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Modi govt could revisit order banning alcohol sale after pressure from states

Punjab has officially asked for permission to sell alcohol, while other states have raised the issue informally. But the central govt has held firm so far.

UPSC preliminary exam to be postponed, but online test this year ‘next to impossible’

An in-principle decision to postpone the exam has already been taken, but an official announcement will be made only after 3 May.

Tarun Bajaj is no stranger to finance ministry, but this stint will be his toughest

In his third stint in the finance ministry, Bajaj’s positive attitude, hands-on approach and openness to feedback will help, say IAS colleagues.

Loyalty and performance: Why Modi appointed trusted men to helm crucial ministries amid Covid

The reshuffle announced Sunday has brought some of the PM’s trusted lieutenants to helm crucial ministries such as finance, health and MSMEs.   

3 top IRS officers stripped of charge after report on super rich tax, Covid-19 cess

I-T department has issued charge sheets to the officers for their complicity in a report that was prepared by 50 IRS officers, and causing "embarrassment" to govt.

Relaxed lockdown between 3 and 15 May but no public transport likely, PM Modi tells states

PM Modi told chief ministers in a video conference that Covid-19 hotspot zones need to be made smaller, economy needs to be given a boost.

Modi focuses on reviving economy in chat with CMs, but warns Covid cases will spike in June

Prime Minister Modi held his fourth video conference with chief ministers as the govt plans for easing restrictions to boost the economy.

Stranded Indians could be brought back after lockdown, no ‘concrete plan’ for now

The decision to bring back the stranded Indians will depend on the states’ capacity to absorb these people.

Health secretary Preeti Sudan gets 3-month extension amid big-ticket IAS reshuffle

The extension for Sudan is significant because the health ministry is at the forefront of India's battle against coronavirus.

Are India’s poor social distancing? Niti Aayog to survey over 100 districts to find out

Niti Aayog will conduct surveys every 2-3 weeks and collate results to see if govt messaging on Covid has reached districts and if govt machinery is working at that level.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.