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TopicModi govt 2019

Topic: Modi govt 2019

ONGC Videsh to miss disinvestment bus despite Modi govt’s ambitious target

The Modi govt has an ambitious disinvestment target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore, but is not comfortable with launching an IPO for ONGC Videsh.

Now, I&B ministry plans lateral entry — young professionals with domain expertise

The ministry's plan is in accordance with what is called the 'Niti model' — of hiring young consultants for policy formation and other key roles.

Modi govt finally proposes model tenancy law, both tenants & landlords to gain

The Modi govt’s proposed tenancy law is a ‘model act’, because land is a state subject and states will have the option to adapt or reject it.

There will be one UT less as Modi govt plans to merge Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Proposal with Union cabinet and may come up in meeting today. Centre reckons the two UTs are just 35 km apart and don't require 'duplication of work'.

Bond traders raise questions over India’s revenue forecasts

IDFC First Bank Ltd. and Quantum Advisors say the revenue projections in the budget are too optimistic given slowing economic growth.

India could raise $10 billion in first foreign bond sale

Though the idea of a sovereign bond has been discussed in the past, it was never pursued. Some former central bankers opposed it given the risks from currency fluctuations.

Modi govt’s IAS panel on reforms wants GRE-like test for all Group B, C, D posts

During its first tenure, Modi government had nearly launched a common prelim exam for recruitment to Group-C posts, but held back at the last minute.

PAN & Aadhaar to be interchangeable to ease filing of taxes, proposes Modi govt in budget

The previous Modi govt's move to make Aadhaar mandatory for filing tax returns led to several legal issues.

Budget Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman puts spotlight on Modi govt initiatives, reiterates $5 trillion GDP target

Nirmala Sitharaman, only the second woman finance minister to present the budget, faces the tough challenge of reversing India’s economic slowdown.

Action against Nitesh Rane a must. Time for political parties to throw out brat culture

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.