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Monthly Archives: January, 2019

The way forward for India: Targeted Basic Income

The choice of this new policy instrument is very clear, it should come under the Direct Benefit Transfer framework in the form of a Targeted Basic Income.

Congress’ Mahagathbandhan dream suffers another jolt as Naveen Patnaik declares BJD will not join

Naveen Patnaik said that the BJD will "continue with the policy of equidistance"  from the BJP and Congress.

Here are 4 lies being spread about 10% reservation to the economically backward section of society

The Narendra Modi government, in a historic move, introduced the 124th constitutional amendment that paved the way for 10% reservation to economically backward people.

Punjab: Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide as his loan does not meet Congress government’s loan waiver criteria

The local farmer union has claimed that many farmers are distressed in the state as their loans do not meet the terms and conditions set by the Congress government to obtain a waiver.

BCCI issues showcause notice to cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul for sexist remarks

The BCCI is also considering banning cricketers from participating in such talkshows following Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul's debacle on Koffee With Karan.

TMC MP Saumitra Khan joins BJP, more TMC MPs “in touch” claims BJP leader Mukul Roy

BJP leader and former TMC leader Mukul Roy has claimed that at least 5 more MPs were in touch with him and wanted to join the BJP ahead of the general elections.

Suspected Pakistani spy arrested from the Arunachal Pradesh border

The suspected spy arrested worked as a porter for the Indian Army in the border villages of Arunachal Pradesh.

Did the Rafale deal not go through during the UPA because of dealings of ‘Michel mama’, asks PM

It as recently revealed that Michel had allegedly lobbied on behalf of Eurofighter to influence the Rafale deal.

In a first, Archaeologists discovered a couple grave in a Harappan cemetery

This is the first anthropologically confirmed case of coupled burial from a Harappan cemetery

10% reservation for the poor: Contrary to claims, here is why it might not encroach on the 50% reservation cap

The current 10% reservation introduced by Modi govt, granted by the 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill would not breach the 50% reservation limit set by the Indra Sawhney judgement

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