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An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks
In a world where AI can be weaponised as easily as it can be used for the public good, the cost of inaction could be heavy
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US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action
India, being a distant third emitter, has been progressing well in meeting its climate commitments. It is ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index in 2025 (against China's 55th rank)
 "US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action")
A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance
The government has also succeeded in conveying a message that it is sharply focused on reforms that improve the ease of doing business
 "A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance")
Best of BS Opinion: Navigating through tight but high-stakes openings
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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The next phase in infotech growth calls for innovation beyond jobs, exports
India must look beyond employment and export growth to innovation that can compete with the US and China
Why is India Inc dragging its feet on investments despite strong optimism?
A closer look at demand visibility, firm strategy, and the role of long-term FDI shows why private investment remains slow even in a strong economy
 "Why is India Inc dragging its feet on investments despite strong optimism?")
Best of BS Opinion: Labour push, COP30 letdown, and tough realities
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure
Despite weak listing gains and rising anger among retail investors, long-term data shows the IPO pipeline is healthier than ever, and heavy-handed regulation would do more harm than good
 "Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure")
Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops
Rising imports, shrinking acreage, and low profitability show why another mission may struggle unless pulses farming becomes economically viable for growers
 "Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops")
Centre-state collaboration: A must for effective labour reforms
From national floor wages to fixed-term employment, the reforms introduce long-awaited changes, but uniform state-level adoption is key to avoiding fresh complexity
 "Centre-state collaboration: A must for effective labour reforms")
MSME participation in AEO programme grows but more awareness needed
A joint WCO-ICC-WTO report says awareness gaps, procedural complexity and uneven benefits still limit MSME participation despite recent improvements
 "MSME participation in AEO programme grows but more awareness needed")
Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools
From AI monitoring and smart PPE to mandatory safety marks, India's workplaces are set for a shift as digital tools and regulations reshape occupational safety
 "Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools")
Banks' good run on, but there are challenges despite profit growth
As a group, the PSBs showed better growth both in advances and deposits compared with their private peers. Will they be able to keep the momentum going and grow their market share?
 "Banks' good run on, but there are challenges despite profit growth")
Consumer protection: Delivery platform liable for shortfall in quantity
Section 4(10) of the Consumer Protection (ECommerce) Rules, 2020, casts an obligation on the e-commerce service provider to provide a replacement or refund in case of deficiency in service
 "Consumer protection: Delivery platform liable for shortfall in quantity")
Best of BS Opinion: Power fights, gig work strain, and AI beauty fixes
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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Shivakumar's crucial weekend may open a new chapter for Karnataka Congress
Siddaramaiah's Budget vow and Shivakumar's cryptic remarks revive debate on a stalled power-sharing deal and set the stage for a fresh tussle in Bengaluru
 "Shivakumar's crucial weekend may open a new chapter for Karnataka Congress")
China can't afford to ignore its army of gig workers amid job crunch
A bestselling memoir exposes the harsh reality of China's delivery workforce and why policymakers must prioritise protections as the economy pivots to high tech
 "China can't afford to ignore its army of gig workers amid job crunch")
Screens are the new mirror: How AI is steadily rewriting our self-image
Google's "Nano Banana" trend feels playful, but its soft edits and nostalgic glow reveal how deeply screens now shape our self-image and the way we measure our own faces
 "Screens are the new mirror: How AI is steadily rewriting our self-image")
What a fall for WPP as it turns to McKinsey for strategic guidance
The ad giant's slump, shareholder anger, and talk of a Havas-led bid have pushed WPP into a high-stakes reset that could reshape the global advertising industry
 "What a fall for WPP as it turns to McKinsey for strategic guidance")
Tejas crash highlights India's history of playing catch-up in air power
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection
 "Tejas crash highlights India's history of playing catch-up in air power")