At press conference in Delhi Wednesday, the union minister said Congress raised issues of casteism and religion, and when it did not work it resorted to a ‘north-south divide.’
Presently, India shares 42% of federal taxes with states. Next Finance Commission will submit its report by October 2025 and its recommendations will be implemented from fiscal yr 2026-27.
Rajya Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, by voice vote. Information & broadcasting minister Thakur also attacks Congress for 'red-tapism'.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tweeted late Tuesday that the government was willing to discuss their issues; the wrestlers have accused WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.
The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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