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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicModi government

Topic: Modi government

Modi govt’s Rs 25,000 crore fund can only help 6% of stalled real estate projects

The new fund is an improvement on a real estate corpus announced in September but isn’t enough to cover the entire problem in the sector.

Onions likely to touch Rs 100/kg by month-end, govt turns to imports to meet shortage

There’s a 30-40% dip in onion production due to excessive monsoon rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka — the two main onion-growing states.

Modi govt plans regulator to monitor online retailers, curb disputes

Proposal to set up regulatory authority comes after small traders complained about deep discounting by Amazon and Flipkart.

RCEP is a ‘shallow’ pact but PM Modi’s decision expected, say trade economists

Trade economists note Modi’s cautious nature in opening up the Indian market, especially to Chinese goods, despite his image as a market-oriented leader.

BJP’s habit of justifying policies with absurd logic has set a dangerous precedent

Modi government has simply passed the buck, refusing to accept that its actions have pushed the economy into a dire state.

A run for equality, stamps & tour to London — govt has big plans for Ambedkar anniversary

Modi govt is said to be planning a 'Samvidhan se Samrasta Utsav' between 26 November & 14 April in honour of Ambedkar.

Telecom crisis, targeting e-commerce: Is Ease of Doing Business in Modi’s India a myth?

India’s telecom crisis has deepened with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel having to cough up thousands of crores in dues to the government.

Development is now all about Modi coining new terms, not Indians’ well-being: Shashi Tharoor

Modi govt can celebrate Ease of Doing Business ranking but can’t ignore India’s 140th rank in happiness index or the highest suicide rate in South East Asia.

Modi govt to push ahead with Naga peace accord, ‘with or without NSCN (I-M)’

The 23-year-old dialogue for peace in Nagaland, home to India’s oldest insurgency, is expected to conclude Thursday, 31 October.

Nagas are worried a peace accord without NSCN (I-M) won’t bring real peace

Come Thursday, 31 October, Naga groups are expected to wrap up their 23-year-old dialogue with the central govt.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.