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Enabling true journalism: The design principles

The role of the media as the watchdog of democracy can only be fulfilled through a balanced distribution of power, fostering dialogue, and upholding transparency

Int'l Road Federation wants no GST on helmets to make them affordable

Citing a Bosch Report, IRF said India accounts for about 12 per cent of road accident deaths worldwide and the economic loss is about $15.71-38.81 billion to the Indian Economy

India remains world's fastest growing major economy globally: World Bank

The global economic report of the World Bank noted that in the South Asian region, India is set to sustain its robust growth momentum although it will moderate in coming years

US Fed meeting decision, inflation data to be out today: What to expect

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in today's announcement. With that, all eyes will on whether it adjusts its forecasts for potential rate cuts this year

Chatroom: 'DGFT should review Para 2.12 of FTP'

Rajagopalan answers readers' SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

I-T department set to complete 170,000 reassessments by next March

CBDT reopened total 600K cases between March 2021 and March 2024

India to remain fastest-growing among largest economies, says World Bank

Retains FY25 growth forecast at 6.6%

Value-add target in new PLI scheme for electronics manufacturing may double

Meity in talks with FinMin, NITI to finalise components scheme

iPhone exports from India hit $2 billion in April-May, shows data

Apple's vendors achieve 25% of FY25 target under PLI scheme

Govt restricts import of gold jewellery and parts amid unusual surge

The jump in imports has been the sharpest in the case of gold jewellery parts that saw 30 times jump to $1.55 billion in FY24 from $51.51 million a year ago

Experts split on expanding Niti's role to oversee financial allocations

Currently, all financial negotiations with states are handled by the Department of Expenditure in the Finance Ministry

IBBI proposes reducing compliance burden, simplifying forms for RPs

Looks to simplify forms submitted for corporate insolvency resolution process

Exports from special economic zones up 4% to $163.69 bn in 2023-24

According to the data of the commerce ministry, exports from these zones stood at $157.24 billion in 2022-23 and $133 billion in 2021-22

Immediate challenge for Modi 3.0: Tackling vegetable prices amid heatwave

With the intensifying heat wave in the upcoming weeks, the possibility of prices decreasing is not very likely, although there might be a slight moderation

Coffers dry, task cut out for TDP supremo Naidu to deliver on promises

Naidu is scheduled to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12

Centre authorises release of Rs 1.39 trn tax devolution to states for June

The Centre on Monday authorised the release of tax devolution of Rs 1,39,750 crore to states for June.

India may sustain 6.5-7% GDP growth between FY26 & FY30, says UBS

Inflation likely to be lower than RBI's 4.5% FY25 forecast

World Bank working paper advocates increased devolution for Panchayats

Empowering ward members (WMs) within village councils, who currently lack financial resources and act merely as rubber stamps, is another recommendation

Rising India food costs likely snapped inflation downturn in May: Report

The Reuters poll of 50 economists conducted June 5-10 predicted consumer price inflation (CPI) is expected to have picked up to 4.89 per cent last month from April's 4.83 per cent.

Modi-led NDA govt must tackle unemployment: NITI Aayog's ex-VC Rajiv Kumar

Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar also emphasised that the government now must finalise the four labour codes as it has been delayed beyond expectations.