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Robbing Peter to pay Paul

The government has recently taken steps to ringfence the steel industry

Crude politics

Daily revision of petrol and diesel prices has burdened the masses

Tradition plus sensitivity

The famous Dasara procession in Mysuru typically has a lead elephant carrying a howdah with a goddess idol

Negative narrative

Rajnath Singh said anti-national elements have been trying to foment tension

Educating junior officers

A minister of state in Modi's government decided to call status meetings

Avoidable issues

GST has been claimed as a revolutionary step in the direction of improving and simplifying taxation and tax collection procedures

Consider social impact

Modi in his address during Sardar Saravor Dam inauguration mainly targeted academics, activists, and the World Bank

1.4 million youth arrested for riots in 10 years, 96% men: NCRB

NCRB started listing cases related to riots under eight categories from 2014

'If IMFL works, so can IFRS'

Ind-AS is based on IFRS that actually stands for International Financial Reporting Standards

House that!

A JD-U spokesperson advised Tejashwi Yadav to not be 'fascinated with the bungalow'

Rahul Gandhi's new fans

Rahul's interaction with students and faculty in US seems to have found him new fans

Good tidings from Japan

The growing friendship comes at a crucial time

Worrisome trade data

Overvalued Indian rupee needs attention

Down and out

GDP surprises on the downside; govt must respond swiftly

Short-term handshakes

India is concerned more about China and Pakistan

Need for a fresh outlook

Ecosystems comprising marshlands, wetlands, lakes, drainage systems, water bodies

Importance of civic sense

The people of Mumbai should become conscious and avoid using plastic bags

Tit-for-tat over start-up event

With Assembly elections due next year in Karnataka

Maintaining a low profile

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has been maintaining a low profile after a spate of train accidents

Quiet amid criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle @narendramodi was silent on Thursday