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Thursday, March 28, 2024
TopicModi government

Topic: Modi government

Advani created the monster, his BJP rap now is just the bitter rant of a dumped leader

If only L.K. Advani's censure had come much earlier, he would have done the country a favour.

Funds to get cheaper as RBI cuts rates by 25 bps days before Lok Sabha elections

The 25 bps cut in repo rate by monetary policy committee will make loans cheaper for borrowers.

Another data mishap? NCRB’s new prisons report has no caste, religion breakdown of inmates

Representation of some social group in jails has been higher to their share in population but NCRB’s 2016 report takes away that understanding as well.

Rs 2,000 notes are disappearing, bankers suspect they’re being hoarded for elections

Shortage in Rs 2,000 currency notes possibly due to increased hoarding of high value banknotes, especially with approaching Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul Gandhi wants to win the south but Congress wants to divert funds to northern states

Congress leaders had slammed Modi government’s formula to share tax revenue based on population but manifesto vows to implement the same recommendation.

Congress reminds Modi govt what welfare looks like

The Congress’ manifesto is a reminder that the social-democratic party is always going to do better at promising welfare expansions than anyone else.

Political tourist Raghuram Rajan could do a lot more for India

The celebrated economist seemingly wants to be appointed finance minister without dirtying his hands in politics. That’s not how it works.

Why do Left parties expect Congress to make all the sacrifices to defeat Modi in 2019?

CPI(M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury has questioned Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.

Should EC ensure that CBI, ED & I-T dept aren’t used as political tools during elections?

The Income Tax department launched a search and seizure operation against multiple people linked to the JD(S) in Karnataka.

Why space debris from India’s Mission Shakti may not be that dangerous after all

As countries like India look to develop ‘credible space deterrence’, ThePrint takes a look at the issue of space debris staring at the human race.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.