Tag: Government Policy
India’s clean energy sector has recently become a major magnet for foreign capital, as seen by the substantial increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in non-conventional energy. In the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, FDI equity inflows in this sector reached $1.04 billion, marking a significant 35%...
In a recent move to curb international support for adversarial nations, the United States imposed sanctions on hundreds of companies and individuals around the world, including 21 entities based in India. This decision reflects Washington’s intent to isolate countries like Russia and Iran, leveraging sanctions as a central tool...
During the ninth Governing Council Meeting of the Niti Aayog on July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for an "investment-friendly charter." This proposed charter aims to define policies, programs, and procedures to attract more investments into India. Despite its vast potential, foreign direct investment (FDI) data...
The newly elected government recently announced its plan to have ministries and departments implement a 100-day action agenda. This initiative aligns with the BJP's election manifesto, which promised to "further strengthen the capacity of statistical institutions to give impetus to data-driven policy making." Here, I outline a series of...
Understanding the Dire Impact of Pakistan's
Economic Crisis on its Citizens
Pakistan, a majestic country located in South Asia, is no stranger to economic
crisis and economic hardships. The worsening situation of the Pakistani economy
is evident in the fact that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
rate at the end of the...
So the latest numbers are in and it looks like global military spending rose again last year despite economic turmoil. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, countries around the world increased their military budgets by 3.9 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. That’s an extra...
Gaming is a fun way to spend time. It’s an opportunity to unwind, socialize, and escape from the realities of life. However, what happens when gaming becomes an addiction?
Gaming disorder, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a mental health condition where a person cannot control the frequency...
In a historic ruling, the Gauhati High Court has lifted Nagaland's ban on dog meat which was set to come into effect in 2023. The ruling has been welcomed by many who saw the ban as a violation of cultural and traditional practices.
Nagaland, a small northeastern state of India,...
Suriname, a small South American nation, has recently bestowed its highest civilian honor upon Indian President Droupadi Murmu. The prestigious award, known as the 'Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star,' was presented to President Murmu during her state visit to Suriname, which marked the commemoration of...
Retailers are rushing to open stores in smaller cities due to rising demand, and Tier-2 cities like Indore, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Udaipur, Chandigarh, and Mohali are expected to witness a supply of close to 2 million sq ft of grade A malls. "Brands are moving there because they've realized...
