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September 16, 2026
What the NFHS-6 Fact Sheets Reveal
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is India’s most comprehensive survey on health, nutrition and population trends. The NFHS-6 fact sheets released so far cover 101 indicators and provide an early snapshot of conditions across states. The data points to continuing challenges in mater...
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September 16, 2026
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To Stabilise the Rupee, Fix the Economy First
The sharp fall of the rupee is being blamed on recent tensions in West Asia, but the problem runs much deeper. While the government has urged people to reduce gold purchases to save foreign exchange, this treats only the symptom, not the disease. The rupee’s weakness reflects growing concerns ab...
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September 16, 2026
Why does the Global Zero Waste Forum matter for India’s waste management?
Forum will demonstrate practical patchways for implementing zero-waste pathways and help mobilise finance, investment Image: iStock The upcoming Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul, Turkey from June 5-7 is not just another international conference with glossy banners and large stage panels. Its core...
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September 16, 2026
The Sijimali protests raise a crucial question: why should financial institutions invest public money in projects generating social, environmental, and climate-related harm
In March 2023, the Government of Odisha granted a 50-year mining lease to Vedanta Limited for the captive extraction of bauxite in the Sijimali Hills located in the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. Both districts fall under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution and are designated as Sched...
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September 16, 2026
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Who Pays for India’s AI Revolution? | Editorial
Finance Matters | 22 May 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is projecting India as the next global hub for artificial intelligence, with companies like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI pouring billions into data centres. The biggest symbol of this ambition is in Visakhapatnam, where Google is building wh...
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September 16, 2026
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Response to the RBI on it’s revised directions on relief measures in areas affected by natural calamities
To The Chief General Manager Credit Risk Group, Department of Regulation Central Office, Reserve Bank of India 12th / 13th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg Fort, Mumbai – 400 001  Subject: Concerns regarding the revised framework released on April 29, 2026 through press release number 2026-2027/173 ,...
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