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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire "Over": Fresh Strikes Raise Fears of a Wider Conflict

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  Introduction Just weeks after announcing a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the agreement is effectively "over." The announcement followed a new round of military strikes involving both countries, reigniting fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Trump made the remarks while attending the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, stating that he no longer believed negotiations with Iran were worthwhile. His comments immediately drew global attention, sending oil prices higher and raising concerns about regional security and the global economy. Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Fresh Military Strikes | World News Why Did the Ceasefire Collapse? The ceasefire was originally designed as a temporary arrangement to reduce hostilities and provide time for diplomatic negotiations. However, tensions continued to simmer beneath the surface. The latest escalation began after attacks on commercial shipping in the...
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The Economic Package Explained | Part 1 — The MSME Bailout.

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The Economic Package Explained | Part 1 — The MSME Bailout. In today's newsletter, we decode parts of the "20 lakh crore" Economic Package. Fair warning though. It's longer than our usual 3-minute read. But if you are looking to make sense of what happened yesterday, we can assure you that you won't find a more accessible story than this one. Policy The Story The world of economics is built on a simple premise. Offer people the right incentives and you can get them to do almost anything. So when the Government of India decided to classify institutions as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) they were trying to set up an incentive structure to usher a new era of growth. And the incentives are damn attractive. Cheap loans, fewer compliance standards, tax benefits, and host of other freebies. But as you keep growing — from Micro to Small and Small to Medium, the government will ween you off the support system and put you on a pat...
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