Editorial Comment
A cryptic move: US cryptocurrency reserve sparks puzzlement and alarm
The US, for example, holds around $17 billion equivalent of cryptocurrencies seized from criminals, and China is estimated to hold around $19 billion
The employment paradox: Skilling schemes need more realistic streamlining
Last year, a study by TeamLease showed that India produces a staggering 1.5 million engineers every year, but only 45 per cent meet industry standards
Rising to a crisis: Europe moves towards a stronger security identity
After a slow start, Europe now provides about half the military support Ukraine receives. But this understates the degree of American centrality to Ukraine's war effort
Improving transparency: Efficient cash management can improve outcomes
Efficient cash management can improve outcomes
Sustainable recovery: The policy challenge is to increase trend growth
In recent years, government capital expenditure has been a key driver of growth and is likely to continue playing this role in the foreseeable future
The new bilateral age: EU FTA urgency key to shaping the new trade order
The World Trade Organization (WTO) seemed unable to rein in China's hidden subsidies to its exporting sectors, and to restore a level playing field for global trade
A new paradigm: IT companies will need to adjust business models
While the Indian IT industry says AI will create more jobs than it extinguishes, there could be short-term pain and entirely new business models will be required in the long term
Cutting red tape: Deregulation panel must conduct a broad assessment
The government must direct the new commission to conduct a wide-ranging assessment of all existing regulations. They should be evaluated along multiple axes
Misleading medical ads: SC move must lead to stronger regulations
Enabling citizens to complain against medical ad is proactive
Higher capital spending is good, but fiscal prudence is essential
An increase in capital outlay results in an expansion in overall investment, leading to better growth outcomes over time
Road to decentralisation: Rural local bodies need to be strengthened
Overall, devolution to rural local bodies increased from 39.9 per cent in 2013-14 to 43.9 per cent in 2021-22, said the govt report
Unprecedented visit: A whole-of-govt approach needed for India-EU ties
Resetting relations between two large, complex, and heavily regulated economies needs to be read from a much broader perspective
Germany's options: A tough leadership test awaits the new chancellor
Much of Mr Merz's leadership of Europe, however, depends on how fast he can revive Germany's economy
The Tesla factor: Its India entry as a disruptor may have limited impact
The possible game changer could lie in the fact that Tesla reportedly sources components from India worth $1 billion a year
Fixing India's soil crisis: Farmer awareness, tech can arrest degradation
Excessive nitrogen application at the cost of micronutrients and manure not only reduces soil productivity over time but also contributes to nutrient runoffs and groundwater contamination
Safe haven: With economic weaknesses, gold prices are likely to go up
The global economy is weak and supply-chain issues that started with the pandemic have been exacerbated by the Ukraine war and turmoil in West Asia. As a result, there's been inflation
A level playing field: Tackling spam calls needs collective action
In the past, Trai had come up with many regulations to curb unsolicited calls and messages but they have largely remained ineffective
Now, to governance: Delhi's new govt has opportunity to deliver seamlessly
The received wisdom is that Delhi's administrators must address two sets of constituents: The middle class and the poor
India must boost AI research to retain top talent and stay competitive
With a large chunk of the tech world's capital and talent being deployed towards monetising AI, competition among countries in this arena will be fiercer than ever
Trump's outreach to Putin disrupts US-Ukraine policy and Nato ties
The key element of Mr Trump's deal appears to centre on veiled threats to withdraw US military aid to Ukraine to persuade Kyiv to cede to Russia territory
