Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-cuts-do-not-always-benefit-consumers-kerala-govt-study/article37873925.ece Citing the prices of about 20 goods, the study says that they have become costlier even after reduction in GST rates – istock.com/Nisha
Day: December 7, 2021
GDP: Growth is real, but challenges abound – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/growth-is-real-but-challenges-abound/2383046/ For the first half of FY22, the absolute real GDP is still lower than in the first half of FY21. Growth remains inequitable;
E-way bill generation drops to lowest in 5 months in November – The Financial Express
lipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/november-e-way-bills-lowest-in-five-months/2383349/ The daily e-way generation was 20.38 lakh in November, down 14% on month compared with 23.71 lakh in October. However, the daily e-way
Justice in Nagaland: Civilian deaths in army ops must be credibly investigated. And time to review AFSPA
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/justice-in-nagaland-civilian-deaths-in-army-ops-must-be-credibly-investigated-and-time-to-review-afspa/TOI Edit Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of
Toolkit for the Indian reformer: The farm laws fiasco offers 7 lessons on how to reform in a democracy
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/men-and-ideas/toolkit-for-the-indian-reformer-the-farm-laws-fiasco-offers-7-lessons-on-how-to-reform-in-a-democracy/Gurcharan Das Bestselling author Gurcharan Das is a former CEO of Procter & Gamble India. He was VP & MD, P&G Worldwide, when he
When can an individual get statutory bail? – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-when-can-an-individual-get-statutory-bail/article37846868.ece Why was lawyer and activist Sudha Bharadwaj given bail, but the co-accused denied the same relief? The story so far: The National Investigation Agency
How is hallmarking being implemented? – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/explained-how-is-hallmarking-being-implemented/article37847127.ece?homepage=true Will every piece of gold jewellery have a unique identification number? Why was the move necessary? The story so far: The Government of
A docket full of unresolved constitutional cases – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-docket-full-of-unresolved-constitutional-cases/article37874576.ece These involve crucial questions about state power, accountability and impunity, and cannot be left hanging by the courts During the framing of the
The way to tackle malnutrition – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-way-to-tackle-malnutrition/article37874294.ece It is high time that the process of monitoring nutrition got importance over survey outcomes The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 shows negligible
Basking in reflected glory – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/basking-in-reflected-glory/article37874281.ece It is a cause for concern that those trained in India go abroad to become hugely successful “Wow!” I said when news flashed
End the impunity: On Nagaland killing – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/end-the-impunity-on-nagaland-killing/article37874510.ece?homepage=true The botched Army operation in Nagaland is yet another reason why AFSPA should go Notwithstanding the rationale provided by the Union Government and the
Proposal to create bad bank for farm loans raises several issues that need careful deliberation
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/indian-banks-association-bad-loans-agricultural-sector-7659784/ 🔴 There are better ways to help farmers. Ensuring timely access to credit on more favourable terms for one. But the broader policy
Justice not about money… punish Army officers responsible: father of killed miner | North East India News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/nagaland/nagaland-justice-not-about-money-punish-army-officers-responsible-father-of-killed-miner-7659852/ In the clash that ensued between forces and villagers after the ambush, seven more villagers died, including 38-year-old Hokup, whose wedding the entire
Reflections of a rookie private market investor | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/reflections-of-a-rookie-private-market-investor-121120601498_1.html Committing capital to younger companies is full of promise, but there are a few factors investors need to watch out for At my
Employment data disappoints in November | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/employment-data-disappoints-in-november-121120601138_1.html According to World Bank’s modelled ILO estimates, only 17 countries are worse than India on LPR Headline data on employment in November 2021
Apollo Hospital, Info Edge in Nifty 50 race, Indian Oil might make an exit | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/apollo-hospital-info-edge-in-nifty-50-race-indian-oil-might-make-an-exit-121120600981_1.html However, if IOC shares rally 10-15% from current levels over next few weeks and Apollo or Info Edge fall or remain unchanged, there
Income distinction | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/income-distinction-121120601488_1.html Investment income should not be treated differently The Union finance ministry is in the process of preparing the Budget for the next fiscal
Don’t take coercive action under new IT Rules: Madras High Court tells Centre | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/dont-take-coercive-action-under-new-it-rules-madras-high-court-tells-centre-1058289.html Earlier, the petitioner’s senior counsel alleged that the Centre was initiating penal action as per the provisions of the Rules Madras High Court.
This book shop in Puttur, a beacon of hope for poor students | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-districts/this-book-shop-in-puttur-a-beacon-of-hope-for-poor-students-1058380.html The tiled shop in Puttur, is a mere stationery shop selling books & pens for some but for students keen on pursuing their
FIR against absconding Omicron patient, star hotel | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/fir-against-absconding-omicron-patient-star-hotel-1058388.html As per the FIR, the traveller left without informing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) health officials Representative image. Credit: PTI File Photo