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BCCI case: CAG moves SC, seeks modification of July 2016 directive
The CAG, in its application, has sought modification of the July 18, 2016 order by which the apex court had accepted the recommendations of Justice R M Lodha committee
 "BCCI case: CAG moves SC, seeks modification of July 2016 directive")
The missing policy
Decision on public sector enterprises should not be delayed
 "The missing policy")
Why Modi's PM CARES is more democratic than PM National Relief Fund
With a constitutionally sound trust in place, expectations would be that PM CARES becomes a war chest India can readily rely on in emergencies when the future of an entire country is at stake
 "Why Modi's PM CARES is more democratic than PM National Relief Fund")
Wanted: Plain tales from the government
Hardly a month goes by without some prominent former member of the second rung of government - the first rung is the ministers - sallying forth in a quiet baritone
 "Wanted: Plain tales from the government")
Indian Railways may rationalise fare, cut freight rates to boost economy
In September, the railways had announced several incentives to boost freight traffic
 "Indian Railways may rationalise fare, cut freight rates to boost economy")
Time to do away with fiscal responsibility law? No virtue in stipulating 3%
Target years for reaching the desired fiscal deficit are pushed back; and when FMs are unable to get close to targets, they fudge the books and push the burden on to hapless PSUs, writes T N Ninan
Letters: A stitch in time
With reference to the editorial "Failures in defence" (July 28), the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on defence equipments speaks volumes about the scant respect being shown by the government agencies/departments to the security concerns of the nation. Needless to say any delay in the acquisition of vital defence equipment and timely execution of the related projects can wreak havoc with national security should an emergency arise.The editorial justifiably highlights several key issues pertaining to strengthening of our forces where prompt action was required but was delayed for one reason or another. Mind you, the matter pertaining to the placing of final orders with vendors for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft is unresolved despite the lapse of around four years since these were officially chosen by the government after thorough scrutiny.It is ironical to learn that our armed forces have also failed to maintain defence equipment properly. This must be v