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India’s energy security hinges on smart transitions | Policy Circle As oil output declines and coal endures, India must balance energy security with its 2030 renewables and net-zero goals. #energysecurity

India’s #energystrategy stands between #fossilfuel dependence and #renewables ambition, demanding bold policy alignment and structural reform. #energysecurity
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Where India’s green subsidy will truly matter | Policy Circle India must channel its public funds by strategic leverage. The question is where and how green subsidy will deliver maximum export resilience, decarbonisation and domestic value.

In the era of #carbontaxes and clean-tech barriers, India must channel its #greensubsidies to deliver #exportgrowth, #decarbonisation and domestic value.
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Non-alignment 2.0 is India’s best bet in a polarised world | Policy Circle As the US and China battle for dominance, India must revive non-alignment 2.0 for strategic autonomy and to protect its global standing.

The revival of #nonalignment 2.0 could help India balance between two #superpowers and lead the #GlobalSouth toward true autonomy. #quad #g20 #brics
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Bank grievance redressal system in for an overhaul | Policy Circle RBI’s new framework for bank grievance redressal seeks to ensure compensation matching actual loss and to strengthen trust. #RBI #banking

The #ReserveBankofIndia moves to make customer #redressal faster, fairer, and financially meaningful. #bankombudsman #rbi
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Risk guarantee fund may revive India’s infra push | Policy Circle The risk guarantee fund could ease financing hurdles, attract foreign investors, and accelerate India’s infrastructure growth. #infra #policy

India’s proposed Rs 20,000 crore guarantee fund aims to spur #privatecapital and revive stalled #infrastructure projects. #riskguaranteefund #nhai
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World Habitat Day: Smarter urban governance key to liveable cities | Policy Circle This World Habitat Day, ensuring India’s cities remain liveable requires not just infrastructure but also people-centric policies and strong governance. #cities #urbanplanning #WorldHabitatDay

As half of India turns urban by 2040, cities must balance growth with ecological and social #sustainability, write Pragya Raj Singh and Venkatesh Raghavendra. #WorldHabitatDay #urbangovernance
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Silver economy: India must harness the power of 300 million elderly | Policy Circle With smart health, workforce, and city policies, India’s silver economy could fuel GDP growth instead of becoming a demographic burden.

India can turn longevity into an economic asset through #silverentrepreneurship, flexible jobs, and age-friendly infrastructure, write Parth Tripathi and Aneesh KA. #silvereconomy
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Pulse self-sufficiency mission tests fiscal limits | Policy Circle The pulse self-sufficiency mission eyes food security, but climate stress and trade-offs with other crops remain unresolved.

Government-backed #procurement of pulses may secure #farmincomes, but could create #surpluses and weaken private markets. #pulsesmission #pulsesimports
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Erosion of US hegemony speeds up under incoherent policy | Policy Circle Sweeping tariffs and erratic foreign policy are corroding trust in American leadership, accelerating the decline of US hegemony. #tariffs #trade #US #China

US dominance is not collapsing overnight, but inconsistent #foreignpolicy and #trumptariffs are steepening its decline. #americanhegemony
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Retreat of Himalayan glaciers threatens South Asia’s future | Policy Circle Melting Himalayan glaciers endanger rivers, farms, and cities, putting nearly two billion people across South Asia at grave risk. #Himalaya #glaciers

The rapid retreat of #Himalayanglaciers threatens #agriculture, #watersupply, and #energysecurity for South Asia's two billion people.
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UGC mathematics curriculum risks diluting rigour, employability | Policy Circle UGC’s draft mathematics curriculum sidelines core subjects for ancient knowledge, raising fears about employability and global competitiveness.

#UGC's 2025 draft #mathematicscurriculum puts ancient knowledge at the centre, but critics say it undermines India’s scientific and technological future.
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Green steel transition tests industry, governments | Policy Circle Governments and corporations face tough choices as green steel becomes a must for global decarbonisation. #steel #TataSteel

From #subsidies to #carbontariffs, the global push for #greensteel shows both the promise of #innovation and the risks of #dependency. #tatasteel #cbam
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code undermined by NCLT backlog | Policy Circle India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is buckling under NCLT backlogs and missed deadlines, undermining its promise of swift resolution. #IBC #NCLT

With 15,000 cases pending and delays averaging 724 days, India’s insolvency framework is losing credibility with creditors and investors.
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Doubling electric bus fleet is India’s most efficient climate reform | Policy Circle India’s metros tend to grab headlines, but expanding bus fleets is the fastest and surest way to cut congestion and pollution in cities. #bus #electricbus #transport

Prestige projects dominate policy, yet affordable buses remain the missing link in India’s urban mobility strategy.
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AI-generated drug reaches human trial milestone | Policy Circle The first AI-generated drug enters Phase IIa trials, marking a turning point in pharmaceutical innovation.

AI-designed molecules are moving from labs to patients, redefining the future of medicine, writes Nidhi Malhotra.
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Women’s jobs crisis in Uttarakhand’s hills deepens | Policy Circle Women's jobs in Uttarakhand are shrinking because of poor skills training and limited market access, despite efforts by the government.

Skill gaps and poor job absorption are trapping women in low-income work, widening disparities between plains and hills, write Surekha Dangwal and Rajendra P. Mamgain.
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GST 2.0 promises savings, but will consumers benefit? | Policy Circle GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG

GST reforms will ease disputes, yet MSMEs still face refund delays, IT glitches, and compliance burdens. #taxreform #inflation
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Economic discontent is testing democracies worldwide | Policy Circle Economic discontent is sparking global populist cycles, trapping democracies in short-term appeasement. #democracy #society #populism

Economic pressures are reshaping politics worldwide, challenging democratic institutions and norms, writes Srinath Sridharan. #genzprotests
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Gender-based violence in India demands fact-driven action | Policy Circle India’s gender-based violence crisis persists despite new laws, exposing gaps in governance, justice, and accountability.

Fast-track courts, helplines, and funds remain underused as #genderbasedviolence continues to erode women’s rights. #crimesagainstwomen
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Global capability centres driving India’s knowledge economy | Policy Circle Tax breaks alone won’t sustain global capability centres — India needs skilled talent, digital infrastructure, and smarter incentives to lead. #GCCs

India’s 1,800 #GCCs face a choice—remain low-cost units or evolve into global hubs of #innovation and leadership. #globalcapacitycentres
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Indian economy: Declining investment, household savings drag growth | Policy Circle Falling household savings, sluggish investment, and weak job growth threaten Indian economy’s long-term economic momentum. #Indianeconomy

Falling household #savings, sluggish #investment, and weak #jobgrowth threaten #Indianeconomy’s long-term #economicgrowth momentum, write Jadhav Chakradhar and Adrija Ganguly.
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Generative AI trust crisis grows amid booming adoption | Policy Circle Generative AI may boost productivity but could automate 300 million jobs, fuelling fears and global demand for ethical oversight.

Despite record adoption rates, public trust in #generativeAI is declining fast—especially in emerging economies like India and Brazil, writes Archana Datta. #airegulation
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Green hydrogen buses to power India’s public transport | Policy Circle India must adopt green hydrogen buses as the backbone of its zero-emission public transport strategy — and NTPC’s Leh pilot shows the way forward. #greenhydrogen

NTPC’s Leh pilot proves that green hydrogen buses can thrive in extreme conditions. It’s time to scale this vision nationwide.
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Women-led Kerala model can bolster India’s climate resilience | Policy Circle Kerala model's success in integrating women into disaster planning offers a powerful template for climate-vulnerable states. #Kerala #climate #gender

India must adopt Kerala’s women-led resilience model to tackle rising climate risks from floods, landslides, and coastal erosion.
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India bets on carbon capture to offset coal reliance | Policy Circle India is rolling out a national carbon capture plan to offset its dependence on coal energy while renewables scale up. #carbon #climate

High costs and storage risks could turn carbon capture initiative into a costly distraction unless backed by strong regulation.
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Export figures show India can weather Trump tariff shocks | Policy Circle Electronics, gems, and pharma drove August’s export gains, proving that strategic diversification can counter Trump tariff barriers.

August trade data reinforces confidence in India's growth story.
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Semiconductor race: Can India build a competitive global hub | Policy Circle India’s $18 billion semiconductor plan seeks to cut imports and build chip sovereignty, but the leap to 7 nm technology is a daunting test. #semiconductor #chips

Partnerships with #IBM and #IMEC could help India bridge its technological gap in the fierce global #semiconductor race.
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The ageing truth: Care and policy for India’s silver future | Policy Circle India’s ageing population will redefine markets, families, and public policy in the decades ahead. With timely reforms, the nation can transform this challenge into an engine of growth, innovation, an...

India’s #ageing population will redefine markets, families, and public policy in the decades ahead. #silvereconomy
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GST 2.0: Consumption push risks long-term growth | Policy Circle GST 2.0 delivers cheaper goods, but fiscal costs and import leaks could weaken India’s growth strategy.

A consumption-led #GSTreform risks short-term gains at the expense of #investment and #export #competitiveness.
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India resets China ties at SCO Summit 2025 | Policy Circle At SCO Summit 2025, Modi and Xi signal a diplomatic thaw in Tianjin as India balances US tariffs with regional pragmatism. #SCO #Modi #Xi #India #China

New Delhi eyes #multipolarity, #sustainablegrowth, and fairer trade frameworks at the China-hosted #scosummit.
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