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India launches 1st auction of 20 critical mineral blocks ‘containing deposits worth Rs 45,000 crore’

Blocks up for auction contain critical minerals such as lithium, rare earth elements, and molybdenum, among others. They are located across 7 states and 1 Union territory.

‘Flight of capital’ from India & how to curb it — finance ministry’s high-level discussion

Minutes of Chintan Shivir held in August reveal concerns over high net-worth individuals taking wealth out of India, need to reform tax system and avoid ‘knee-jerk’ policy formulation.

Ex SC judge Lokur releases citizens’ report on Modi govt 2.0, rues ‘bulldozer justice’, ‘judicial backlog’

Justice Madan Lokur also raised concerns over issues such as the alleged heavy-handed use of the sedition law, the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the National Security Act.

Spots for new schools to area development for tourism — how states are using Gati Shakti master plan

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which gives a bird’s eye view of infra and logistical facilities and assets, has been helping central ministries and states plan projects better.

Loans to own directors, families — why Gujarat’s cooperative banks are increasingly under RBI scanner

Urban cooperative banks account for bulk of fines by RBI. A significant share of these are for loans given to related parties — the overwhelming majority by institutions in Gujarat.

Cousin took a loan but couldn’t pay it back? As recovery agents run amok, even you aren’t safe

There are thousands of people who are troubled by threats & harassment of loan recovery agents, a problem exacerbated by proliferation of instant loan apps that offer money at a click. 

Bengal govt at sea over Tajpur port? Adani awaits official word even as Mamata announces new tender

Adani Group won highest bid for Tajpur Port and was awarded Letter of Intent just over a year ago. Bengal industries minister says govt will soon release statement soon.

Halal row rages on in UP: Seizures worth Rs 5L made, certification agency says ‘economic crime’

Niaz Ahmed Farooqui of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust, organisations booked for alleged misuse of certification, has slammed ban while trying to assuage concerns of foreign buyers.

India-specific growth standards for kids to gauge nutrition may be far off, govt wants a study first

Last year, ICMR formed a panel to prepare these standards on Centre's directions. Now govt wants panel to assess kids' growth patterns & analyse population level data, it is learnt.

Delhi think tank suggests how to keep kids safe online. ‘One size fits all’ not the fix

Paper by The Quantum Hub, titled ‘Navigating Children’s Privacy and Parental Consent under the DPDP Act 2023. Fostering a safe & enabling ecosystem for India’s young digital nagriks’, published Thursday.

On Camera

Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?