India at 80, a democracy in search of renewal

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks states to prioritise pulses, oilseeds in rabi crop plans.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked states to prepare rabi crop plans based on water availability and soil moisture, with water-stressed areas prioritising less water-intensive crops. He also called for higher cultivation of pulses and oilseeds to r

Mint has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Principles of regulation must never be forgotten: Here are five deviations that India must fix right away.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India is not ignorant of the canons of regulation. However, in insurance and many other sectors, regulators must abandon old habits of ignoring principles for Indian policy to spur economic growth instead of holding it back. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for publ

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Industrial Output Accelerates: IIP jumps 8% in Aug on MoSPI data; cumulative growth hits 6.7%.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[In August 2026, India's industrial production showcased an impressive year-on-year growth of 8 percent, building on a revised growth rate from July. The manufacturing sector alone surged by 9 percent, significantly boosting overall productivity. The Electricity and Ga

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The rabi season in India is expected to encounter difficulties due to the El Nino weather pattern. Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra highlighted the challenges faced during the kharif season in rainfed regions. Crop diversification is needed for self-sufficiency despite research and