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₹27,000 Crore Infrastructure Push: How Manipur’s New Government Is Rewiring the State’s Economy
ByTeam TQ March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Manipur’s 2026-27 budget, presented by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, signals a decisive shift toward long-term infrastructure development aimed at rebuilding the state’s economic momentum. For a state navigating recovery after prolonged instability, the government’s focus is clear: strengthen connectivity between the Imphal Valley and the hill districts while integrating Manipur more closely with India’s…

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Business & Economy | North East Insight

Gelephu Mindfulness City: The $100 Billion Opportunity Northeast India Cannot Afford to Miss
ByTeam TQ March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

When Bhutan unveiled the vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), it was widely seen as one of the most ambitious economic experiments in South Asia — a $100 billion sustainable smart city designed to transform the Himalayan kingdom’s economic future. But the story does not end at Bhutan’s border. Just a few kilometres away from…

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Bhutan’s FDI Revolution: Why the Himalayan Kingdom Is Opening Its Doors to Global Capital
ByTeam TQ March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

For decades, Bhutan’s economic philosophy stood apart from the global race for capital. The Himalayan kingdom famously prioritised Gross National Happiness (GNH) over aggressive GDP growth, maintaining a cautious approach to foreign investment while protecting its cultural and environmental values. That approach is now undergoing a historic shift. Bhutan is embarking on what could become…

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Business & Economy | Policy

When the Strait Goes Silent: The US–Iran War, the World Economy, and the 25-Day Clock India Cannot Afford to Ignore
ByTeam TQ March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

For decades, the possibility existed mostly inside war-game simulations, think-tank reports, and oil market contingency models. But on the morning of February 28, 2026, the hypothetical finally crossed into reality. In coordinated military operations widely reported as Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, Israeli and US forces launched a series of strikes targeting Iranian…

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India

The Number India Can’t Agree On: Inside the Great GDP Rebase — and Why It Matters More Than You Think
ByTeam TQ March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

India’s latest GDP release delivered a headline that most newsrooms treated as straightforward good news: Q3 FY26 growth printed at 7.8%, beating expectations, with the full-year estimate revised up to 7.6%. But beneath that optimism lies a statistical twist few are unpacking properly. Using a newly revised base year and methodology, the government now estimates…

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AI & Future Tech | Business & Economy | Innovation & Startups | Policy

India’s $277 Billion AI Bet: Infrastructure Giant, Application Underdog — and the Race to Turn Compute Into Commerce
ByTeam TQ March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

India is betting $200+ billion on AI infrastructure — but can it turn data centres into global AI products? Inside the AI Impact Summit 2026 and India’s sovereign AI strategy.

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Business & Economy | Sustainability | The Carbon Ledger

The $2/kg Race: Can India Become the Global Green Hydrogen “Price-Maker”?
ByTeam TQ February 27, 2026March 29, 2026

From the salt pans of Kutch to the docks of Paradip, a new energy map is being drawn. For over a century, India has been a structural price-taker in global energy markets. Oil prices were dictated by OPEC.Gas contracts were indexed to volatile benchmarks.Coal imports filled domestic gaps at global prices. But green hydrogen presents…

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AI & Future Tech | Business & Economy | Digital Economy | Policy

AI as Rural India’s Silent Infrastructure Revolution
ByTeam TQ February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

India’s rural transformation is often narrated through visible infrastructure — highways, electrification, mobile connectivity, and financial inclusion. But a quieter shift is underway beneath these layers. Artificial Intelligence is beginning to function not as a standalone technology, but as an invisible governance infrastructure — one that is reshaping how decisions are made, services are delivered,…

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Business & Economy | North East Insight | Sustainability | Tourism & Heritage

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism at a Crossroads: Which Way Forward?
ByTeam TQ February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Across the mountains and river valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, tourism is no longer a distant promise — it is an unfolding reality. Roads are improving, digital exposure is expanding, and once-hidden destinations are steadily entering mainstream travel circuits. For a state defined by fragile ecosystems, indigenous cultures, and deeply spiritual landscapes, this rise in visitor…

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AI & Future Tech | Business & Economy | Future of Work | Robotics & Automation

The Great Realignment: What Tech CEOs Know About AI That the Public Doesn’t
ByTeam TQ February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

For the past three years, Artificial Intelligence has dominated headlines with a mix of awe and anxiety. From viral chatbots to predictions of mass job loss, the public conversation around AI has often swung between utopian promise and dystopian fear. But inside boardrooms, investment summits, and global technology forums, a more grounded narrative has quietly…

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