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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicGovernment of India

Topic: Government of India

Resilient new microbe named after Modi govt secretary who’s easing research for Indians

The single-cell organism has been named Natrialba Swarupiae after Renu Swarup, who was appointed secretary in the Department of Biotechnology in 2018.

RBI not a cheerleader for anyone, more than autonomous, says governor Shaktikanta Das

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank does engage with the govt in frank discussions, but there is no interference when it comes to decision-making.

Govt to issue Rs 20 coins for the first time, new design for four other denominations

The Rs 20 coin will be shaped like a 12-edged polygon with design of grains to denote farm dominance in the country.

Neither bullets nor pellets can resolve Kashmir, India needs to learn from its mistakes

Saifuddin Soz in his book 'Kashmir: Glimpses of History and the Story of Struggle' writes that no amount of repression in Kashmir can solve the problem.

Off The Cuff with Arvind Subramanian

The eighth edition of 'Off The Cuff' saw Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, in conversation with ThePrint Chairman and...

Both critics and advocates of Aadhaar are oblivious to one simple fact

Both the critics and advocates of Aadhaar agree that the levers of govt ought to be harnessed to impose their particular agenda on to hapless citizens.

Industry and govt to brainstorm on GST at PHD Chamber’s conclave

The conclave will be aired on on BTVi on 14 October at 2pm with a repeat telecast on 15 October at 3pm.

No more foreign govt-funded courses for Indian military officers: Centre

Uncomfortable with other countries cultivating Indian military officers, government says it’ll pay for an international course if justified. The defence ministry has barred armed forces...

Tokenism and repackaging old provisions: Centre’s response to rise in child abuse

Union ministers Maneka Gandhi and Prakash Javadekar ask NCPCR to formulate guidelines on child abuse; activists say it’s pointless because they already exist.

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.