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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicModi Govt

Topic: Modi Govt

Modi govt decides to build Kartarpur corridor till border, urging Pakistan to follow suit

The corridor will help Sikh pilgrims visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on the banks of the Ravi river in Pakistan. 

‘Strong’ CJI letter to Modi govt prompts rethink on naming Gujarat HC acting chief justice

ThePrint has learnt that CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s objections forced Modi govt to backtrack on bypassing senior-most Gujarat HC judge for acting chief justice.

To woo students from US & Europe, Modi govt to start yoga, Sanskrit courses in universities

The courses, which are a part of the HRD Ministry's ‘Study in India’ programme, are likely to be of 4-6 week duration.

On top of everything else, the rupee has to deal with the Modi govt-RBI clash

The discord over the RBI’s autonomy comes at a time when the Rupee has been routed by oil prices.

India’s national panels on rights & civil liberties lie vacant, toothless under Modi govt

From NHRC and NCW to child rights and information panel, several crucial commissions are headless and simply too short-staffed to perform their tasks.

Modi govt is looking for money in all the wrong places

Modi govt needs money to appease voters but it shouldn’t resort to deceptive transactions involving listed public sector firms.

Explain how you decided to buy Rafale jets, Supreme Court asks Modi govt

The top court clarified that it does not want information on pricing and technical particulars.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt for targeting official who objected to Rafale deal

The Congress president also alleged that the officer was penalised, while those who sided with the government were rewarded.

No-confidence motion against Modi govt defeated by 325-126 votes

Here’s a real-time commentary in which our experts track the no-confidence motion in Parliament. 11:09 pm: The no-confidence motion against the Modi govt is defeated...

As fuel prices touch the sky, Modi govt doesn’t have any pretty options in poll year

Diesel, the most-used fuel in India is more expensive than ever before, and petrol prices also are hovering around record levels in several cities. Controls on diesel pricing were lifted four years ago, after freeing petrol rates first.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

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.