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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicA. Surya Prakash

Topic: A. Surya Prakash

Caravan editor wants UK and Canada’s vigilance on India’s press freedom after London spat

Vinod K. Jose wrote to the foreign ministers of UK and Canada after a heated argument with Prasar Bharati chief A. Surya Prakash at a media freedom conference.

Modi govt forms 8 member Lokpal search panel including Prasar Bharti chief A. Surya Prakash

The decision to constitute the search committee comes four years after the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

After Prasar Bharati chief hit out at govt, CEO says had agreed not to air internal issues

Chairman Surya Prakash spoke out against the I&B ministry on the question of autonomy; CEO Vempati says internal issues shouldn’t be aired in the press.

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.