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From fragmented protests to collective power: Gig workers rewriting rules of platform labour
Coordinated app switch-offs reveal a maturing labour movement, as platform workers build unions, pressure policymakers, and challenge flexibility narratives to secure income stability and voice
India, Seychelles explore deeper maritime, blue economy cooperation
Both countries discuss expanding maritime trade, blue economy cooperation and sustainable development, leveraging Mumbai’s strengths and the MAHASAGAR vision to deepen Indian Ocean partnerships
Om Birla urges ethical conduct, inclusive debate to reinforce democratic institutions
The Speaker highlights digital reforms, procedural literacy, rural representation, and attention to women and youth as pillars for effective governance
Advantage India: No key ‘red lines’ crossed in India-US trade pact, says Goyal
Agreement will safeguard agriculture, ban GM imports, grant zero levies for key sectors, aid MSMEs, artisans, technology access and employment growth nationwide, he says
US-India interim trade framework: Here’s the full formal text
Interim Agreement provides for tariff reductions by India on US goods and reciprocal cuts by Washington on Indian products, while addressing non-tariff barriers & strengthening supply chain resilience
RBI holds repo at 5.25%, sticks to 'neutral' stance
Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted India’s economic resilience, strong growth momentum and healthy forex reserves as the central bank opted for policy continuity amid global uncertainties
US unveils fresh Iran oil sanctions soon after indirect talks in Oman
The fresh measures intensify pressure on Tehran and raise fresh concerns for India and other oil-importing nations over energy security and supply stability
Truth becomes optional: Inside Washington Post’s global retreat
Sweeping global cuts expose a brutal truth about modern media: international journalism is no longer protected by prestige, principle, or public necessity
New airline launches in 2025 sink to 26-yr low : IATA
Aircraft shortages, regulatory hurdles, and policy uncertainty curbed new airline creation last year, despite robust passenger and cargo demand growth worldwide
India’s trade stays resilient in Q1 FY26 as services offset global headwinds
Amid a 2.5% Q-o-Q expansion in global trade during April-June 2025, India’s overall trade remained steady, with total merchandise and services trade rising 3.5% Y-o-Y to $439 billion
Trump action in Venezuela undermines international law, global security: UN
UN rights office says US military action worsens global security, risks repression and humanitarian suffering amid an escalating political emergency in Venezuela
Budget on a Sunday? Sitharaman may to script fiscal history
Though Feb 1 falls on a Sunday, govt is likely to stick to the 'institutionalized' Budget date, setting the stage for the Finance Minister to present her eighth consecutive Union Budget