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What Argentina's Milei government has obtained--a $20 billion IMF loan--may prove scandalous for the Fund, given the loan's doubtful legitimacy and actual purpose. It may also set a precedent that proves costly for the world.

The treasury secretary wants to build a safe space for volatile US government debt on banks' balance sheets. It may not be so easy.

Saturday's Supreme Court judgement in Tamil Nadu's case has come as a win for federalism in the context of legislative autonomy. Over-centralization of power doesn't serve the Indian economy's interests either.

The US has given Apple's iPhones and other electronic imports an escape hatch from its trade war. Given India's manufacturing rivalry with China, Trump's tariff exemption is notable in more than one way.

In the evolving marketing landscape, brands struggle to stand out amid commoditization and algorithm-driven media. Shubhranshu Singh of Tata Motors highlights the importance of emotional connections and consumer trust, warning that reliance on ...

It's clear that since Modi has assumed power, the Centre has directed much of its resources, energy, and focus on dealing with internal and external security challenges.

As recent court rulings show, ambiguity prevails over claims to the proceeds of life-insurance policies. Legislative action is needed to prevent family disputes between policy nominees and legal heirs.

Rarely has the US seen such a spectacle of confusion over policy. Most of Trump's team lost credibility, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seemed to emerge as a voice of reason.

If we're to avert climate catastrophe, we must embrace all science-backed solutions, including those with complex legacies. Not only are nuclear reactors safer today, key supply constraints have eased. Make it part of the mix.

We are more interested in US culture than America cares about ours, as seen in fields ranging from cinema to literature, but we may already have a remedy in place. It's unconscious rather than official, but there's evidence that a cultural tariff ...