scorecardresearch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCentral government

Topic: central government

‘Govts can’t walk into SC any time’ — this judge has a lesson for Centre, states on delays

Since January 2020, Supreme Court has pulled up Centre & states in at least 40 cases for filing late pleas. Time period to file appeal in SC is 90 days, but many were filed after 400-600 days.

Reducing petrol, diesel rates will ensure devotees of Lord Ram get food, says Shiv Sena

In an editorial of its mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena urged the Centre to control the prices of essential items, and questioned Bollywood actors for their silence on the issue.

SC seeks reply from govt, Twitter India on plea for regulating spread of hate, fake news

Filed by Vinit Goenka, the plea also said that there are hundreds of fake Twitter handles and bogus Facebook accounts in the name of eminent people and high dignitaries.

Govt claimed it held discussions on farm laws but RTI reply shows no record, says TMC leader

TMC's Sukhendu Ray said if farmers remain angry, it will have an impact on the economy. He also asked BJP if it will achieve its election promise of doubling farmers' income by 2022.

Ministerial panel questioning NGT mandate, but forgets the body is always on Centre’s side

The National Green Tribunal decided on 34 appeals against the Centre’s decision to grant environmental clearances in 2020 — it dismissed all except three.

Centre responsible for prolonging protest, not farmers, says Bharatiya Kisan Union faction

BKU (Bhanu) leader Rajeev Nagar said the govt knows the demands of farmers. He said the govt can address their concerns and 'we will be gone'.

Loan moratorium is fiscal policy matter, required steps taken, Centre tells Supreme Court

Centre said it has proactively taken steps through the finance ministry, RBI, and several relief measures were announced keeping in mind every sector.

Demonetisation, GST, lockdown sans relief dealt body blow to Indian economy — Raghuram Rajan

At ThePrint's OTC, the former RBI governor said if huge levels of debt and financial distress hold back the economy, it will be a lost decade for growth.

Centre vs states GST row doesn’t matter. What matters is reviving economy & a borrowing plan

Since general government debt will rise regardless of who borrows for GST compensation, a plan to move to a sustained borrowing trajectory should be made.

Govt finances deteriorating. Postpone fiscal deficit goals, make economics more transparent

Fiscal deficit for 2020-21 was pegged at 3.5 per cent of GDP in Budget 2020. But Covid and the lockdown have made sure this is impossible to achieve.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.