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India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

RCEP: Make it or break it

RCEP is a proposed free trade agreement between the 10-member states of the Asean and its six FTA partners.

3 Nov 2019 5:21 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that the health insurance scheme existed during the UPA tenure and only the money had been increased. It was a work in continuation, he claimed. (Photo: File | PTI)

Cong sees chance to expose BJP govt's poor economics

Beginning Nov. 5, it will start a countrywide stir on unemployment, agrarian distress, downturn and RCEP.

3 Nov 2019 5:15 AM IST

First, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is now in a state of stalemate. After 1995, while developing countries were forced to reduce their export subsidies and import tariffs in agriculture, developed countries refused to reciprocate.

Why this deal won't be a win-win for govt

The RCEP agreement essentially represents an escalation of these steps towards a larger umbrella agreement in the...

3 Nov 2019 5:05 AM IST

True or not, time will tell, but in the meantime, Infosys is in the eye of the storm again.

What's the Satyam', Infosys?

Infosys, the poster-boy of good corporate governance and all that it represents, is in the news for the wrong reasons.

27 Oct 2019 1:14 AM IST

Security agencies apprehend trouble in certain pockets of the state as verification of family trees brought to light that suspected foreigners are trying to get their names enrolled in the NRC.

Lockdown of the mind

The reason for the silence is fear. Fear of being left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and fear of being...

20 Oct 2019 2:26 AM IST

Kashmiri Muslims have been equally unhappy over the Indian Muslim leaderships lackadaisical attitude and failure to empathize with them.

Kashmir: A test for Muslim brethren all over

Notwithstanding, reports from various parts suggest that a majority of common Indian Muslims feel concerned and has...

20 Oct 2019 2:24 AM IST

Muslims are required to perform wudu in preparation for ritual prayers and for handling and reading the Quran.

The reticence of Muslims on Kashmir

People believe new law where an individual could be termed a terrorist has restrained Muslims in Mumbai from speaking on...

20 Oct 2019 2:20 AM IST

Muslims are required to perform wudu in preparation for ritual prayers and for handling and reading the Quran.

What do we do with the land alone?

A majority debunked the attempt to portray Kashmir as a Muslim' issue.

20 Oct 2019 2:16 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, flamke by supporters, addresses a press conference at his residence in Chennai on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Acid test for ruling party

The Vikravandi seat fell vacant following the death of the incumbent DMK legislator.

13 Oct 2019 3:35 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

DMK walks the extra mile

The total electorate in Vikravandi is now 2,23,456, with men voters slightly outnumbering women.

13 Oct 2019 2:19 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami (Photo: Asian Age)

Religion, a visible factor in Nanguneri constituency

The Congress, on the other hand, is hopeful of pocketing the maximum votes of the CSI Christian community.

13 Oct 2019 2:07 AM IST

The Errum Manzil Palace before it was acquired by the state government in 1951. Picture courtesy Dr Mir Asghar Husain.

Law to the rescue of heritage: A landmark judgment

Eight writ petitions were filed in the public interest in the High Court of Telangana assailing the Cabinet decision to...

7 Oct 2019 5:06 AM IST