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TopicModi government 2019

Topic: Modi government 2019

COVID fight: Modi’s ‘no Indian left behind’ mantra runs into ‘stay where you are’ diplomacy

As the coronavirus claimed hundreds of lives in Europe and made its way to the US, Modi government sought to redefine the Latin phrase, ‘nemo resideo’.

War on terror bind Modi and Bush. Now COVID-19 threatens to become new Hurricane Katrina

From former US president George W Bush to former Madhya Pradesh CM Arjun Singh and ex-Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang, calamities have tested the mettle of many leaders.

Modi’s Janata curfew historic but govt must do these 5 things now to stop COVID-19 spread

Coronavirus travelled much of the world before coming to India. This has given us a wealth of information and empowered us with an invaluable resource — time.

Beyond speech, Modi must open govt purse for poorer Indians, businesses affected by COVID-19

I have extended my wholehearted support to Modi govt in its initiatives to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Now the Centre must take care of those affected financially: Shashi Tharoor

From Kashmir to coronavirus, how Modi’s silver bullet Jaishankar is keeping troubles away

Jaishankar understands that crises are the bedrock of opportunities. So before EU leaders held a teleconference on COVID-19, India activated hot lines across South Asia.

MEA’s work hasn’t been judged by Lok Sabha since 2014. Modi must stop selling empty package

For India to win back the global admiration it once enjoyed, Modi government will have to change its behaviour at home first.

Modi govt has new info push — Davos-like summit for Indian media, entertainment industries

I&B Ministry’s vision plan also includes vernacular push, opening shooting floors for foreign films, audio-visual content on India’s ‘success stories’.

After snubbing Amazon, Modi govt now wants to go swadeshi by selling local goods

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges traders to promote, sell and use swadeshi goods to boost country’s economy.

RSS in Modi govt in numbers — 3 of 4 ministers are rooted in the Sangh

Of 53 BJP ministers in Modi govt, 38 have a Sangh background. In Modi’s first term, 41 of 66 BJP ministers who had taken oath in 2014 were from RSS.

Modi govt won’t allow universities to become centres of politics: HRD Minister Pokhriyal

Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, who was in Kashmir as part of Modi govt’s outreach programme, also said the govt has decided to ensure free education for all in J&K.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.