Page 3 - Archis Mohan

Four days left: Parliament braces for key Bills amid Opposition protests

With four sittings left in the monsoon session, Opposition protests over police action are set to continue as the government prepares to introduce four new Bills

'Gujarat is driving its economic growth via sector-specific policies'

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel outlines plans to make the state a $1 trillion economy by 2030, attract GCCs, expand renewables and reform state-run enterprises

Explore post-release review panel for OTT content: Parliamentary panel

The parliamentary committee also sought a standardised multilingual grievance system for intermediaries and stronger safeguards for online advertisements and cybercrime

'Internal affair': MEA rejects US criticism of proposed amendments to FCRA

MEA rejected US criticism of the proposed FCRA amendments, calling India's legislative process an internal matter as Parliament may take up the Bill next week

Monsoon Session: Govt steps up outreach to Oppn amid House logjam

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan urged Kiren Rijiju to convey the Opposition's demand that Amit Shah attend the House as the parliamentary deadlock continued

1991 marked a paradigm shift in industrial, trade policy: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh says the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy, but reviving private investment is now the country's biggest economic policy challenge

'Extract after extract in Manmohan's 1991 speech was from my mini Budget'

Former finance minister Yashwant Sinha says his 1990 mini Budget shaped Manmohan Singh's 1991 speech, while calling for continuous reforms and infrastructure-led demand growth

Prashant Kishor storms BJP's Bankipur fortress, wins debut electoral battle

Jan Suraaj chief hands BJP its first defeat in Patna seat since it was carved out in 2008

Tax Bill to widen steps to attract foreign investment, ease rules

The government plans to widen tax incentives for offshore funds, electronics, data centres and diamond trading to attract long-term foreign investment and boost ease of doing business

Govt to introduce Bankers' Books Evidence Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday

The proposed law will replace the 1891 Act, expand the definition of bankers' books and provide a technology-neutral legal framework for financial records.

Youth connect: PM Modi ramps up Instagram outreach after Neet row

From anti-drug campaigns to exam reforms and Instagram outreach, PM Narendra Modi has intensified efforts to engage India's youth after nationwide protests

E20 debate shifts into high gear amid protests and political heat

The AAP plans a march to the Prime Minister's residence tomorrow as opposition parties step up protests against blended petrol, Archis Mohan writes

Focus of TN Budget will shift to investment from expenditure: Chakravarty

Congress MP Praveen Chakravarty says Tamil Nadu's first TVK budget will prioritise revenue reforms, fiscal discipline and investment, while calling for a rethink on jobs and welfare

Our focus has not been limited to signing MoUs, says CM Mohan Yadav

MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says ₹10 trillion of proposed investments have moved to implementation as the state bets on textiles, manufacturing, tourism and renewable energy

Parliament passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill with stricter norms

Parliament passed the amendment to the anti-paper leak law, strengthening penalties amid Opposition demands to reform or scrap the NTA and NEET

PM chairs 4th CCS meet on West Asia, orders uninterrupted fertiliser supply

Prime Minister directs ministries to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supplies for the Rabi season and strengthen support for Indian seafarers affected by the conflict

MEA should have a 'polar ambassador', purchase polar research vehicles

A parliamentary panel has recommended appointing a dedicated polar ambassador, acquiring ice-breaking research vessels and pursuing full Arctic Council membership to strengthen India's polar diplomacy

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Amendment Bill amid Opposition din

Lok Sabha passes tougher anti-paper leak Bill as government and Opposition clash over student protests and allegations of police excesses

India terms PoK assembly elections a 'cosmetic electoral exercise'

The MEA said the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir elections are an attempt to camouflage Islamabad's illegal occupation and conceal alleged human rights violations

Lok Sabha takes up anti-paper leak Bill, Oppn slams action on protesters

BJP cites past leaks as Opposition targets Centre over protests and exam failures