Don't sign free trade agreement with EU, yet: Parliament panel to government
EU-India FTA must pass Parliament scrutiny before it is signed, says panel chairperson
Ranbaxy effect: Indian government defends pharma industry
Few isolated cases cannot undermine well regulated system, says commerce ministry
China opposes anti-dumping probe on solar panels by the US
Warns US of retaliatory measures
India bans broken rice export; 20% duty on other grades
Weak monsoon has led to reduction in paddy acreage this Kharif
China not pleased with US slapping import duty on solar panels
Says US is sending world negative signal about trade protectionism
What is causing food inflation
It is protein products, not wheat and rice that are pushing food price index
Standard treatment guidelines soon
Will help streamline treatment procedures across government hospitals
Government for FDI in nuclear energy
Final decision to be taken by Cabinet soon
Tea producing nations unite to create a forum
New body to promote tea as a preferred beverage across the globe
Centre launches bio-toilets to curb open defecation
Around 100,000 toilets to be built in next two years in 300 gram panchayats
Madras High Court stays implementation of some provisions of Food Safety Act
Traders have been protesting the Act saying it is impractical and harsh
Trade war over wind energy heats up between US and China
Third complaint against Chinese companies flouting rules filed. Probe underway
Cabinet approves setting up of National Investment Board
Is renamed Cabinet Committee on Investment and will be headed by prime minister
National Water Policy, 2012 silent on priorities
Draft document gives industry implicit priority over agriculture in water allocation
US challenges India's solar energy policy before WTO
'It is an attempt to browbeat India and further the interest of US solar companies'
Can the National Water Policy do away with priorities?
The digital is political
Technologies are not just agents of politics, there is politics in their design
Can the Walmart-Flipkart deal ease the woes of Indian farmers?
US retail giant Walmart is desperate to take-over the Indian market in retail and online segments. But will it go the extra mile to fill a …
Fresh comes calling
A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …
Irresponsible gaps in corporate social responsibility
Over 6,000 companies are required to spend on corporate social responsibility. But two-thirds have defaulted and there is no penalty
Online shopping means cutting billions of trees
India’s booming e-commerce industry has huge environmental costs and there are no estimates about the amount of packaging and waste …
Don't hold digital trade talks in WTO: Civil society groups call on governments
Developing countries must come up with their own agenda for digital industrialisation instead of advancing ones by tech giants, say …
"Solar power tariff will soon fall to Rs 1.50 per unit"
Bringing affordable solar power on the doorsteps of common citizens and enabling Universal Energy Access seem to be the guiding force behind the …
The real weed
The WHO says it causes cancer and studies link it to many diseases. Countries have been struggling to ban or restrict its use. But a new movement …
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Himachal top Down to Earth’s governance rankings
Down To Earth’s State of India’s Environment 2020: In Figures releases on June 4, 2020