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A Green Trade Organisation is the need of the hour

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Published on May 21, 2020 12:38 PM IST

It will ensure that the developing countries, which are often used in the less productive stages of the supply chain, get effective protection from anti-climate policies that aim to expand profits at the cost of the planet

As the world witnessed prolonged lockdowns with minimal human interface and movement, the planet went into an “auto-healing” mode. The post-Covid-19 world offers an invaluable opportunity to bring in greener policies for economic recovery(PTI)

ByJayraj Pandya

India needs a new epidemic control and management law

The use of such an ad-hoc legal architecture with a multiplicity of statues has resulted in a patchwork response against the epidemic in several areas.

The new Act should provide for an NDMA like authority or body, having representation from both the Centre and states, responsible for designing and implementing well-coordinated surveillance, identification, contact-tracing, quarantine, isolation, testing strategy and treatment(Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)

analysis

Published on May 21, 2020 09:48 AM IST

ByAmar Patnaik and Nikhil Pratap

How Xi Jinping’s opposition stacks against him

Since he abolished the term-limits for top posts, there is growing opposition against him, comprising students, intellectuals and party cadres. Can the president withstand it?

Xi Jinping is mentally tough and, as a “princeling”, has strong connections to the Party veterans. How his opposition fares depends on the middle and higher echelons of the Party and its veterans(AP)

analysis

Updated on May 21, 2020 09:33 AM IST

ByJayadeva Ranade

Fighting the misinformation pandemic in the age of Covid-19

The coronavirus crisis highlights the need for a holistic, citizen-centric anti-misinformation strategy

Since out-of-context images are a major source of misinformation, citizens can use reverse search image tools such as RevEye and TinEye to locate their origin(Getty Images)

analysis

Updated on May 21, 2020 09:15 AM IST

BySubhashish Bhadra and Varad Pande

Covid-19: Aarogya Setu needs legislative backing

The mandatory use of the mobile app brings many constitutional challenges such as the right to privacy of the citizens. Currently, there is no legal framework that governs it beyond its privacy policy and terms of use

analysis

Updated on May 21, 2020 07:39 AM IST

ByAmit Anand Tiwari

A few tips for high-risk individuals to keep away Covid-19

People with heart conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes are at a higher risk. Vigilance and a bit of lifestyle change can make a lot of difference

The asymptomatic Covid-19+ve patients should consult their doctors before altering the dosage or stop using their regular medication(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

analysis

Published on May 21, 2020 07:15 AM IST

ByDr Upendra Kaul

PM Modi can learn from CM Modi| Analysis

In 2001, Gujarat was hit by a devastating disaster. Its economic reconstruction is worth emulating

There is consensus in industry that it is in their own interests to revive demand by putting money into people’s hands(AP)

analysis

Updated on May 20, 2020 07:26 PM IST

ByPraveen Chakravarty

Covid-19: The science behind India’s trajectory| Analysis

The predominantly asymptomatic course of the disease and limited number of critical cases merit more scrutiny

At this point of time, the important question is whether people who clear a SARS-CoV-2 infection can ward off the virus in the future?(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

analysis

Updated on May 20, 2020 06:44 PM IST

ByNK Mehra

In its approach to the IBC, the government got it right| Analysis

Instead of a blanket suspension, it went for a calibrated suspension. It will help India gain over other jurisdictions

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements are thus being met with relief, though some ambiguity remains(Hindustan Times)

analysis

Updated on May 20, 2020 08:58 PM IST

ByAnurag Das

Ending Inspector Raj in agriculture, writes Sanjeev Sanyal

The Centre’s initiative in freeing up agri-trade will have a huge impact on the rural economy

A law will be introduced to allow farmers to sell their produce as they wish. Barrier-free interstate trade will be encouraged(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on May 20, 2020 05:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySanjeev Sanyal

India isn’t prepared to meet its defence needs

Recent reforms have potential. India must decide how to acquire effective military capabilities in a post-Covid world

The Handwara terror attack points to the abiding tenacity of the low-intensity war that has been simmering in Kashmir(Waseem Andrabi/HTPhoto)

analysis

Updated on May 20, 2020 03:50 PM IST

ByC Uday Bhaskar

The government slipped in not focusing on demand

Direct income support, monitored to prevent leakages and misappropriation, remains the ideal way out

All incentives must be employment- and fixed-cost-oriented. Millions of people are expected to be jobless and putting them back to work and supporting them in the interim is critical.(Bloomberg)

analysis

Published on May 19, 2020 05:42 PM IST

ByAvishkar Singhvi

An injection for reform and growth, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia

The stimulus package, with systemic reforms, marks a new paradigm for economic resurgence

The plan provides a safety net to the vulnerable and a ‘vitamin injection’ to unleash animal spirits(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on May 18, 2020 07:13 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Ensuring access and equity in education, writes Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

Combining the best of traditional classroom learning with digital learning, education is on the cusp of change

The pandemic has presented new challenges and also opportunities for our education system(REUTERS)

analysis

Updated on May 18, 2020 07:22 PM IST

ByRamesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

Judiciary should urgently address the delays in cases

With the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, cases have backed up in courts like never before. But the delays are not merely an issue of logistics

Among the remedial measures suggested by the court includes a directive by the chief justices to make it mandatory for the court officers to furnish them a monthly list of cases in which judgements were not pronounced within a month from the date on which they were reserved(PTI)

analysis

Published on May 18, 2020 06:04 PM IST

ByNarasimhan Vijayaraghavan

Why the stimulus will boost the Indian economy, writes Hardeep Puri

Even as the government has proactively dealt with the crisis, the Opposition has engaged in baseless criticism

Even though the PM clearly specified that the approach is to be self-reliant by actively participating and leading the global value chains without being self-centred or inward-looking, the Opposition resorted to scaremongering about MNCs being shown the door when the exact opposite is being attempted by the government.(PTI)

analysis

Updated on May 17, 2020 08:15 PM IST

ByHardeep Puri

Indian states are short of money. They need help | Opinion

Changes of the past six years had put their finances in a precarious position. The current measures aren’t enough

Stranded migrant workers queue to collect health certificates, Pune, May 6, 2020(Ravindra Joshi/HTPhoto)

analysis

Updated on May 17, 2020 06:48 PM IST

ByAvani Kapur and Udit Ranjan

The economic package unpacked | Opinion

Additional government spending is negligible. Demand will remain low. The crisis will persist

Union minister of finance Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, May, 15, 2020(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on May 18, 2020 05:40 AM IST

ByPulapre Balakrishnan

Once schools reopen, help children reconnect| Opinion

What is needed is a time for welcome and a period for settling down. This is not just any “back-to-school” moment. This school opening should be treated as the start of a brand new chapter

Schools and students need to get reacquainted. Teachers need time to understand the impact of the long unplanned school closure on where children currently are — socially, emotionally, and academically(REUTERS)

analysis

Updated on May 16, 2020 07:19 PM IST

ByRukmini Banerji

Covid-19: Time for liberal withdrawal options for retirement funds

A crisis like the coronavirus pandemic makes retiral benefits important for the elderly, both for medical and economic reasons. We have an example in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement plan for American civil servants

The Employees’ Pension Scheme IS one of the three schemes administered by EPFO that enables a subscriber to receive monthly pension payments(HTPHOTO)

analysis

Updated on May 15, 2020 07:53 PM IST

ByAnuja Choudhary

A Covid-19 vaccine will be found. Plan for its delivery

Monitor research; practise emergency responses; draw up priority lists; and leverage India’s production capacity

A health worker collects swabs from a man for a coronavirus test, Ranchi, Jharkhand(Diwakar Prasad/ HTPHOTO)

analysis

Updated on May 15, 2020 06:06 PM IST

BySidharth Rupani

Vizag gas leak: India must overhaul its compensatory regime

With industrialisation and a growing number of industries using hazardous substances, our legislative framework is no longer in sync with the changing times

The Vizag case has brought back into limelight the gross inadequacies in the country’s legislative and regulatory framework that deals with compensation for industrial disasters(PTI)

analysis

Published on May 15, 2020 05:13 PM IST

ByAmit Anand Tiwari

Covid-19: The search for a vaccine

Promising vaccines are in sight. But to stop the spread, health measures are equally important

There are 110-plus vaccine projects going on, with unprecedented approaches being adopted by developers(REUTERS)

analysis

Updated on May 14, 2020 08:57 PM IST

ByNK Ganguly

How Covid-19 unbundled the school system globally

It has moved classes, connect and content online. This could lead to much-needed reform

Within a fortnight, the technology that received a hard push back suddenly became acceptable — even mandatory(AP)

analysis

Updated on May 14, 2020 08:58 PM IST

ByMeeta Sengupta

Curbing fake news doesn’t impinge on press freedom, writes Prakash Javadekar

Rumours are spread widely as news, with dangerous consequences. The government is committed to battling it

A mischievous piece of fake news nearly triggered a clash between migrant workers and the Mumbai police. This is dangerous(AP)

analysis

Updated on May 14, 2020 08:59 PM IST

ByPrakash Javadekar

Allocate resources, rationally and efficiently

Give money to state governments, protect the vulnerable sections, and don’t be hostile to businesses

Migrants undergo thermal screening Ganjam, May 3, 2020(PTI)

analysis

Updated on May 13, 2020 09:40 PM IST

BySuyash Rai

Financing the Covid-19 economic package

The government has been bold. Now don’t worry about inflation or capital flight, use the money financing route

While the content of the package will slowly emerge, the prime minister’s speech suggests that it is comprehensive, covering most sectors of the economy. However, apart from the possibility that political considerations may end up spreading the outlay thinly, a technical issue remains.(PTI)

analysis

Updated on May 14, 2020 08:40 AM IST

ByPulapre Balakrishnan

Why PM Modi’s address is historic

Overcoming conservative impulses within the establishment, he has paved the way for reforms

These bold reforms will also underpin the PM’s call for a self-reliant India, but one which is not self-centred and protectionist(ANI)

analysis

Updated on May 14, 2020 07:34 PM IST

ByRajiv Kumar

A ‘new normal’ is in the offing. Ensure a balance| Analysis

Prioritise controlling the spread of Covid-19, strengthening health services, and supporting each other to stay healthy

Mobilise the full power of a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach(PTI)

analysis

Published on May 12, 2020 06:25 PM IST

ByPoonam Khetrapal Singh

Why Covid-19 poses a sharp challenge for Bihar| Analysis

It has historical baggage, weak finances, poor infra, low growth, and now has migrant workers returning home

Once the lockdown is over, employing these migrant workers, either at home or their earlier places of migration, will be a serious challenge for the state government(Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times)

analysis

Published on May 12, 2020 06:24 PM IST

ByShaibal Gupta

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It will ensure that the developing countries, which are often used in the less productive stages of the supply chain, get effective protection from anti-climate policies that aim to expand profits at the cost of the planet

The use of such an ad-hoc legal architecture with a multiplicity of statues has resulted in a patchwork response against the epidemic in several areas.

Since he abolished the term-limits for top posts, there is growing opposition against him, comprising students, intellectuals and party cadres. Can the president withstand it?

The coronavirus crisis highlights the need for a holistic, citizen-centric anti-misinformation strategy

The mandatory use of the mobile app brings many constitutional challenges such as the right to privacy of the citizens. Currently, there is no legal framework that governs it beyond its privacy policy and terms of use

People with heart conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes are at a higher risk. Vigilance and a bit of lifestyle change can make a lot of difference

In 2001, Gujarat was hit by a devastating disaster. Its economic reconstruction is worth emulating

The predominantly asymptomatic course of the disease and limited number of critical cases merit more scrutiny

Instead of a blanket suspension, it went for a calibrated suspension. It will help India gain over other jurisdictions

The Centre’s initiative in freeing up agri-trade will have a huge impact on the rural economy

Recent reforms have potential. India must decide how to acquire effective military capabilities in a post-Covid world

Direct income support, monitored to prevent leakages and misappropriation, remains the ideal way out

The stimulus package, with systemic reforms, marks a new paradigm for economic resurgence

Combining the best of traditional classroom learning with digital learning, education is on the cusp of change

With the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, cases have backed up in courts like never before. But the delays are not merely an issue of logistics

Even as the government has proactively dealt with the crisis, the Opposition has engaged in baseless criticism

Changes of the past six years had put their finances in a precarious position. The current measures aren’t enough

Additional government spending is negligible. Demand will remain low. The crisis will persist

What is needed is a time for welcome and a period for settling down. This is not just any “back-to-school” moment. This school opening should be treated as the start of a brand new chapter

A crisis like the coronavirus pandemic makes retiral benefits important for the elderly, both for medical and economic reasons. We have an example in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement plan for American civil servants

Monitor research; practise emergency responses; draw up priority lists; and leverage India’s production capacity

With industrialisation and a growing number of industries using hazardous substances, our legislative framework is no longer in sync with the changing times

Promising vaccines are in sight. But to stop the spread, health measures are equally important

It has moved classes, connect and content online. This could lead to much-needed reform

Rumours are spread widely as news, with dangerous consequences. The government is committed to battling it

Give money to state governments, protect the vulnerable sections, and don’t be hostile to businesses

The government has been bold. Now don’t worry about inflation or capital flight, use the money financing route

Overcoming conservative impulses within the establishment, he has paved the way for reforms

Prioritise controlling the spread of Covid-19, strengthening health services, and supporting each other to stay healthy

It has historical baggage, weak finances, poor infra, low growth, and now has migrant workers returning home

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