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India's economy faces slower growth in 2025, macro risks intensify

In 2025, macro policies will need to support domestic demand, but without compromising on macrofinancial stability risks

Best of BS Opinion: Holidays with India Inc: Popcorn and free trade dreams

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Consumer protection: Buyer entitled to market value if flat is resold

The National Commission condemned the builder for creating third-party rights during litigation, thereby depriving the buyer of a permanent roof over his head

Solar power projects face higher costs after customs duty notification

Section 58 deals with licensing private bonded warehouses where imported goods belonging to the licensee may be deposited without payment of any Customs duties

Unsafe factories: A roadblock to India's manufacturing hub aspirations

At least 240 workplace accidents occurred in India's manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, resulting in over 400 deaths and more than 850 serious injuries

GST Council defers key decisions, tackles complexity of tax system

It was clarified that ready-to-eat popcorn mixed with salt and spices attracted a 5 per cent GST rate. It attracts a 12 per cent tax if supplied as pre-packed and labelled

Over-reliance on imports hampers India's edible oil self-sufficiency plan

Dependence on import for meeting the domestic requirements of this mass-consumed kitchen staple has continued to remain untenably high

Indo-US FTA: A strategic opportunity amid global trade challenges

The people in the US who are imbued with free trade as a philosophy are concerned about the growing impediments to global trade

Agentic AI: Technology that will work for the world on its own agency

Agentic AI can process a payment claim on its own or generate images for a social media post without human prompt. It has the agency to learn from its environment

2024 financial wrap: Inflation, GDP, and RBI's regulatory vigilance

The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI's new approach to vigilance

Bald eagle: Icon of freedom, now officially America's national bird

For nearly 250 years, the bald eagle has represented self-reliance and virtue for Americans-and it is now finally getting its due

Partition to Kandahar: India's history comes alive on OTT platforms

There is an abundance of historical shows on OTT platforms, and it is a joy to watch past and contemporary history come alive

Opposition's impeachment bid against Dhankhar: Symbolism or strategy?

Injured egos may rile them, but they cannot justify the Opposition's move to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for unity: A shift in Hindutva discourse?

The calling for halt to rash of 'masjids built over mandirs' claims could stem from realisation that it will be impossible for BJP government to maintain order if the issue spirals out of control

Fed's rate cuts reflect uncertainty amid Trump's tariff policies, inflation

Mr Powell brought to Wednesday's press conference details from 2018 Fed research that suggested looking past tariff-induced inflation

Best of BS Opinion: Political postures, national symbols and history

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Australia's social media ban for kids sparks debate on advertising ethics

Marketers and platforms face scrutiny as new rules aim to protect children under 16 from online harm

EV growth faces charging woes even as carmakers push ahead with launches

India's charging infrastructure lags behind EV demand despite policy incentives

Fed's rate cut disappoints markets, sticky inflation adds to global woes

FOMC projections, dollar surge, and policy uncertainties pressure emerging markets

India's compensatory afforestation efforts need reset, accountability

Poor implementation and data gaps hinder India's push for ecological balance