Topic: Modi
Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi lead PM’s birthday wishes, Bhushan on ‘jumla’ day & Urmila’s restraint
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.
When Arnab Goswami ‘saved’ a life, and Chidambaram’s comeback to Modi 7 years later
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.
With NEET-JEE, the Opposition has a shot at snatching Modi’s favourite voter — the youth
Those protesting represent a wide cross-section of India’s youth—mixed in gender, caste and class. And unlike those from JNU or Jamia, they do matter to the BJP.
Sibal on why Congress chief isn’t only a ‘post’ & Greta Thunberg’s support for Indian students
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.
Trump has elevated ties with India unlike any other president, says White House
Given the countries' democratic foundations and mutual interests in rebuilding global economy, Trump will continue to build this critical partnership, the statement said.
Naga peace deal can be a feather in Modi’s cap, but watch out for China
Nehru had no illusions about the Naga insurgency. He and every prime minister since has used both carrot and stick to bring the Naga rebels overground.
Modi announces NCC expansion in border areas and training of one lakh cadets
Border area cadets will be trained by Army, those in coastal areas will be trained by Navy and where there are air bases, cadets will be trained by Air Force. A third of the 1 lakh cadets will be women.
Strong ‘bhakti’ cult, ticket-winning nationalism — why 78% people rated Modi ‘outstanding’
In episode 544 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the India Today 'Mood of the Nation' survey and analyses why Modi continues to be viewed favourably.
Sizing Modi, the ‘outsider’ in Kashmir, Himanta’s admiration for Shah & Trump’s first love
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.
‘Ram dharm’, ‘victory for Ram’ — how regional papers covered Ayodhya bhoomi pujan
Prime Minister Modi's trip lasted less than three hours in Ayodhya but got extensive coverage in Hindi and regional language papers the following morning.
Retiring early can be bad for the brain
Retiring early and working less has many benefits, such as reduced stress, better diets and more sleep. But as we found, it also has adverse effects.
Reliance Retail gets $1 billion from Silver Lake for 1.75% stake
Reliance announced on 9 Sept that the California-based private equity firm with stakes in technology-related companies will pay the amount as part of the deal.
Defence
No ‘major’ build-up at LoC but Pakistan pushing new Chinese-made assault rifles into Kashmir
Security forces have recovered EMEI Type 97 NSR rifles, manufactured by Chinese firm Norinco, which they believe were dropped into J&K through drones.
If Modi is a true reformer, he’ll bury Vodafone ghost and campaign on reforms in Bihar
No politician sees economic reform as a vote-catcher; it’s the old, povertarian economy that gets votes. Can Modi bring farm and labour reforms centre-stage?