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Arrest of Youth Congress members may have given CM Sukhu a lifeline

The political discourse seems to be poised on the precipice of a Himachali-non-Himachali tirade brought on by quarrelling policemen

Himachal Pradesh, Congress, Delhi Police

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Sankar's Calcutta, still alive in city's people, their promise, and pain

Sankar brought Kolkata (then Calcutta) to life from the corridors of the Calcutta High Court to the bustling streets of Chowringhee

Sankar's Calcutta, still alive in city's people, their promise, and pain
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Arrest of Youth Congress members may have given CM Sukhu a lifeline

The political discourse seems to be poised on the precipice of a Himachali-non-Himachali tirade brought on by quarrelling policemen

Arrest of Youth Congress members may have given CM Sukhu a lifeline
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court's tariff ruling changes little in US trade policy

The IEEPA tariffs were probably already illegal under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, as they violated the principle of equal treatment

The Supreme Court's tariff ruling changes little in US trade policy
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Heroes versus role models: Should prodigies who skip exams be emulated?

To be fair, for Complan, Vaibhav is a good pick, for sure. But would sacrificing school exams, and, in a manner of speaking, putting studies on the backburner, go down well with ordinary parents?

Heroes versus role models: Should prodigies who skip exams be emulated?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

India's new GDP series: Shaping key decisions in a data-driven era

The significance of these figures becomes even more striking when viewed against the backdrop of numerous methodological changes and use of new data sources in the base revision exercise

India's new GDP series: Shaping key decisions in a data-driven era
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

A new baseline for a new economy: Understanding logic of India's GDP reset

One way to look at the new series is as a shift from a grainy image to a higher-resolution one. The scene itself does not suddenly change, but the blur is reduced

A new baseline for a new economy: Understanding logic of India's GDP reset
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

A statistical reset that strengthens GDP credibility under new series

Overall, the 2022-23 base revision represents a substantive statistical reset

A statistical reset that strengthens GDP credibility under new series
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Subsidy surge and a search for fiscal discipline

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Best of BS Opinion: Subsidy surge and a search for fiscal discipline
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Trade sustainability rules are evolving and India must respond promptly

In a world where sustainability norms are increasingly shaping market access, staying out of the conversation is no longer a strategy

Trade sustainability rules are evolving and India must respond promptly
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Finance Commission changes pose transition risks for states' fiscal balance

The 16th Finance Commission throws up a transition challenge for states facing strict fiscal limits

Finance Commission changes pose transition risks for states' fiscal balance
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

India must confront the fiscal risks of an expanding freebie culture

As subsidies and cash transfers surge, the Supreme Court and Finance Commission warn that unchecked freebies risk straining state finances and long-term growth

India must confront the fiscal risks of an expanding freebie culture
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate

AgriStack, pitched as the "next UPI", could transform farm subsidies, tenant inclusion and soil health - but only if farmer, land and crop data are accurate and trusted

AgriStack could transform farming, but execution will decide its fate
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Recycling assets and rethinking digital access

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Best of BS Opinion: Recycling assets and rethinking digital access
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

Building an ownership society with a universal retirement account for all

India needs a universal retirement account for every citizen beginning at birth in an era when capital, rather than labour, will dominate economic returns

Building an ownership society with a universal retirement account for all
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

Moving forward at WTO: India must recalibrate its positions at the forum

With WTO reform on the MC-14 agenda in Yaounde, India faces a key choice on plurilateral deals like the IFDA and the future of global trade rules

Moving forward at WTO: India must recalibrate its positions at the forum
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Regulating social media: Banning it for children is no silver bullet

A private member's Bill has even proposed disabling the accounts of all under-16 users

Regulating social media: Banning it for children is no silver bullet
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:30 PM IST

On the right track: Asset monetisation will boost efficiency and growth

Given fiscal constraints and the need to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, the Union finance ministry sees reviving asset monetisation as key to sustaining growth momentum

On the right track: Asset monetisation will boost efficiency and growth
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

As 16th FC boosts southern share, delimitation may face fewer hurdles

More than three weeks after the 16th FC's recommendations became public, the southern states are no longer complaining about an unfair deal in the way central taxes are distributed among them

As 16th FC boosts southern share, delimitation may face fewer hurdles
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: India's AI boom, fiscal reset sharpen policy challenges

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Best of BS Opinion: India's AI boom, fiscal reset sharpen policy challenges
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty

The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs could mark the start of a new era of uncertainty

Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 10:04 PM IST