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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicEconomic Advisory Council

Topic: Economic Advisory Council

Home Secy Govind Mohan joins IAS/IPS/IRS officers who have benefited from Modi govt’s extension culture

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) Friday extended the tenure of Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan for another year. Mohan, a...

Constitution must reflect ‘altered realities’ of 2047 India, says Bibek Debroy, calls for review

In an article published in 'The New Indian Express' Saturday, chairman of PM Economic Advisory Council proposed 'subjective list' of 9 'substantial changes' to Constitution.

Ambitious economic targets could embarrass Modi govt if it doesn’t show greater purpose

Targets like a GDP of $5 trillion, increasing manufacturing to 25% of GDP, doubling farmers’ incomes and exports will not make Modi govt’s life easier.

The Modi government is the most faceless, nameless & talent-averse India has seen

The Modi government has run out of intellectual capital and this explains its stall in key sectors and fading momentum.

Pakistan economic advisers work towards avoiding IMF bailout

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Imran Khan seeks advice from friend on housing, and Maryam Nawaz says Shehbaz has a different way of dealing with politics.

Imran Khan’s Ahmadi choice draws flak from Benazir’s party member, but Twitter flays her 

Here’s what's happening across the border: Ghaseet Pura's Ahmadis and Muslims sign a peace accord; and Bushra Maneka's ex-husband alleges harassment.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.