India at UN forum: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery calls India an ‘anchor of stability’, highlights growth-led development model

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery highlighted India’s robust economic growth as a stabilizing force amid global uncertainty at the UN. He emphasized India’s commitment to the Global South, offering its development model as a replicable pathway for other developing nations. Bery also reaffirmed India’s dedication to multilateralism and a more representative UN system.

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India plans 51 river cruise circuits across 14 states under Cruise Bharat Mission

India is set to revolutionize its inland waterways with the Cruise Bharat Mission, launching 51 new cruise circuits by 2027. Viking Cruises will introduce the Viking Brahmaputra, a luxury river cruise vessel, signaling foreign investor confidence. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, supported by infrastructure development and policy initiatives, aiming to position India as a…

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How Arizona’s $7,000 school vouchers sparked a crisis in Tucson and a win for Vail school district

Arizona’s universal school voucher program in 2022, offering $7,000 per child, has yielded contrasting results in Tucson and Vail Unified School Districts. Tucson has faced enrollment declines and financial strain due to voucher usage, while Vail has maintained stability through new housing and transfers. This highlights how school choice policies impact districts differently based on…

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Rate cuts not magic bullets’: Raghuram Rajan flags structural hurdles: urges reforms

Raghuram Rajan cautions that recent RBI repo rate cuts aren’t a singular solution for boosting investments, highlighting the influence of transparent policies and competition. He observes that current interest rates aren’t excessively high, and the impact of rate cuts will take time. Rajan also notes private sector investment is at an 11-year low, urging focus…

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