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“Festive Season Economy” in January 2026: What the Government Note Highlights—and What Editors Must Add 0
- Explainers & Reports, State Economy
- January 2, 2026
Key highlights January is where festive narratives are tested. The October GST note gave the country a clean storyline—collections up, demand resilient, system steady. Press Information Bureau The number supporting it is official and large: ₹1,95,936 croregross. Press Information Bureau+1 But in 2026, the editor’s job is not to echo the storyline. It’s to complete it. First, explain what
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Gaganyaan G2 in 2026: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s Official So Far 0
- Explainers & Reports, India
- January 1, 2026
(Key Highlights) Let’s get the verification right first. A Government of India update published by PIB (a written reply in Rajya Sabha) states: the first unmanned orbital flight is planned in Q4 2025, and the second and third unmanned orbital flights (G2 and G3) are planned in 2026. Press Information Bureau What is not confirmed in that official update is
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Rate Rationalisation Meets 2026: How Policy Tweaks Echo in GST Collections Without Guaranteeing a Single Outcome 0
- Explainers & Reports
- January 1, 2026
Key highlights January is where policy gets judged, not announced. And if you want a neutral lens on how policy interacts with behaviour, GST is a useful—though imperfect—mirror. The October 2025 factsheet frames the timing bluntly: GST collections rose sharply alongside festive demand and after the late-September rate rationalisation context. Press Information Bureau The topline remains ₹1,95,936 crore gross. Press
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After the Festive Rush: What CPI Reveals When Demand Cools Down 0
- Explainers & Reports
- January 1, 2026
Key highlights India’s festive season is not just cultural—it’s economic. And the weeks after it often deliver the clearest truth: which prices were carried by demand, and which prices have deeper roots. CPI releases for October and November 2025 form a neat editorial arc for this: October’s print supported a moderation story, while November’s return
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The Controversy Around Multi-Board Education in India 0
- Explainers & Reports, India
- December 29, 2025
India’s education system is unique in its diversity, featuring multiple boards of education that govern the curriculum across the country’s schools. This multi-board system includes the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), various state boards, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) among others. Each board has its
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How Do Cultural Narratives Shape Our Beliefs?0
- Explainers & Reports, Society & Culture
- December 28, 2025
The Stories We Tell: How Culture Influences Faith and Identity Cultural narratives—the stories we inherit from our communities, traditions, and history—play a profound role in shaping our beliefs. These narratives often serve as the lens through which individuals and societies view the world, influencing not only spiritual and religious faith but also moral codes, social
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