As India climbs up HDI rankings, rising inequality poses challenges Amid a disturbing rate of deceleration in global development and a growing divide between the rich and the poor, India has inched up on the Human Development Index. In the 2025 Human Development Report, ‘A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of … Read more
India must be prepared for escalatory action by Pakistan May 8, 2025 India carried out precision military strikes across nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir early on Wednesday (May 7, 2025). Targets included Bahawalpur, the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Muridke, a nerve centre of the Lashkar-e-Taiba — terrorist outfits bred by Pakistan to target … Read more
Nine Terrorist Sites targeted by Indian Forces Operation SINDOOR : Over 100 terrorist killed in operation launched by Indian Forces Indian Agencies are still Verifying the number of casualities in the terror attack camps – According to Sources The cross boarder action , “operation Sindoor ” targeted Nine facilities linked terrorist outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed , Lashkar … Read more
India must remain firm and focused in the face of terror The massacre of 26 people, most of them tourists, in Pahalgam, Kashmir, by Islamist terrorists has jolted the conscience of the nation and the world. It is a tragic reminder of the constant threat of terrorism, which strikes without warning at innocent civilians. The … Read more
The rupee’s slide confounds monetary policymakers’ task The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will conclude its first policy review of 2025 on Friday, in significantly different circumstances from its December meet. For one, the key personnel have changed. The RBI has a new Governor, with former Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra replacing Shaktikant … Read more
The Hindu Editorial ( February 2 , 2025 ) : Hope in the time of depression : On the Union Budget 2025 The Union Budget is built on expectations that people will spend more and drive growth. The Union Budget 2025-26 seeks to address specific issues plaguing the Indian Economy – flagging domestic demand , … Read more
What is Economic Survey and why it is tabled before Union Budget ? The Economic survey is an annual report prepared by the Economic Division of the department of Economic Affairs , under the leadership of the Chief Economic Advisor , the post currently held by V. Anantha Nageswaran . The report informs the public … Read more
The Hindu Editorial ( January 31 , 2025) Unclear Agenda : On Donald Trump and his policy agenda. Donald Trump is on a precarious path as he seeks to cut funds for social services The policy agenda of U.S President Donald Trump suffered a political setback when a controversial memo issued by his administration’s Office … Read more
The Hindu Editorial ( january 30 , 2025) Death After the surge : On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh. The Kumbh stampede could have been avoided with better measure. The stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj , Uttar Pradesh – the third such incident in recent month – confirms India’s dubious distinction of … Read more
SEBI cancels registrations of 4 stock brokers ( PTI ) NEW DELHI , 29 January (PTI) : Market regulators SEBI on Wednesday cancelled the registration of four stock brokers – After they failed to meet the registration requirements . The main reason for cancelling the registration certificate of these entities is to prevent them from … Read more
8th Pay Commission: The Union government is expected to soon appoint its chairperson and members and define its Terms of Reference (ToR) before the panel holds discussions with the stakeholders. 8th Pay Commission: – The Union government on Thursday announced its much-awaited decision to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for revising the salaries and pensions … Read more
Upcoming Q3 results : Infosys , RIL , HDFC Life , Axis Bank , LTI Mindtree among companies to announce earning this week ; The earning season has finally kicked in and as many as eight NIFTY 50 are set to declare their december 2024 quarter , earning this week by Friday December 17 . … Read more
The manufacturing sector recorded 5.8% growth, with contributions from basic metals, electrical equipment, and coke and refined petroleum products. India’s industrial output growth hits 6-month high of 5.2 production grew 5.2% in November according to government data . India’s industrial output year-on-year in November 2024, accelerating from 3.5% in October, according to government data released … Read more
Home loan Interest deduction under the New Tax Regime is on ICAI’s Budget 2025. Most salaried individuals purchase their homes through loans . the interest paid on these loans is generally higher than the rental income , resulting in a net loss from house property . Not allowing interest duduction for self occupied property has … Read more