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Why this could be the best year for divestment
If the government can fix a few glitches in its process, it can get closer than ever to hitting the target
 "Why this could be the best year for divestment")
Manipur's young moving ahead in this isle of turbulence
This reverse migration received an impetus after the Armed Force (Special Powers) Act was lifted from the municipal areas of Imphal in 2004
 "Manipur's young moving ahead in this isle of turbulence")
DGFT's sloppy and arbitrary decisions
The petitioners contended DGFT had powers only to clarify an existing provision and none to introduce a new provision in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) through a circular
After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos
Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream
 "After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos")
Delays in Indradhanush rollout for PSBs draw flak
An year on, PSB executives and analysts say the plans are drifting, even as they praise the government's objective
 "Delays in Indradhanush rollout for PSBs draw flak")
 "StatsGuru: Tracking the financial health of lenders")
New assessment rules remove security burden
The essence of the new guidelines is that importers having certification as AEO, public sector companies and govt undertakings will get a favourable dispensation by way of waiver of security or reduce
 "Modi to chair meeting on island development soon")
Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM
Rs 50 is ex-factory price, excluding excise, transportation and distribution costs
 "Consumers paying Rs 80-90 per LED bulb, not Rs 50 as claimed by PM")
New report pours cold water on river projects
As the government mulls the final nod for linking the Ken and Betwa rivers, a report on water management raises fresh environmental and social concerns
 "New report pours cold water on river projects")
StatsGuru: What the I-T returns reveal
The trigger for the release of income tax returns data was economist Thomas Piketty's demand, who had complained of the lack of transparency regarding such information
 "StatsGuru: What the I-T returns reveal")
Nagela Fatela and the real story behind rural electrification
Electricity supply has always been a political subject. And dark villages help fuel it during elections. Promises of free power for years has led to darkness
 "All states compete for investors, and only the fittest will survive")
 "The pillar of our development model is creation of jobs: Vasundhara Raje")
 "Reforms have been announced, but need to percolate to the local level")
Rajasthan crosses policy challenges
The state has implemented a series of labour, industry and legal reforms, and received investment proposals worth Rs 3.5 lakh cr
 "Rajasthan crosses policy challenges")
New scheme for apparel export
The commerce ministry has notified a special advance authorisation scheme for articles of apparel and clothing accessories
Oil block auction faces uphill battle
The new hydrocarbon policy has ironed out most of the glitches in oil and gas production, but questions over viability of blocks remain
 "Oil block auction faces uphill battle")