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Bullish outlook on Indian economy is simplistic as well as unrealistic
Almost any economy can grow at 8% for few years. Sustaining that pace for decades is far rarer and requires policy continuity, relentless implementation, and the ability to correct course when needed
 "Bullish outlook on Indian economy is simplistic as well as unrealistic")
West Asia crisis, LPG price hike may dominate Budget session of Parliament
The Budget session's second leg begins Monday, with the Opposition pressing the government on West Asia and prices while moving a resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla's removal
 "West Asia crisis, LPG price hike may dominate Budget session of Parliament")
West Asia crisis: Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output
For oil analysts, executives and traders, that has meant ever-louder warnings that the war is bringing crude to a tipping point, and closer to the psychological $100-a-barrel threshold
 "West Asia crisis: Oil market chaos to deepen as more Gulf giants cut output")
Lead Bank Scheme needs to contextualise recent changes instead of tinkering
The draft circular makes changes in the coordination structure, with subcommittees for inclusion and literacy; agriculture; micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); and payment systems
 "Lead Bank Scheme needs to contextualise recent changes instead of tinkering")
Tackling West Asia conflict's impact on investments, household budget
Avoid panic selling, keep SIPs going: Past wars caused transitory selloffs
 "Tackling West Asia conflict's impact on investments, household budget")
Public sector banks lag private banks in women board seats, shows data
Women CEO in three insurers, zero in banks
 "Public sector banks lag private banks in women board seats, shows data")
China spurns G2 global co-governance, says world needs collective efforts
China will not tread the old path of "seeking hegemony when one becomes strong", Wang said during his annual press conference.
 "China spurns G2 global co-governance, says world needs collective efforts")
Fraud safety net: RBI's new framework will boost trust in digital payments
The framework comes at a time when India's digital-payment ecosystem is rapidly expanding
 "Fraud safety net: RBI's new framework will boost trust in digital payments")
Himalayan hopes: RSP's decisive victory raises Gen Z's expectations
Mr Shah, popularly known as Balen, rode a wave of GenZ discontent to defeat four-time former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli
 "Himalayan hopes: RSP's decisive victory raises Gen Z's expectations")
Russia says international law effectively dead, calls for UNSC P-5 summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US should clarify its broader plans and explain how they relate to existing international norms
 "Russia says international law effectively dead, calls for UNSC P-5 summit")
From 'values to value': Raisina Dialogue highlights pragmatic diplomacy
This year's Raisina Dialogue underscored the importance of pragmatic diplomacy in a fractured world
 "From 'values to value': Raisina Dialogue highlights pragmatic diplomacy")
India, China should see each other as partners: Chinese foreign minister
Chinese Foreign Minister said both countries should stick to the direction set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping to improve relations without interference
 "India, China should see each other as partners: Chinese foreign minister")
Consumer Protection: Bank faces higher penalty for delayed card closure
The Karnataka State Commission questioned why bank had failed to close the card in 2010, and had raised a demand after seven years
 "Consumer Protection: Bank faces higher penalty for delayed card closure")
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss joint measures to counter Iranian attacks
Munir and Saudi's defence minister discussed the gravity of the security situation accruing from Iranian drone and missile attacks on the Kingdom and joint measures needed to halt them
 "Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss joint measures to counter Iranian attacks")
US offers $20 bn reinsurance plan to revive shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The strait carries about a fifth of global oil flows, as well as gas, fertilizer and other products
 "US offers $20 bn reinsurance plan to revive shipping in Strait of Hormuz")
RBI adopts calibrated approach to liquidity management amid tax outflows
The RBI has announced Rs 1 trillion in OMO purchases to cushion tightening from advance tax outflows, even as broader pressures on durable liquidity persist due to forex interventions
 "RBI adopts calibrated approach to liquidity management amid tax outflows")
StatsGuru: West Asia conflict threatens India's stakes in the region
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, India's deep trade, energy and remittance links with West Asia highlight the economic stakes
 "StatsGuru: West Asia conflict threatens India's stakes in the region")
The promises, pitfalls of agreements with India's largest trading partners
India's trade deals with the US and Europe promise market access and investment flows, but industry readiness and new regulatory barriers may shape their real impact
 "The promises, pitfalls of agreements with India's largest trading partners")
IND vs NZ final: Highest successful chase in Ahmedabad in T20 history?
From international encounters to high-scoring T20 matches, the ground has become synonymous with memorable chases.
 "IND vs NZ final: Highest successful chase in Ahmedabad in T20 history?")
Clean energy transition will be built in mines - and must include women
Ensuring that women are fully represented in the industries that power this transition is not only about equity. It is about building the strongest possible foundation for India's next phase of growth
 "Clean energy transition will be built in mines - and must include women")