Sahil Makkar
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Make in India is going to run into trouble on the supply chain: R C Bhargava
Interview with Chairman, Maruti Suzuki
 "Make in India is going to run into trouble on the supply chain: R C Bhargava")
MPs spent less than 50% funds allotted to them
In UP, which has the largest number of parliamentarians, including Modi, expenditure is around 10%
 "MPs spent less than 50% funds allotted to them")
Bureaucrats singed by political heat in Delhi
A tussle between the Delhi government and the Lt Governor has left bureaucrats vulnerable to sudden transfers
 "Bureaucrats singed by political heat in Delhi")
For BJP, it's time to bite the bullet
The BJP faces uphill battles as Modi's charm starts to wear off, particularly in states where it is already weak
 "For BJP, it's time to bite the bullet")
Co-passengers, in trust & scepticism
Support for BJP wanes in Uttar Pradesh; long road ahead in Bihar & West Bengal to sweet poll success
 "Co-passengers, in trust & scepticism")
How India organised its relief work in Nepal
Unlike the Uttarakhand floods of 2013, the operation was carried out with clockwork precision in the Himalayan state
 "How India organised its relief work in Nepal")
 "Why Uber and Ola cannot be blocked in Delhi")
 "India's response to earthquake")
 "Ford Foundation future still uncertain")
Land acquisition continues alongside debate on new Bill
The Union government acquired land for widening of an under-construction highway, overruling farmers objections in Rohtak, Haryana
 "Land acquisition continues alongside debate on new Bill")
The dramatic evacuation of Indians from Yemen
The second-largest evacuation mission mounted by the government helped more than 5,000 Indians leave war-torn Yemen. The author goes behind the scenes to find out how this was achieved
 "The dramatic evacuation of Indians from Yemen")
Reasons for farmer suicides go beyond bad rains
Many farmers don't end their lives because of a season or two of bad rain. It's because of harassment, corruption and burden of compound interest for years that they take this route
 "Reasons for farmer suicides go beyond bad rains")
Uber adds muscle to local arms
Enhances financial capabilities of Uber India Systems, acquires Delhi-based firm
 "Uber adds muscle to local arms")
PM's idea to track kids from birth hits practical hurdles
Modi's idea was on the lines of Social Security Number (SSN) given to the children at the time of birth in the US
 "PM's idea to track kids from birth hits practical hurdles")
Uber founder Kalanick quit India arm 14 days before Delhi rape
Other employees entered board after November rejig; Uber says changes were routine and in process for months; Delhi police say will investigate all angles
 "Uber founder Kalanick quit India arm 14 days before Delhi rape")
Income guarantee, not doles, the answer
Experts point to the need for a shift from culture of relief packages; weather and price insurance needed for farmers
 "Income guarantee, not doles, the answer")
Farmers caught in a vicious debt cycle
Marriages on hold, children being returned from schools over unpaid fees; the rural economy is bearing the brunt of unseasonal rains, a crisis in the sugar cane sector and a fall in prices of farm pro
 "Farmers caught in a vicious debt cycle")
Uttar Pradesh's sugar industry faces its worst crisis
Sugar mills in UP owe thousands of crores to cane farmers. Banks are unwilling to lend to the sector. The authors dissect the festering agrarian-industrial-social problem
 "Uttar Pradesh's sugar industry faces its worst crisis")
Govt sends legal notice to BBC, bans film on social media
The government also served a court order on all social media websites against hosting the content
 "Can the whistle-blower take refuge in law?")