, 2025What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.23 Oct, 2025
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationCoffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation23 Oct, 2025Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.23 Oct, 2025
Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyNet FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy22 Oct, 2025Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.22 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDoes India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment22 Oct, 2025Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.22 Oct, 2025