Government policies
Govt moves to speed up mergers of state-run banks
23 Aug 2017
The union cabinet has given in-principle approval for public sector banks to amalgamate through an Alternative Mechanism (AM), under which the decision will come from the bank boards
Jaitley unsure about the effectiveness of new NPA resolution mechanism
19 Aug 2017
While speed is the essence of the success of bankruptcy procedures, Jaitley said the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Code is meant to safeguard the health of both the borrower and the lender
Govt slashes ceiling prices of knee implants by up to 69%
17 Aug 2017
The price cuts, varying from 59 per cent to 69 per cent, are expected to result in overall annual savings of about Rs1,500 crore for the 1-1.5 lakh patients in India
GST Council moots 10% hike in cess on SUVs, luxury cars
07 Aug 2017
SUVs and luxury cars are likely to get more expensive as the GST Council has recommended raising cess on SUVs and luxury cars from 15 per cent to 25 per cent
Govt launches ETF for divestment in 22 public sector units
05 Aug 2017
Compared to the earlier energy-heavy CPSE ETF, `Bharat 22' is a well diversified portfolio with six sectors, including basic materials, energy, finance, FMCG, industrials and utilities
Cabinet clears proposal for proxy voting by NRIs
03 Aug 2017
Right to privacy can’t be secondary to economic rights: SC
02 Aug 2017
"Can two square meals be promised in return for barring people from protesting, forming an association or giving up other fundamental rights? This can never be" the Supreme Court observed during the ongoing hearing on the right to privacy
LPG subsidy to go by March 2018, prices to rise Rs4 every month
01 Aug 2017
Subsidised LPG now costs Rs477.46 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, against Rs419.18 in June last year, while non-subsidised domestic LPG, now costs Rs564 a cylinder
Right to privacy can't be a fundamental right, centre tells SC
26 Jul 2017
Right to privacy cannot be elevated to the level of a fundamental right and it cannot be equated with right to life and liberty, the centre has maintained while defending the Aadhar issue before the Supreme Court
Centre says 'no’ to new window for banned notes
18 Jul 2017
The centre has told the Supreme Court that black money holders had enough time to think anew and cook up new ''genuine reasons'' for delay in exchanging the discarded notes
GST Council hikes cess to offset cigarette makers’ GST windfall
18 Jul 2017
While any reduction in tax incidence on items of mass consumption would be welcome, the same would be unacceptable in case of demerit goods like cigarettes, the finance ministry said
Latest articles
Featured articles
AI vs governments: Who controls the future of intelligence?
By Cygnus | 07 Apr 2026
Governments and AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping the future of intelligence amid rising policy conflicts and global competition.
Strait of Hormuz: how one chokepoint controls the global economy
By Axel Miller | 06 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint. Learn how disruptions impact oil prices, shipping, and the global economy.
The $2 trillion AI infrastructure race: Who will control global compute?
By Cygnus | 06 Apr 2026
AI spending is set to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driving a global race in data centers, chips, and energy infrastructure.
.webp)
Artemis II and the economic outlook for lunar infrastructure
By Axel Miller | 01 Apr 2026
Artemis II will test deep-space systems and support future lunar missions, shaping the next phase of the global space economy.
Synthetic diplomacy: The $50 billion mirage and the new era of market-moving deepfakes
By Cygnus | 30 Mar 2026
Synthetic diplomacy shows how deepfakes could trigger market volatility, highlighting the growing need for verification in global financial systems.
AI war shifts gears: chips, drones reshape global power
By Cygnus | 27 Mar 2026
AI competition is shifting as chips, drones and supply chains reshape global power, impacting tech, defense and business strategies.
Trump’s Iran strike delay lifts markets, but risks remain elevated
By Axel Miller | 24 Mar 2026
Trump’s Iran strike delay eased market fears, sending oil lower and lifting Sensex. Risks remain as geopolitical tensions continue.
The rise of the ‘ghost executive’: how autonomous AI agents are entering the C-suite
By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026
Autonomous AI agents are influencing business decisions and reshaping leadership structures as companies adopt agentic AI systems in 2026.
The sky is closing: The end of the global crossroads
By Axel Miller | 16 Mar 2026
Middle East airspace disruptions are forcing airlines to reroute global flights, raising costs and reshaping aviation networks in 2026.
