Topic: Modi government 2019
Modi has key ace left on Ladakh crisis — skip SCO and BRICS summits, embarrass Xi’s China
Indian troops have disrupted the status quo and the Chinese don’t like it. And that’s what the ongoing talks in Chushul-Moldo are all about.
Every day Modi govt doesn’t deposit money into people’s hands, it puts Covid fight at risk
For common Indians, Modi govt's economic packages have little meaning until they get money in their hands. And from labourers to doctors, all need cash right now.
China has an Achilles’ heel. India must take the battle there from LAC
Not just military salami-slicing, China is also carrying out surrogate conflicts against India through countries such as Nepal. Delhi must change rules of the game.
India returns to action in Unlock 1.0 — with fever guns, new habits and longing for the old
With malls, restaurants and religious places reopening, India is uneasily but surely coming back to life, but in the shadow of the coronavirus.
Budget 2020 is now useless. Modi govt must present a new one
Covid has ensured Modi govt won’t meet 20% growth in tax collection target. That would be a terrible assumption to make in a pandemic-hit economy.
Job and trade loss will be common in Covid-hit world. But for India, it’s just another storm
Developing countries are expected to be hit harder in the economic downturn. But PM Modi’s steady and resilient leadership will surely guide India to calmer waters.
Modi govt will soon publish a magazine in 13 languages to highlight its achievements
The fortnightly magazine will be called ‘New India Samachar’, and will be published by the Bureau of Outreach Communication. It has got delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ICMR data shows India’s Covid testing is not in right shape — 5 things that need fixing
ICMR has released its first data analysis of more than 10 lakh Covid-19 tests. But this data only tells us that there is a lot the Modi govt still doesn't know.
Lockdown has overstayed its welcome. States may resist but Modi govt must put its foot down
As lockdown 4.0 comes to an end, India has to recognise the costs that come with it. We cannot keep different parts of our economy shut until the vaccine arrives.
Army’s Tour of Duty ill-conceived. Neo-nationalism will only create political militias
Leaked report of Army's internal study of a recruitment plan is basically military hierarchy using media as a sounding board for its ‘hunch and gut’ ideas.
The curious case of Nitish Kumar — 87% anger, 100% victory
In the supposedly most-politicised state in India, people say they don’t have ‘options’ this election.
Tata woos investors for digital platform as it seeks to compete with Jio, Amazon, Flipkart
Tata Sons is working with advisers to explore bringing in financial or strategic investors, including global tech companies, for its new digital entity.
Defence
Govt scraps offset policy for govt-to-govt deals, allows leasing of defence equipment
The new Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, which was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday and kicks in on 1 October, also cuts down procurement time.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.