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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicModi government

Topic: Modi government

Modi govt must spend what is needed, shouldn’t be constrained by monetisation fears: Rajan

Larger govt spending will ignite demand, and it will not add to inflationary pressures in these times, irrespective of the way it is financed, said Rajan.

India’s Covid curve hasn’t ‘relatively flattened’. I compared govt data with other nations

Germany, South Korea and Australia flattened their coronavirus curves with less severe restrictions. India with total lockdown is at best bending the curve.

No review for convicted IAS, IPS, IFS officers until final acquittal: Modi govt’s new plan

Looking to remove corrupt officers, Modi govt has proposed to introduce an amendment to the All India Service Rules, 1969.

Militancy in Kashmir peaked without 4G, but Modi govt keeps forgetting this in court

Covid has brought all academic activity to a halt, and internet is the only source of education. Denying 4G access to J&K amounts to denying fundamental right.

Loyalty and performance: Why Modi appointed trusted men to helm crucial ministries amid Covid

The reshuffle announced Sunday has brought some of the PM’s trusted lieutenants to helm crucial ministries such as finance, health and MSMEs.   

Stranded Indians could be brought back after lockdown, no ‘concrete plan’ for now

The decision to bring back the stranded Indians will depend on the states’ capacity to absorb these people.

‘India won’t review FDI rule despite China protest, takeovers have been a worry for years’

The Modi government is said to be 'firm on its stance’ that foreign capital from ‘border-sharing countries’ will have to come in with prior approval.

India took Covid-19 ‘very seriously’ from start, says WHO chief scientist, lauds Modi govt

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan also called for an 'open mind' about traditional medicine.

IMF’s 1.9% growth projection for India in FY21 a reasonable estimate, says CEA Subramanian

India’s chief economic advisor says fiscal deficit only area that needs to be looked at right now, adding the stimulus package will be announced soon.

Modi govt bans air-lifting of patients as some lockdown curbs intensify

Planes carrying patients will only be allowed to fly if local authorities determine treatment isn’t available at the point of origin.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?