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The US, China and India must pursue policies aimed at the common global good
Eschew protectionism, centralization and populism. The world’s three big economies (by PPP) must place long-term economic gains over short-termism, but it’s for their people to push for policies that would assure as much.
4 min read1 Jan 2025South Korea’s political drama drew global applause for good reason
Korean lawmakers were bravely joined by others to uphold democratic institutions and reject an attempt to impose martial law. The country deserves a standing ovation.
4 min read18 Dec 2024South Korea’s president is impeached
Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law destroyed his presidency. For the country the reckoning has just begun
4 min read15 Dec 2024The Indian economy also has much to thank the Constitution for
The Constitution gave India the space to adjust its economic policy in favour of market forces. The irony at this stage of the economy’s emergence is that even capitalist success might need the aid of social redistributive tools. Does our mixed economy need another remix?
3 min read26 Nov 2024The supremacy of India’s Constitution is the foundation of our democracy
The fundamental tenets of Indian democracy are protected by the institutions created by the Constitution. We simply cannot take them for granted and need to stay invested in them.
4 min read25 Nov 2024’A ’tight slap’ on Rahul Gandhi’s face…’, says BJP on White House’s Indian democracy remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised India’s democracy on a global platform, saying it is a global public good that must be defended. His comments were condemned by BJP leaders, who said it was ironic that Gandhi had criticised India’s democracy while the White House praised it.
3 min read7 Jun 2023Plea moved in Supreme Court for independent panel probe into killings of Atiq, Ashraf, 183 encounters in UP
The plea, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, also sought an inquiry into the 183 encounters that have taken place in Uttar Pradesh since 2017
2 min read17 Apr 2023Rahul Gandhi hits back, reacts to allegation of ‘anti-India’ comments in London
Rahul Gandhi spoke about it during a meeting of the parliamentary advisory committee chaired by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar.
2 min read19 Mar 2023Jibe at Rahul Gandhi? PM Modi says success of India’s democracy hurting some people
Hurt by success of India’s democracy and institutions, some people are attacking it, said PM Modi.
2 min read19 Mar 2023Congress responds to Delhi Police notice to Rahul Gandhi over his statement on women harassment
Taking cognisance of social media posts, Delhin Police have sent a questionnaire and asked Rahul Gandhi ‘to give details about women who approached him regarding sexual harassment’
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared