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A timely course correction: The rollback of QCOs must be sustained
A long-overdue course correction begins as the government moves to roll back QCOs that hurt small firms, consumers, and exports - but momentum must continue to prevent regulatory overreach
 "A timely course correction: The rollback of QCOs must be sustained")
Bihar voters have spoken, the new government must now keep its promises
As things stand, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to lead the government again and, having been mostly at the helm since 2005, is well aware of where the state stands
 "Bihar voters have spoken, the new government must now keep its promises")
When paying separate fees hurts: Why investors favour commissions
Behavioural biases, visible fees and regulatory hurdles keep financial planning niche; experts say easier fee collection could widen access
 "When paying separate fees hurts: Why investors favour commissions")
Take Trump at his word, and finalise a trade deal before tariffs hurt
A trade deal with the US is both possible and essential - and so is one with Europe
 "Take Trump at his word, and finalise a trade deal before tariffs hurt")
Can banking regulator consider a 'check' tool for online deposit safety?
The Reserve Bank of India has already put in place a detailed fraud risk management framework for all regulated entities
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Can digital twinning find transformative solutions for our problems?
Most physical processes are very complex, however, and this sort of modelling can require billions of calculation
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Best of BS Opinion: When small shifts rewrite the world's landscape
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The BJP will now look to become a dominant force in a post-Nitish Bihar
The outcome marks the end of Lalu as a political force. While Nitish's phase is a matter of time, the BJP has a hawk's eye. If only they could find some serious local leadership
 "The BJP will now look to become a dominant force in a post-Nitish Bihar")
Bill Gates' pivot away from bold climate action misses key challenges
To find our way back to shore, we urgently need a new financial architecture that can provide the policy and fiscal space to support implementation and build state capacity
 "Bill Gates' pivot away from bold climate action misses key challenges")
Indian businesses must combine enterprise philosophy with societal service
The Constitution was enriched by ideas from diverse segments of the population, and its preamble is a brief statement that outlines its core values and philosophy
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In Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro amplifies Shelley's morality tale
The Mexican auteur has made 13 films in his career, beginning 1993 with Cronos in Spanish
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Congress must first try some humility if it wants to best the BJP
There can be no challenge to the BJP across India without a Congress revival. The Modi party is growing - almost entirely at the cost of the Congress
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Best of BS Opinion: Sharpening our own edges before judging others
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Govt must implement Labour Codes immediately to drive sustained reforms
Industry needs to deal with workers differently. Each worker will not just be a cog in the wheel but an active participant taking responsibility for a flexible and malleable production process
 "Govt must implement Labour Codes immediately to drive sustained reforms")
Power to Bhutan: Good relations balance Thimphu's geopolitical pragmatism
Sustained cordiality has been the result of India's constructive and dependable engagement with Bhutan since the 1960s, helping it build institutions of governance and military capabilities
 "Power to Bhutan: Good relations balance Thimphu's geopolitical pragmatism")
Export promotion: India needs to focus on improving competitiveness
In this regard, the credit-guarantee scheme for exporters provides additional financial support to eligible ones, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
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Household Income Survey: Getting responses to hard questions won't be easy
There is also a logistical challenge relating to the time of the day when the households should be visited
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Best of BS Opinion: The bars appear full but the network's still lagging
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India's next Budget must balance fiscal discipline with growth push
The phasing out of the import of Russian oil might increase the cost of importing crude oil and escalate Budget expenditure
 "India's next Budget must balance fiscal discipline with growth push")
As AI reshapes work, journalism relives its own arc of automation story
What has materially impacted the journalist profession is Google and the rise of online media
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