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ISLAMABAD: Cash-strapped Pakistan is expected to get USD 700 million as the next tranche of the bailout from the IMF as the Executive Board of the global lender meets on January 11, according to a media report on Tuesday. The board of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund is set to deliberate and potentially grant final […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Narendra Modi government had successfully avoided any meaningful discussion on the three new criminal laws in the Lok Sabha by resorting to suspension of almost entire opposition members in the Lok Sabha, but had to face a serious roadblock even before their implementation enforcing the Centre to give a second thought […]

The post Drivers’ Protest Shows The Three New Criminal Laws Are Pandora’s Box first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

Describing secularism as a foundational pillar of India’s democracy, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said the word secular is being used as a “pejorative” by those now in power, resulting in increased polarisation in the society. “They say they are committed to ’democracy’, but at the same time, they weaken the safeguards meant to ensure its […]

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MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday proposed to tighten norms for dividend declaration by banks as it lowered the net non-performing asset (NPA) ratio for a lender to be eligible for paying dividends. In a draft circular released on Tuesday, the RBI said it would not entertain any ad hoc dispensation on […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak EVM concerns have cropped up again, because the older Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are still in use in large numbers, newer EVMs that come with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) paper record are not comprehensive enough, and even all the VVPATs are not counted to match the actual votes polled. […]

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Ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to the young Muslim community and told them to protect mosques before they are “snatched away”. Owaisi asked the youths to be on the lookout for the activities carried out by the BJP-led Centre and said that mosques in […]

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The BJP on Sunday alleged that members of the Christian community who recently joined the party in Kerala are facing online attacks from supporters of the Congress and the CPI(M). The saffron party, which has been actively courting the Christian community in the state, issued a warning of strong retaliation against those involved in the […]

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By Girish Linganna The Indian defence manufacturing sector has advanced significantly, largely due to the government’s ‘Make in India’ policy and emphasis on self-sufficiency. But difficulties that can hinder development in 2024 need to be addressed. So like all significant nations, India has an Army, Navy and Air Force and these wings need among other […]

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To “exact revenge on the AAP,” which controls the nation’s capital and the border state, the BJP-led federal government rejected the tableaux of Delhi and Punjab for the Republic Day parade alleged Delhi Art, Culture, and Languages Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday. Addressing a press conference, Bharadwaj said the Centre has rejected Delhi’s tableaux for […]

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NEW DELHI: Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday tweaked the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) to enhance the ease of doing business. This came after Sebi received representations from stock exchanges and market participants, including online bond platforms. “The proposed modifications shall aid in ease of doing business for OBPPs,” the Securities […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Priyanka Gandhi, a severe critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the latest political personality to be brought under the yoke of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case of, what else, money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It is for the judiciary to decide the legitimacy […]

The post Even Priyanka Gandhi Is Not Spared By Modi’s ED-Driven Witch-Hunt first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Sarah Thanawala The heat of the flames of violence that flared up in Manipur in May this year quickly reached the Supreme Court of India. It all started on March 27, when the Manipur High Court directed the state government to consider the inclusion of the Meitei community in the list of Scheduled Tribes. […]

The post Manipur Burned, Govt Failed, Supreme Court Tried first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav MicroStrategy’s unwavering commitment to Bitcoin, evident in its recent $615 million purchase and overall holdings of $5.9 billion, has ignited a fiery debate. While supporters applaud CEO Michael Saylor’s visionary leadership, critics like Peter Schiff paint a picture of reckless obsession. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin obsession is a complex phenomenon driven by a […]

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The BJP is trying to broaden its political canvas by finding ways to reach out to sub-minority groups among Muslims and Christians, while the Opposition, in its effort to address its diverse support base at the regional level, seems to be pushing Hindus away through a series of statements about the religion, Ram Temple and […]

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By Arun Kumar Shrivastav Maharashtra boasts a seemingly healthy tiger population, but the numbers hide a troubling reality: a significant number of these magnificent creatures are dying, with a third of the deaths attributed to unnatural causes. Since 2018, Maharashtra has lost 151 tigers. Poaching and electrocution were responsible for 42 tiger deaths. Drowning incidents […]

The post Save The Maharashtra Tiger, 41 Killed In 10 Months Alone first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

A major controversy erupted on the first day of the winter session of the newly-elected Madhya Pradesh Assembly after a portrait of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was replaced with that of Dr BR Ambedkar behind the Speaker’s chair in the House. It is important to note that originally there were two posters behind the […]

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NEW DELHI: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Friday released the first inspection report of firms that are part of the network of Big Four audit firms, pointing to gaps in several places, including in the way audit papers were secured and compliance with provisions of the Companies Act and prescribed standards. “This is […]

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NEW DELHI: The government has initiated a plan to recognize skill certifications awarded by top corporate, including multinationals, to their employees by standardizing and assigning credits to their skills training and bench marking it to international standards. While Microsoft, IBM, HCL Tech and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have come on board, talks are […]

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MUMBAI: Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) should have sufficient authority, which is derived from membership agreements, to set ethical, professional and governance standards and enforce them on the members, according to RBI’s draft “Omnibus Framework for recognising SROs” for lenders regulated by it. The SRO should have objective, well-defined and consultative processes to make rules relating to […]

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By Ashis Biswas Despite four rounds of prolonged talks, unity eludes, even on basic issues, potential partners in the much-hyped opposition alliance – famously christened INDIA – in east and northeast India. Major opposition parties of Assam   and Bihar have rejected two proposals, one on seat-sharing and the other on projecting a “PM face” for […]

The post INDI-Alliance In Assam, Bihar Cannot Agree On Seat-Sharing, PM Face first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By P. Sudhir Governors in Opposition-ruled states are becoming tools for the ruling party at the Centre to advance its political agenda and to create difficulties for the concerned state government for implementing its welfare programmes and development schemes. The role of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan is particularly disruptive and obnoxious.  He had sat […]

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