BBC Raid, Article 370, Election Commission, Governors: Justice Nariman Tears into Modi Govt
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BBC Raid, Article 370, Election Commission, Governors: Justice Nariman Tears into Modi Govt

Delivering the Smt Bansari Sheth Endowment Lecture, the judge noted that four “most disturbing” things have happened in the country this year itself. He also was severely critical of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on the Centre’s J&K decision.

Govt Outsourced Critical Projects Worth Rs 500 Crore to Consultancies in Last 5 Years: Report
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Govt Outsourced Critical Projects Worth Rs 500 Crore to Consultancies in Last 5 Years: Report

The petroleum sector received the highest number of assignments, valued at over Rs 170 crore, from the Ministry of Petroleum and four of its PSUs, while nine organisations under the power ministry outsourced assignments worth Rs 166.41 crore to multinational consultancies.

Overpricing of Coal Imports by Adani Group Led to Higher Profits, Customers Overcharged for Fuel: FT
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Overpricing of Coal Imports by Adani Group Led to Higher Profits, Customers Overcharged for Fuel: FT

A detailed FT investigation points to Adani’s use of “offshore intermediaries” to import $5 billion worth of coal at prices that were at times more than double the market price. One of these firms is owned by a Taiwanese businessman who was named by FT as a hidden shareholder in Adani firms.

Rahul Gandhi in Europe: ‘It’s a Fight – Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision vs Nathuram Godse’s Vision’
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Rahul Gandhi in Europe: ‘It’s a Fight – Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision vs Nathuram Godse’s Vision’

Gandhi said, “The BJP’s vision believes that power should be centralised, wealth should be concentrated and the conversation between … people of India should be suppressed. And so, this is the fight between two visions. I like to term it the fight between Mahatma Gandhi’s vision and Nathuram Godse’s vision.”

After Industrialists and Government Offer Jobs to Discharged Agniveers, Veterans Question Past Hiring Record
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After Industrialists and Government Offer Jobs to Discharged Agniveers, Veterans Question Past Hiring Record

Several industry leaders have offered jobs to Agniveers. The question is, how many ex-servicemen have they employed in the past in their respective corporate houses. The Modi govt. too has promised them jobs in govt departments – but it has not filled the posts reserved for them so far. Also: Farmers and workers join youth protesting Agnipath scheme.