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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicLicense Raj

Topic: License Raj

State control blocks India’s progress and exploits its people: C Rajagopalachari

The Swatantra Party wants the removal of the permit-licence-quota raj, which sits heavily over all national production and trade, Rajagopalachari wrote in 1963.

Restaurants in Delhi face harassment due to ‘licence raj’, says Chief Minister Kejriwal

The CM's statement comes after Delhi govt announced the abolition of police licences & health trade licences, issued by BJP-run municipal corporations, for restaurants.

How Dyanora TV kept its consumers ‘in touch’ with the latest technology

Ruling the television market during the time of the license raj, this TV set became the one to buy.

Modi says he welcomes ‘constructive criticism’, asserts importance of different view-points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people with differing views do not have to agree on everything but must maintain enough civility to be able to hear each other's point of view.

Selfless national interest doesn’t quite drive corporate-politician ties: Ratan Tata

Money's corrupting role in Indian politics has only grown since the country's independence, writes Ratan Tata

Reminder: Government overreach in economy is a recipe that generally hurts citizens

A classic example of overregulation was India’s licence raj. Dismantling it made the private sector dynamic & ensured healthier growth.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.