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A decade after Paris summit, the world's climate promises lie in ruins
The Paris Climate Agreement of 2015 legitimised the evisceration of the UN climate framework - and history may repeat itself at COP 30 in Belem
 "A decade after Paris summit, the world's climate promises lie in ruins")
Best of BS Opinion: How the world keeps fumbling its gift deliveries
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: How the world keeps fumbling its gift deliveries")
Don't relax MPS requirements: Easing rules won't aid corporate governance
The Indian capital market's growth has been truly impressive in recent times. Since 2019, the market cap-to-GDP ratio has increased from 81% to 135%
 "Don't relax MPS requirements: Easing rules won't aid corporate governance")
A new beginning: Geopolitical shifts drive the reset in Indo-Canadian ties
For all the visible diplomatic affability, hard geopolitical realities have dictated the swiftness with which both sides have worked to revive relations
 "A new beginning: Geopolitical shifts drive the reset in Indo-Canadian ties")
Uncertainty continues: IMF highlights risks beyond trade, investment
It is worth noting that tariffs are not the only uncertainty. Policy changes related to immigration, for instance, will also affect growth in both advanced and low-income countries
 "Uncertainty continues: IMF highlights risks beyond trade, investment")
The forex chest's swell: Valuation gains to lift India's reserves
But when capital flows are volatile, as has happened this financial year, even financing a low CAD can become challenging and put pressure on the currency
 "The forex chest's swell: Valuation gains to lift India's reserves")
2D materials: India's chance to leapfrog in the semiconductor race
India must prioritise 2D materials to leapfrog in semiconductors, quantum computing, and energy tech, securing strategic IP, economic growth, and global influence
 "2D materials: India's chance to leapfrog in the semiconductor race")
A clean slate for India and Canada: Time to revive ties and reset strategy
It is an opportunity for both India and Canada to make gains from the crisis that the world is going through by reaffirming trust in each other
 "A clean slate for India and Canada: Time to revive ties and reset strategy")
Best of BS Opinion: How the world is composing a new playlist for progress
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: How the world is composing a new playlist for progress")
The global internet challenge: AI era demands new governance consensus
The role of governments in influencing policy choices in internet governance has now been established. The previously dominant role of the US government has been diluted
 "The global internet challenge: AI era demands new governance consensus")
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
 "State-level race in per capita income: Tracking shifts in NSDP rankings")
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
 "Top jobs at PSBs: Pride and prejudice over opening doors to private talent")
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
 "Energy drives new Great Games as Russia-China deal prompts India rethink")
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
 "Tech turns the new currency for forex trade amid shifting geopolitics")
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
 "Consumer protection: Any legal heir can pursue case after consumer's demise")
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
 "Trump's rebranding of climate change is aimed more at global regime change")
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
 "India must seize strategic geopolitical opening US-China face-off offers")
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
 "Easygoing, transparent UK-India relationship has room for expansion")
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
 "Known unknowns in Gaza: Lack of clarity mars Trump's ambitious peace plan")
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
 "To build a developed India, RBI must move beyond micromanagement")