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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicModi Govt

Topic: Modi Govt

Centre considers dramatic MRP overhaul to limit ‘irrational pricing’. What it’d mean for buyers, sellers

Govt looks for a formula that limits 'irrational pricing', where the MRP of a product is hiked and then reduced in the name of a discount/sale, giving consumers the illusion of savings.

We’ve shown we can pressure BJP, now we want a timeline—Rahul on Centre’s caste census announcement

Over the past few years, a nationwide caste census is one demand that has featured in nearly every public address by Rahul Gandhi, be it in India or abroad, in Parliament or outside.

Amid suspense over response to Pahalgam, Modi govt announces caste census. Oppn claims victory

Announcement comes months ahead of Bihar polls. Genuinely hope it's not headline management, says Congress's Pawan Khera.

As Congress-BJP row over USAID funding deepens, why Smriti Irani is caught in the crossfire

Apart from Irani, Congress has also slammed S Jaishankar & Piyush Goel for endorsing USAID during Modi government’s tenure & asked how much funding BJP-led NDA had got from USAID.

Railways, revenue, accounts—an eclectic group of services gains focus under Modi govt as IAS sway dips

Ten years into the Modi government, non-IAS officers form the clear majority at the level of joint secretaries, but a lack of domain expertise remains a concern.

10 yrs of ‘Make in India’ & the manufacturing sector is back to where it was in 2013-14

Govt launched 'Make in India' on 25 Sept 2014 to make India manufacturing hub. On its 10th anniversary, PM Modi said it illustrates 'collective resolve of 140 crore Indians'.

Modi doesn’t have numbers on his side to amend Constitution, so what’s behind ‘1 nation, 1 poll’ push

Centre has tasked Rajnath Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kiren Rijiju to talk to Oppn on ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, it is learnt; bill on simultaneous polls likely in Winter Session.

Govt having a hard time propping up PSUs. It must address politics-economics disconnect

If the government believes in value creation as a strategy for the public sector, it needs to urgently do something more than just infusing additional equity.

Modi govt wants centralised waqf, what’s the system in Muslim-majority nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh

Waqf Bill was introduced in LS for 'effective management' of waqf properties & to 'enhance efficiency' of administration. It has come under heavy criticism from Oppn & section of Muslims.

Waqf Amendment Bill to be referred to joint parliamentary committee after Oppn calls it ‘anti-Muslim’

'Were non-Hindus part of Ram temple committee?' asks Congress's Vengugopal. Minority affairs minister Rijiju says Sachar committee too recommended that waqf board should be broad-based.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.