Economy to Citizenship Bill – Accusations pile on PM Modi, but he could not care less
As 2019 draws to a close, Modi remains difficult to dislodge. And the Citizenship Bill won’t diminish his image in south Asia either.
Modi hoped Rajapaksa trip will shift focus from Maharashtra loss. But Pragya Thakur happened
It is more than likely that PM Modi is furious with Pragya Thakur’s repeated reference to Gandhi’s assassin Godse. So why doesn’t he say so publicly?
Why Modi has to douse many fires this week and skip photo ops with Hasina & Mamata
PM Modi won’t certainly be happy with the manner in which the map of India is fast changing colour.
History is offering two closures: Kartarpur & Ayodhya. And Modi has a starring role in both
Despite misgivings on Pakistan, Modi realises his support of the Sikhs in this deeply emotional moment will earn goodwill and votes.
Modi makes civil servants pledge ‘One Problem, Total Solution’. But his big test awaits
Modi believes he is completing Sardar Patel’s agenda on Jammu & Kashmir and putting India back on the right path to democracy by scrapping Article 370.
Modi’s glitter intact after Haryana & Maharashtra wins, but there’s news for Amit Shah
In the other tent, the Congress high command remained silent, no pat on the back for its workers in Maharashtra & Haryana.
Modi and Xi are unequal leaders who won’t tango in Mamallapuram but size each other up
There is virtually no comparison between the economic strength of India and China. And yet, Modi is employing all his resources to stand eyeball-to-eyeball with Xi.
Amit Shah vilifying Bangladeshis while PM Modi rolls out the red carpet for Sheikh Hasina
Modi knows and Hasina knows there’s no question of throwing even one Bangladeshi out of India – in any case, Hasina believes there are none.
In the US, Modi out-Trumped Trump & forced RSS to swallow its protectionist agenda
RSS is aware that only lack of money in people’s pockets can hurt Modi government – not Rahul Gandhi or Sharad Pawar or Mamata Banerjee.
As Narendra Modi meets Donald Trump, big test is to keep the quiet in Kashmir
On the eve of his US visit, Modi has pressed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to cut corporate tax, a move that has already generated a positive buzz.
Excise duties & Robin Hood politics — why fuel prices are rising despite low global rates
In episode 668 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint’s Shekhar Gupta narrates the story of fuel pricing in the country to unpack why prices have risen drastically.
India considers easing rules to attract FDI in construction sector
Plan to allow 100% foreign direct investment in animation, visual effects, gaming & comics sector could also find mention in Modi govt's budget to be presented on 1 Feb.
Defence
Col Quazi Zahir, 1971 hero Padma Shri awardee who still carries Pakistan Army’s death warrant
Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir joined the Pakistani Army in 1969. But upon hearing atrocities committed by Pakistan Army in East Pakistan, he fled the country & reached India.
7 reasons why Modi govt is in retreat on farm reform laws
Farm reform could’ve been high point of Modi’s second term. But lack of patience, understanding and contempt for history have turned it into a disaster.