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Monday, December 15, 2025
TopicIndian govt

Topic: Indian govt

A new, important disclosure in 2024 Budget went unnoticed. It conveys caution to future govts

The message of caution is necessary because govts in the past have often shown a tendency to indulge in fiscal jugglery to hide the actual extent of their fiscal deficit.

Govt’s Vedic wisdom won’t help India. Decentralisation can, says economist Pranab Bardhan

Thirteen years earlier, prof Pranab Bardhan tried to provoke Sonia Gandhi with one word—decentralisation. He supports the idea with full conviction even today.

‘The problem with soldiers—you don’t ask for rewards’, politician told an Army general

In 'Beyond Fear', Ian Cardozo says that soldiers never receive monetary rewards for their work. And when rewards do come their way, they're unable to recognise them.

Human-centric, but also GDP-centric. What Indian govts need to keep in mind on expenditures

According to International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook, Indian govts spend about 28% of GDP, which is more than many countries. But greater spending hasn't delivered better infra.

Govt clueless on handling China, ignoring their actions will cause problems: Rahul Gandhi

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi cited a report claiming China's tents still being at Demchok in Eastern Ladakh and no date set for talks between core commanders of the two countries.

Govt extends validity of driving licence, other motor vehicle documents till 30 September

Documents like registration certificates and permits whose validity has expired since 1 Feb 2020 are covered under the extension.

SC seeks reply from Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging lower standards of privacy for India

The top court said that people have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy, and it is our duty to protect them.

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I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.