Topic: Pulses pricing
Pulse prices soaring. Why the Modi govt’s policy actions are falling flat
The recent policy actions are, in a way, an acknowledgment of the inaccuracies reflected in the government’s own production data.
Modi govt relaxes pulses stock limit rules within 2 weeks amid strong opposition
Modi govt has now increased the permissible stock quantity of pulses allowed for wholesalers and millers with a complete exemption for importers.
How Modi govt’s stock limit move could hurt long-term stability in domestic pulses market
Pulse traders allege government stock limit intervention goes against the spirit of free import and will impact the ongoing sowing of pulses.
Stan Swamy’s death tragic. Courts must reflect on UAPA’s draconian bail provisions
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From toilets for disabled to ‘coffee with collector’, a Tamil Nadu IAS officer shows the way
Virudhnagar in Tamil Nadu was one of India’s 112 under-developed districts. The current DM is trying to change that.
What are UST & Luna and why the fall of 2 ‘stablecoins’ led to a crypto crash in India
Along with crash in value of UST and Luna coins, Indian market for crypto assets also reeling under strict control imposed by government, with the imposition of TDS on all crypto transactions.
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NSA Ajit Doval pushes for ‘terror free’ Afghanistan, says India stands with Afghan people
Doval's comments came at 4th Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan attended by national security advisors from Tajikistan, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan & China.
Why it’s obscene to tell Ukraine to give in & how war-upended global balance of power brings openings for India
Global order is in flux, and India is being wooed by all. It opens up economic, strategic & military possibilities unimaginable till recently. It is for India to take this opportunity.