ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.
Addl sessions judge Sanjay Bansal made the observations while hearing case linked to M/s Kohinoor Steel Pvy Ltd, in which it discharged ex-coal secy HC Gupta & joint secy KS Kropha.
In one of the cases against ex-coal ministry officers HC Gupta & KS Kropha, the trial court held that administrative lapses, without any quid pro quo, cannot be considered criminal acts.
Analysis of Indian data shows merchandise accounts for a shrinking share of India’s total export basket. This decline has accelerated since 2014, despite Modi govt's ‘Make in India’ push.
Congress accuses NDA govt of a "U-turn" from its previous stance on the Act, which was passed by Parliament in 2010. BJP had opposed the law, as it was originally introduced by UPA govt.
Singh’s outlook on economic & political matters was often at odds with Congress. There were instances when he initially found himself isolated, only for the party to fall in line later.
A simple growth rate comparison suggests India grew slower in 2014-23 than 2004-2013, but this overlooks impact of global economy. Factoring this in changes economic performance picture.
Last 20 years' data shows capex share in spending has risen since 1st term of Modi govt in 2014-15 & that of subsidies has dropped. Under UPA between 2004-2014, subsidies rose while capex fell.
Data shows 'revenue foregone' due to tax incentives mostly benefited corporates in 2004-05. Situation improved by 2013-14, but individuals became main beneficiaries only under Modi govt.
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says 'it was PM Modi who took the decision for the passage of the long-pending bill', rebuts criticism on 'delayed implementation, lack of OBC quota'.
When a woman menstruates, when/if she decides to marry, when/if she decides to have kids, should not be factors when looking at a woman’s potential from a hiring standpoint.
The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.
Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.
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