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'Karmachari' to 'karmayogi': PM Modi's blueprint to future-proof governance
What distinguishes Mission Karmayogi is that it is not a cosmetic HR update. It is a values-driven transformative redesign of India's civil services with focus on performance
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Justice in climate cooperation: Restoring common but differentiated duties
The group of Non-Annex I countries can no longer be fully identified with the developing states, as 20 Non-Annex I countries are now included in the World Bank's list of high-income countries
 "Justice in climate cooperation: Restoring common but differentiated duties")
The problem with schools: Growth in pvt coaching reflects systemic decay
One major concern that deserves greater policy attention arising from the report is, however, the unchecked growth of private coaching
 "The problem with schools: Growth in pvt coaching reflects systemic decay")
On the frontline: Defence Procurement Manual 2025 eases industry concerns
The 2025 version squarely addresses these issues and also seeks to promote the important goal of competitive self-reliance
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The unending saga of India's GDP data: True numbers beyond the story
According to the latest data, the economy grew at a staggering 7.8 per cent rate in the April-June quarter of 2025-26, far above forecasts made by economists based on all the other available data
 "The unending saga of India's GDP data: True numbers beyond the story")
Best of BS Opinion: Ethanol blend welcome, but water security a key concern
Today's wrap of the Opinion Page considers the E20 mandate and its potential impacts, what a US court's ruling on Google means, India's spice trade, and the regulatory aspects of options trading
 "Best of BS Opinion: Ethanol blend welcome, but water security a key concern")
Exporters to take price cuts but hopeful on US-India trade agreement
Retailers, banks and buyers are sharing the burden as exporters frontload shipments, cut prices short term and weigh overseas bases if tariffs persist
 "Exporters to take price cuts but hopeful on US-India trade agreement")
US court's order on Google search data sharing can reduce entry barriers
However, the company may continue to have non-exclusive arrangements to preload or distribute applications. But it could pay Apple, Samsung, etc to preload its Chrome browser and search engine
 "US court's order on Google search data sharing can reduce entry barriers")
Ethanol blending for fuel a welcome move, but transition challenges remain
From the consumer point of view, the transition needed better management
 "Ethanol blending for fuel a welcome move, but transition challenges remain")
Short-date options provide opportunity for resilient financial systems
The debate is being framed incorrectly as a tradeoff between speculation and investor protection
 "Short-date options provide opportunity for resilient financial systems")
From Super Mario to AI, transformative change comes to gaming industry
More than 40 years later, the appeal of console-based video games continues in an era of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet
 "From Super Mario to AI, transformative change comes to gaming industry")
PSBs outperform private peers again, but sector challenges remain
The banking sector's good run continues, but there are challenges, both on asset and liabilities turf
 "PSBs outperform private peers again, but sector challenges remain")
India's famed spice bazaar needs to do more to break into global markets
However, sector analysts are far from satisfied with this showing and maintain there is ample room for improvement
 "India's famed spice bazaar needs to do more to break into global markets")
Consumer protection: Seller equally liable for any defective product
The District Commission pointed out that under consumer law, the seller is equally accountable for ensuring that the buyer receives a defect-free product
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Best of BS Opinion: Is the US still a reliable ally to its friends?
Today's wrap of the Opinion Page straddles borders and ideas, as always; from the reliability of the US, to institutional strength in democracies, to Las Vegas' shimmering lights, it's all here
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As humans pursue their quest for immortality, ethical questions remain
Even as labs push the boundaries of age reversal, mythology reminds us that longevity carries consequences beyond the biological
 "As humans pursue their quest for immortality, ethical questions remain")
The US has spent its alliance capital; its friends won't trust it again
Trump's foreign policy has left allies anxious, weakened trust in US commitments, and pushed nations to seek new security networks, raising fears of lasting damage to America's global standing
 "The US has spent its alliance capital; its friends won't trust it again")
Regimes collapse because of weak institutions, not leaders or ideologies
To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn't just need a leader, a party, or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions
 "Regimes collapse because of weak institutions, not leaders or ideologies")
What happened in Vegas has now prompted a campaign to draw crowds back
Its 'Fabulous' campaign to revive falling tourist numbers has been facing backlash on social media, with many saying Las Vegas still doesn't get it
 "What happened in Vegas has now prompted a campaign to draw crowds back")
Nepal's Gen Z know who they are against; but who are they fighting for?
The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies - its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making the task ahead for interim PM Sushila Karki a tough one
 "Nepal's Gen Z know who they are against; but who are they fighting for?")