‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote | Nicolas Maduro News

A top figure in Venezuela’s opposition has been arrested on charges of “terrorism” before parliamentary elections scheduled for the weekend. On Friday, a social media account for Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close associate of Maria Corina Machado, considered the leader of the opposition coalition, announced he had been detained. State television also carried images of…

Accelerating India’s agricultural transformation – The Hindu BusinessLine

India is at a pivotal moment in its agricultural journey. As the backbone of rural livelihoods and a crucial pillar of our economy, agriculture is now much more than a food security imperative. It is central to national growth, sustainability and global competitiveness. The sector is rapidly evolving, spanning food processing, biofuels, agri-tech and organic…

Bhushan Steel ruling misses big picture

The Supreme Court could have weighed the economic consequences of liquidation | Photo Credit: Akhilesh Much has already been written about the far-reaching consequences of the Supreme Court’s recent judgment in the Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. (BPSL) case, which marks a pivotal moment for India’s insolvency regime. The judgment cited procedural lapses by the…

Growth: A district-led approach – The Hindu BusinessLine

India’s robust GDP growth is often celebrated as a sign of economic vitality. But this headline number hides a more complex reality: an analysis of district domestic product (DDP) data across States demonstrates that India’s economic activity is driven disproportionately by a handful of districts, while vast regions remain economically marginalised. Without a sharper focus…