POLITICAL WHISPERS

GOI reviewing Trade Policy with China?

The Government of India has initiated a detailed review of the policy framework governing trade and investment with countries sharing land borders, including China. The exercise, steered by the Prime Minister’s Office in coordination with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aims to recalibrate India’s policy stance amid shifting global trade dynamics.

Officials said the review will assess the impact of current restrictions on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from neighboring nations introduced in 2020 and explore calibrated policy adjustments. The move comes as geopolitical and economic headwinds intensify, particularly due to growing U.S.-China tensions affecting global supply chains and trade flows. The reassessment seeks to balance economic opportunities with national security concerns while strengthening India’s resilience in an increasingly polarized global trade environment.

 

Despite nil seats, Jan Suraaj's anti-corruption message has been taken seriously by center 

Despite the electoral failure of the Jan Suraaj party, its sharp critique of Bihar’s longstanding bureaucratic corruption and inefficiency struck a chord with many voters, a message that the NDA is now taking seriously. There is a growing realisation within the BJP that to sustain governance beyond Nitish Kumar’s tenure, a clean slate approach is imperative for the state's administration. Reports suggest increased efforts to identify and sideline corrupt officials and promote transparency, aiming to curb the buildup of anti-incumbency sentiments due to administrative malpractice. The BJP’s push for a more accountable and efficient bureaucracy is viewed as a strategic move to bolster public trust and ensure that the next phase of Bihar’s governance is untainted by past controversies, thus setting the stage for a post-Nitish’s political order with strengthened institutional credibility.