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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicModi govt 2019

Topic: Modi govt 2019

In relief to NGOs, Modi govt gives one-time exemption to apply for registration

The exemption is a one-time measure and available only to those associations whose certificates have been cancelled because of non-filing of annual returns.

Modi govt shouldn’t bail out stressed NBFCs

NBFCs have come to occupy a space in the economy for which they weren’t built. If the sector is to survive and be useful, more NBFCs will have to die.

What will Modi govt do with $10 billion overseas debt plan now, investors are asking

The departure of Finance Secretary Garg & reports of opposition from PMO have left investors wondering if foreign-currency debt sale will go ahead.

Ambitious economic targets could embarrass Modi govt if it doesn’t show greater purpose

Targets like a GDP of $5 trillion, increasing manufacturing to 25% of GDP, doubling farmers’ incomes and exports will not make Modi govt’s life easier.

Modi govt’s new labour bills pro-employer or employee? Truth lies in between: Ex-IAS officer

Already facing protests, the new Wage Code and Occupational Safety & Health Code bills do have many progressive provisions.

Skill India ministry needs to find itself 1 office before it can help Indians find jobs

The ministry operates from 5 different premises, in different parts of Delhi and Noida, leading to a logistical nightmare for even simple tasks such as moving office files.

To stop ragging-related suicides, Modi govt to make 1-week induction mandatory in colleges

Govt hopes the induction programme will not only help freshers get accustomed to a college campus but also help them interact with seniors.

IAS, IPS, IFS cadres to be allotted on basis of foundation course along with UPSC marks

A new DoPT notification says 10% weightage will now be given to the selected candidates’ performance in the mandatory combined foundation course.

Why demand for NRC re-verification by Modi and Assam govts only adds to confusion

While central and Assam governments had sought a sample re-verification fearing errors, NRC state coordinator Prateek Hajela says it is not needed.

New anxiety among IAS officers in Delhi as Modi govt picks only 7 for 33 top posts

IAS officers see move as way to reduce their numbers at the Centre, especially as Modi govt has only empanelled one officer since retaining power.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.