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Market-friendly governance needed, not just business-friendly: Economist Nitin Desai calls for new way to manage priorities | Ahmedabad News

Market-friendly governance needed, not just business-friendly: Economist Nitin Desai calls for new way to manage priorities | Ahmedabad News

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4 min readMay 30, 2026 10:16 AM IST India must move beyond the liberalisation policies of 1991 to address modern economic challenges such as geopolitical fragmentation and the politicisation of trade, economist Nitin Desai said in Ahmedabad on Friday evening. Sustained growth requires greater investment in research and development and a reduction in government dependency, Desai said. There is also a need to bolster state capacity, and to develop a decentralised, region-based strategy on agriculture that moves beyond minimum price supports for wheat and rice to embrace cooperatives and diverse crops like milk, he said. Desai, chairman of the Governing Council of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) New Delhi, was speaking on India’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors at the first Prof Y K Alagh Memorial lecture organised by the Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR). In his lecture titled ‘Policy Priorities in a Changing World’, Desai spotlighted the critical stagnation in India’s manufacturing sector, and stressed on the need to transition from a business-friendly environment to a market-friendly one, and on …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says farmers’ welfare, village development remain top priorities

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says farmers’ welfare, village development remain top priorities

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Farmers’ welfare and the holistic development of villages are top priorities for the Delhi government, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday during an interaction with agriculturists.  The Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with a delegation of farmers at Jan Seva Sadan, discussing in detail their problems, issues related to farming and regional needs, said an official statement. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

200 units of free power, women safety force and anti-narcotics unit: Vijay’s top three priorities on Day 1 in office

200 units of free power, women safety force and anti-narcotics unit: Vijay’s top three priorities on Day 1 in office

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Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay signs documents as he takes charges as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, at the Secretariat, in Chennai, on May 10, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI On his first day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday (May 10, 2026) signed three files one of which was to grant 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers who consume upto 500 units of electricity bimonthly. Mr. Vijay signed the files soon after the swearing-in ceremony, in the presence of his fans and supporters gathered in Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Chennai. Also Read : Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE updates The second file he signed was to set up an elite ‘Singa Pen Special Force’ for the safety of women. The State-wide force would ensure that complaints with regard to women safety were addressed at once. The third file he signed was to set up an Anti-Narcotic Task Force to crack down on offences involving illegal drugs and psychotropic substances. The force would have 65 police stations, …

From Hisar To CJI Chair: Justice Surya Kant Lists Priorities, Plans Ahead Of Swearing-In | Exclusive | India News

From Hisar To CJI Chair: Justice Surya Kant Lists Priorities, Plans Ahead Of Swearing-In | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 17:34 IST Justice Surya Kant will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice B R Gavai Justice Surya Kant has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. (PTI File) Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice B R Gavai. Born on February 10, 1962, in Hisar district of Haryana to a middle-class family, Justice Kant went from being a small-town lawyer to the country’s highest judicial office, where he has been part of several verdicts and orders of national importance and constitutional matters. In an exclusive interview with News18, the CJI-designate said that “sitting in a position of influence today is not just a personal achievement”. “It is a testament …

Justice Surya Kant Sets Pendency & Mediation As Top Priorities Ahead Of Taking Charge As CJI | India News

Justice Surya Kant Sets Pendency & Mediation As Top Priorities Ahead Of Taking Charge As CJI | India News

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Last Updated:November 22, 2025, 22:31 IST Justice Kant said his second major focus will be expanding mediation, pointing out that significant number of disputes could be settled without going through lengthy court process. Justice Surya Kant | File Image Two days before he steps into the role of Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant has outlined a clear set of goals for his 16-month tenure. In a conversation with journalists on Saturday, he said his foremost concern would be the large number of pending cases across the judiciary, starting with the Supreme Court itself. Justice Kant noted that the apex court is dealing with more than 90,000 pending cases, a challenge he wants to confront immediately after assuming office on Monday. He said clearing long-standing legal questions would help reduce the burden on courts nationwide. He explained that several matters in high courts and lower courts have been held up because important questions of law are yet to be settled. To address this, he plans to set up Constitutional Benches on priority so that …

What Does India’s Gen Z Want? Pay, Flexibility And Purpose At Work Top Priorities, Suggests Survey | Education and Career News

What Does India’s Gen Z Want? Pay, Flexibility And Purpose At Work Top Priorities, Suggests Survey | Education and Career News

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Last Updated:November 06, 2025, 06:15 IST A significant 43% of Indian Gen Z express a preference for a full-time job combined with a side hustle While a commanding 82% of Gen Z are enthusiastic about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use it extensively for problem-solving, 44% also express worry about its long-term impact on their jobs. (Representational image/ Getty) A new report from recruitment firm Randstad India, titled “The GenZ Workplace Blueprint”, confirms that India’s youngest workforce cohort is fundamentally reshaping traditional career expectations, prioritising a potent combination of financial security, radical flexibility, and alignment with personal purpose. For Gen Z (born 1997-2007), compensation and stability are viewed not just as perks but as fundamental entitlements, demanding that true engagement must extend far beyond the pay cheque. The findings reveal a generation that blends ambition with pragmatism, often seeking blended career models. A significant 43% of Indian Gen Z express a preference for a full-time job combined with a side hustle, seeing this as the ideal balance between professional stability and entrepreneurial freedom—a trend that is …

Wife’s Academic, Career Priorities Can’t Be Deemed Cruelty Under Matrimonial Law: Madras HC

Wife’s Academic, Career Priorities Can’t Be Deemed Cruelty Under Matrimonial Law: Madras HC

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Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 03:00 IST The court highlighted that the man was not ready to sacrifice his career, and wanted his wife to come and live with him but she wanted to focus on her academics and career The Madras HC made this observation while deciding a man’s appeal challenging the family court’s rejection of his divorce petition. (Image for representation: Getty) The Madras High Court recently held that a wife’s decision to pursue higher education abroad, even if she fails to inform her husband or his family, does not by itself amount to “cruelty” under matrimonial law. The bench of Justices J Nisha Banu and R Sakthivel made this observation while deciding a man’s appeal challenging the family court’s rejection of his divorce petition. The man had sought dissolution of marriage under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, claiming that his wife’s conduct – especially her decision to study in the United States without his consent – amounted to mental cruelty. The court highlighted that the man was not ready to sacrifice …

Deepika Padukone on shifting priorities from career to Dua: ‘Still navigating this new life’ | Bollywood

Deepika Padukone on shifting priorities from career to Dua: ‘Still navigating this new life’ | Bollywood

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Actor Deepika Padukone, who welcomed her first child with husband Ranveer Singh in September 2024, has opened up about navigating motherhood. She shared that she’s still getting used to her new role and figuring out life with her baby girl Dua. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan talks about Deepika Padukone as a mother to Dua: ‘Excuse me if I’m stepping beyond boundaries’ Deepika and Ranveer welcomed their daughter on September 8, 2024. Deepika on motherhood Deepika, along with Shah Rukh Khan, took part in a session on the first day of WAVES 2025, in Mumbai on Thursday. During the session, she spoke about how life has changed for her since becoming a mother. Reflecting on how her life has changed since becoming a mother, Deepika said, “I’m discovering this new life post-embracing motherhood. The minute you’ve had a child, you’re now responsible for another human being, and especially in the way I’ve led my life, it’s been so much about me — leaving home, my ambition, my career, and everything has been about my life …

Many Trump priorities work for India: Jaishankar

Many Trump priorities work for India: Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during an interaction at Chatham House on March 5, 2025. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar Citing the shifting geopolitical order, energy, tech and connectivity initiatives, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that several priorities of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration were promising for India. “I think we see a President and an administration which, in our parlance, is moving towards multi-polarity. And that is something which suits India,” he said, clarifying that by practicing multi-polarity, the Trump administration was in fact promoting it. “I think, from President Trump’s perspective, the one big shared enterprise that we have is the Quad [Quadrilateral Security Dialogue],” Mr. Jaishankar said, referring to the grouping of India, the U.S., Australia and Japan. Also Read | Jaishankar, British Foreign Secretary discuss Ukraine, Bangladesh, bilateral ties Each Quad member was paying its “fair share”, Mr. Jaishankar said, and so there were no spats about burden sharing. Financial burden-sharing has become a central issue between the U.S. and several European countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance. Mr. …

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

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Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) Chairman Akash Ambani, the elder son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, recently attended Mumbai Tech Week, where he shared insights on the future of technology and AI in India. In conversation with Dream Sports CEO Harsh Jain, he spoke about maintaining work-life balance and the crucial role of family support. Ambani expressed gratitude for growing up in a close-knit family that instilled strong values, where work was never seen as something to be balanced but rather as an integral part of life. “Growing up, we saw our parents—not just my father but also my mother—not only balancing family and work but making both the biggest priorities of our lives,” he said.   This philosophy has guided him through his decade-long journey at Reliance. To him, the question of balancing work and family doesn’t arise since both remain the biggest priorities of his life. Story continues below this ad He goes by a simple funda: “As you grow older, your priorities change, but you want to make sure that your priorities …