'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'
'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'
Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.
While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.
The initiative would provide double the relief announced by the states of UP and Maharashtra, the Punjab CM said.
Despite the relaxation of the one-child policy in 2016, the number of live births per 1,000 people fell to a record low of 10.48 in 2019, down from 10.94 in 2018.
Jamiat chief Maulana Arshad Madani said they took the decision following extensive deliberations involving lawyers and experts.
Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.
Bankers said the mammoth task of cleaning up the PSBs and improving their health will be a mammoth task for any chief executive.
RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.
Karnataka was on Tuesday directed to release 2,000 cusecs Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu from October 7 to 18 by the Supreme Court.
Assembly elections coming up in November and December could offer a window of opportunity to the government to make GST attractive through rate cuts.
The state government has formed two committees under the chief secretary and the cane commissioner on the matter.
Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.
'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'
Centre has examined other alternatives to pellet guns like skunk water, laser dazzler and chilli-filled pava shells which are found to be "not so successful" like the controversial pellet guns.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said it had documented cases where workers building venues for Russia's 2018 soccer World Cup had been left unpaid, made to work in dangerously cold conditions, or suffered reprisals for raising concerns.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.
'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.
A government can't just take away public money, and the RBI can't extinguish its liability. 'The RBI has to honour the value any time a person with legal and taxed money lays claim on the value.'
Bankers said fear of loan losses impairing their careers could make officers wary of sanctioning new loan proposals on their own.
'My immediate concern is restoring prestige and decorum of Rajya Sabha...'
This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.
If cleared, the ONGC arm will become the first subsidiary company of an existing Maharatna to get into this superior league among government-owned entities.
IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.
'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.
Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said the purpose of the COVID vaccine drive would be to break the chain of viral transmission.
If this turns into reality, India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be the lowest since 2012-13, which could severely hit job creation and income growth in the near term.
The Supreme Court order has created a new legal framework for coal mining by ruling that only the Union government and its entities can do it.
'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'
Looks like the Udta Maker makes will get no help from the government
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If we can come up with ways of sharing property rights on the internet, why not do something similar in urban spaces, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
One of the urgent tasks ahead for the new government should be to improve public trust in the executive.
Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.
Farmers and pro-Kannada outfit activists protested in various parts of Karnataka against the Supreme Court direction to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
The view among the regulator and the government is that the currency is overvalued
The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.
GST rates would depend upon whether the commodity is used by a rich person or a common man
If you looked back at 2018 and had to give it a name, the Year of Limitations might be the most accurate.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and Make in India -- are not covered here.
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