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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Topic: Modi government

PM Modi will lose over 2 lakh Chinese followers with Weibo ban

Weibo is one of the Chinese apps that were banned by the Modi government in India Monday over national security-related concerns.

All products sold via any channel must state country of origin, demands traders’ body

In a letter to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, CAIT says details about the composition of products must be inscribed and violations must invite penalty.

Modi govt’s policy adventurism and misplaced priorities messed up Indian economy

Sincerity not shrewdness should drive public policy, especially economic policies. Modi government should know that packaging can only go a little far.

Modi govt now plans to hire 400 directors and deputy secretaries through lateral entry

Many cadre officers are unwilling to come on central deputation, so Modi govt plans to fill massive vacancies and increase efficiency in one stroke.

Over 1.5 crore farmers yet to receive PM-Kisan instalment after Covid lockdown

Of the farmers who were yet to receive the latest disbursal as of 23 June, nearly one-third belong to Uttar Pradesh, followed by Odisha and Maharashtra.

An IAS officer’s viral ‘domicile certificate’ triggers fear of demographic change in J&K

J&K residents, political parties have raised questions over the alleged issuance of a domicile certificate to an IAS officer from Bihar.

Why Modi’s goal to make India ‘Atmanirbhar’ is going to be anything but easy

India is simplifying labour laws & has cut corporate tax rates but cumbersome land acquisition rules, forex controls & lethargic bureaucracy are challenges.

Modi govt to allow PPE, ventilator exports as Indian companies are mass-producing them now

Govt is learnt to be working on a proposal to allow PPE, ventilator manufacturers to export surplus equipment after domestic demand has been taken into account.

Pharma imports from China can fall. Modi govt must invest in research and development

The labour crisis after the lockdown has highlighted the need for Modi government to invest in human capital for ensuring long-term sustainable growth.

Modi’s all-party meet on LAC was to shut up opposition, not to have an open discussion

The Modi government seems to be wishing away the recent diplomatic crises that it’s facing, not only from China but also from Nepal.

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.