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Galwan stand-off: NITI Aayog recommends indigenous 4G network for BSNL

If executed, the Niti Aayog move could have an adverse impact on global telecom gear manufacturers not just from China such as Huawei and ZTE but also European majors Ericsson and Nokia

Govt panel recommends capping private hospitals' fees for treating Covid-19

On April 30, the Supreme Court had sought the response of the government on a plea filed by advocate Sachin Jain, alleging that private hospitals are 'commercially exploiting' patients

NITI Aayog recommends lower rates for isolation beds in Delhi hospitals

The committee has recommended Rs 8,000-10,000, 13,000-15,000 and 15,000-18,000, including PPE costs, for isolation beds

Covid-19 crisis: No plan for another shutdown, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

A decision on capping hospitalisation charges by private hospitals will come after the NITI Aayog member VK Paul-headed committee gives its recommendations in the next two days.

Beyond alliteration: The PM's knack for wordplay, and economic realities

Anyone can string together alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought and coherent action? Real economics involves choices, or every day would be Christmas, writes T N Ninan

Needed: Coastal economic zones

CEZs could help improve exports and employment, attract FDI and offer a credible public works programme

Pending agri reform

Legalisation of land leasing will help rural poor

States fear losing revenue once agriculture market reforms kick in

The first of a two-part series looks at why states such as Punjab, which depend on taxes levied on mandi transactions, are disgruntled

Banking to be a 'strategic sector', govt discussing privatising some PSBs

According to the new privatisation policy, announced by FM Sitharaman as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' package, the government will come up with a list of strategic sectors

Centre considering extending cash support schemes for poor beyond June

These include cash assistance of Rs 500 per month given to 200 million women with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) bank accounts

Firms rush to register as MSMEs, but most may not get loans: Officials

The government had last month announced loans worth Rs 3 trillion for an estimated 4.5 million MSMEs that are facing a liquidity crunch since last year

Why most businesses, startups trying to register as MSMEs may not get loans

The government had last month announced loans worth Rs 3 trillion for an estimated 4.5 million MSMEs that are facing a liquidity crunch since last year

Experts question provisions of Centre's three agri market reform ordinances

Lack of mandatory written contracts, provision to invoke controlling powers among many bones of contention

Govt promulgates ordinances on inter-state agri trade, contract farming

However, both of Ordinances give unbridled power to the lower bureaucracy in times of dispute between farmers and buyers that can be companies in case of the Contract agreement.

Covid-19 crisis: Cabinet forms group of secys to attract foreign investment

The two bodies also aim to make Indian products go global, help develop investible pipelines

Govt sets up empowered group of secretaries to attract investments to India

The cell is aimed at creating projects with all approvals, land available for allocation and with the complete detailed project reports for adoption/ investment by investors

Covid-19: Experts seek income support, cash transfer for those affected

NIPFP's Rathin Roy said that providing income support and preventing wealth disruptions is a necessary requirement in the current situation.

Putting Indian financial sector back on feet biggest challenge: Panagariya

Panagariya also argued that fiscal stimulus, which works by creating demand, cannot go far when there are no workers to help generate a supply respons

Trust, security & digital dependence

A cyber attack is no longer about one company or a government department. In today's world, an attack on one entity can easily escalate to several others

Aaroyga Setu app to become open source, says govt after privacy controversy

'Unique thing to be done,' says Niti Aayog CEO about Aaroyga Setu