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Thursday, October 9, 2025
TopicModi government 2019

Topic: Modi government 2019

Modi govt’s much-awaited National Education Policy could finally be out in March

HRD Secretary Amit Khare says final draft of NEP will be sent for Cabinet approval in mid-February. After Cabinet approval, the policy will be made public.

Gold demand after Uri, cash advance — how jewellers explained deposits after demonetisation

Income Tax dept has found several cases in which cash deposits made by jewellers immediately after demonetisation were not commensurate with their income.

Merging railway services could compromise safety: RJD MP on standing panel writes to PM Modi

In a letter, MP and member of Standing Committee of Railways Manoj Jha, says merger proposal brought without consensus of non-technical civil servants.

Modi govt’s major tool to save India from US-Iran conflict’s fallout – 2020 Budget

India, which enjoys cordial relations with both Iran and US, must delicately balance its stressed economy as global events spin out of control.

Why electorally secure Modi govt cracked down on CAA protesters so brutally

Total number of anti-CAA protesters won't be more than 10 lakh. By contrast, BJP had 22.9 crore voters come out in its support during 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Dear pro-CAA Indian-origin protesters, you feed off US secularism but support Hindu Rashtra

Diasporic chauvinism is not unique to the global Hindu community. But a combination of several factors makes India’s case a toxic ideological brew.

All you want to know about the 8 railway services set to be merged, and the role they play

With all the 8 services having highly specialised roles and varying eligibility criteria, all eyes are on Modi govt to see how it implements the merger.

Allies isolate BJP over National Register of Citizens — 10 of 13 NDA constituents oppose it

The JD(U), AIADMK, Akali Dal, LJP & all NDA allies in the Northeast have categorically said they will not support the NRC.

Modi govt to publish book on refugees to counter ‘anti-Muslim’ image amid CAA protests

Govt plans to publish the book in Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish, besides Hindi and English, so that the stories can reach people across the world.

Onion prices likely to dip in New Year as imports and domestic supply will flood market

A glut of onions is expected in the coming weeks as the market is going to be flooded with imports and produce from rabi and kharif seasons.

On Camera

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

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.