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State-level race in per capita income: Tracking shifts in NSDP rankings

Every state in the East, comprising Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, lost its ranking. West Bengal mirrored Punjab in sliding 13 positions

Top jobs at PSBs: Pride and prejudice over opening doors to private talent

Opening top positions at public sector banks for private candidates is a welcome move. Delinking their salary from the IAS is the next logical step

Best of BS Opinion: Starmer visit shows room for growth in India-UK trade

Today's Opinion pieces look at the potential for growth in India-UK trade, the hurdles to the Gaza peace plan, India's geopolitical opportunity, and Trump's hidden call for global change

Energy drives new Great Games as Russia-China deal prompts India rethink

The Chinese side is yet to confirm the Russian statements, but not because of any concerns about western sanctions

Tech turns the new currency for forex trade amid shifting geopolitics

The new system will use emerging technologies to complete transactions instantly - a process that typically takes about 36-48 hours

Consumer protection: Any legal heir can pursue case after consumer's demise

The Delhi High Court emphasised that the Consumer Protection Act must be construed liberally: it permits a remote-degree legal heir or any family member to file a complaint

Trump's rebranding of climate change is aimed more at global regime change

Trump's UN address targets global discontent, framing climate action as elite-driven, turning science into a political wedge for ideological gain

India must seize strategic geopolitical opening US-China face-off offers

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the "China +1" opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth

Easygoing, transparent UK-India relationship has room for expansion

Starmer's India visit strengthens economic and security ties, with £1.3 billion Indian investments in the UK and deeper collaboration in fintech, biotech, and naval operations

Known unknowns in Gaza: Lack of clarity mars Trump's ambitious peace plan

Hamas rejects Trump-led peace plan as doubts linger over hostages, Israeli withdrawals, and post-war governance in Gaza, casting uncertainty over durable peace

To build a developed India, RBI must move beyond micromanagement

RBI eases forex compliance: exporters and importers can reconcile smaller bills, merchant traders get longer timelines, and rupee vostro accounts gain investment flexibility

Best of BS Opinion: The making of power, art, and equality in 2025

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Caste, power, and pain: When even privilege can't guarantee dignity

Education, reservations, and govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from it is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer

Formula 1's new fuel is data, but the thrill still runs on instincts

Technology has rewritten how Formula 1 speaks, in a language made of data and algorithms, but not of what it feels

Governance, not caste: The investment strategy that keeps CMs in power

Glib talk of caste explains only part of why some chief ministers stay in power for decades

Why the EU shouldn't bow down to Trump's economic strong-arm politics

The EU must resist Trump's pressure on trade and tech rules to protect sovereignty, democracy, and fair global markets, despite potential short-term costs

Sequel fatigue hits Bollywood: Familiar stories, fading audiences

The disasters of 2025 offer a big lesson for sequel producers

Best of BS Opinion: Breathing easy, but the dance will have to wait

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Deregulation is flavour of the season, but caution needed in banking

Deregulation in the economy in general is a good thing. There is always a case for visiting regulations that have outlived their rationale and cramp business activity

To truly transform governance, reforms must ask 'why' certain rules exist

Asking why is a powerful tool for meaningful reform. It sparks critical thinking and challenges outdated assumptions