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Topic: UPA Government

CBI’s ‘selective approach’ & ‘strange’ trends in its probes, flagged by court in coal scam case

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.

Coal block allocation case: How court junked each charge levelled against 2 UPA-era officials by CBI

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.

How India’s share in global goods exports has remained lower than what it was at Independence

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.

Why Congress is opposing Centre’s plan to amend 2010 nuclear civil liability law

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.

Nuclear deal to Sharm el-Sheikh statement & FDI, Manmohan Singh’s relationship with Congress was fraught

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.

Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Opposition over stand against lateral entry, says first proposed by UPA

UPSC recently announced a notification for recruiting joint, deputy secretaries & directors through lateral entry. Opposition parties claim it undermines reservation rights.

Some NCP MLAs to leave Ajit camp? Sharad Pawar says may take back those ‘who won’t hurt party’s image’

Following Ajit Pawar camp's poor showing in LS polls, there is growing speculation that some MLAs are willing to defect to NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections.

‘UPA couldn’t handle 2008 global financial crisis. It wasn’t as serious as Covid,’ says Sitharaman

Presenting the 'white paper' in LS, the Finance Minister compared the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic, hinting at then Congress-led UPA govt's inadequacy in handling it.

Whose economic performance was better, UPA or NDA? Growth rates don’t tell the whole story

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.

Rising capex share, falling subsidy burden — how Modi govt’s spending priorities differ from UPA’s

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.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.