To protect farmers and their produce, India’s GI tag needs reform

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India, EDF discuss deployment of French EPR nuclear technology, pumped hydro projects.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF Chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss deploying the French utility’s EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and cooperation on pumped

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India to consult industry on trade secrets law, whistleblower safeguards and contract enforcement.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India is revisiting a proposed trade secrets law and will soon consult industry and startups on whistleblower safeguards, contract enforcement and compliance. DPIIT is weighing whether a dedicated law is needed or whether amendments to the Indian Contract Act can address c

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused policy development: “The case for accountable lottery regulation in India.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Regulation, not prohibition, can curb lottery harms while preserving accountability Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates.

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Actis merges 11 India road assets into $1 billion trust.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Actis LLP has consolidated 11 road assets worth around Rs 10,000 crore into its NXT-Infra Trust after raising Rs 1,180 crore from investors. The fundraising reduced Actis’ stake to 71%, with domestic investors holding the remainder. The move comes amid growing investor interest in India’s operating road assets, wh