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Sunday, April 28, 2024
TopicModi government

Topic: Modi government

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.

Modi govt begins LIC IPO process, but valuation will pose a major challenge

The listing of India’s largest life insurer has to be preceded by many steps, including amendments to the LIC Act and determining its valuation.

L-G bars home quarantine in Delhi for first 5 days after Covid diagnosis, AAP cries foul

Home quarantine was barred in Delhi after the health ministry allegedly found the capital had been allowing it even for severe cases in congested areas.

Urjit Patel appointed chairman of NIPFP, policy think tank that works closely with govts

Rathin Roy, former member of the Prime Minister's economic advisory council, has quit his post as director of the NIPFP. 

Niti Aayog hires 38 domain experts at director, deputy secretary level in lateral-entry push

The 38 lateral-entry appointees, of whom 20 have already joined Niti Aayog, will be overseen by central civil service rules.

Why Indian space start-ups are feeling forced to set up base abroad

India makes a great place for building a space business as a startup. But several local startups are still searching for foreign shores.  

Indian High Commission duo ‘booked for Pakistan hit-and-run’ handed over to mission

It was not immediately clear what happens to the FIR registered by the Islamabad police against the duo for their alleged involvement in a hit-and-run.

Return Indian mission officials ‘immediately’, India tells Pakistan, says don’t harass them

MEA summons Pakistan Charge d’Affaires in India, Syed Haider Shah, who is also currently the acting high commissioner, issues a demarche on the officials’ 'arrest'. 

Study Covid impact on villages, draw lessons from 1918 Spanish Flu fight: Govt to colleges

In a letter to all Indian colleges and universities, the UGC has asked vice chancellors and principals to study Covid in five-six of their adopted villages or near their institutions.

On Camera

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.