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PM Narendra Modi
Modi was raised in a small town in northern Gujarat, and he completed an M.A. degree in political science from Gujarat University in Ahmadabad. He joined the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organization in the early 1970s and set up a unit of the RSS’s students’ wing, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, in his area. Modi rose steadily in the RSS
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Page 9 - Latest Updates on PM Narendra Modi
Letter to BS: PM address a let down for those expecting concrete steps
His exhortation to people to strictly abide by the lockdown rules and the rhetoric, laced with positivity, is nothing new
 "Letter to BS: PM address a let down for those expecting concrete steps")
Best of BS Opinion: Unify the labour market, coronavirus outbreak, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
Prolonged coronavirus lockdown could make India's summer water crisis worse
For municipal and panchayat administrators in India, April is the month when bad news begins to pour in
 "Prolonged coronavirus lockdown could make India's summer water crisis worse")
Mr Modi's mojo
Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Mr Modi's mojo bag is
Economy needs more govt support
Lockdown was a brave decision. Now, policy-making requires a similar display of boldness
 "Economy needs more govt support")
Focus on gradual resumption
Govt should consider the suggestions made by DPIIT
 "Focus on gradual resumption")
The Chakravyuh challenge
Exiting from the lockdown will be as tricky and challenging as imposing it
Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM
On Tuesday, Kerala had to offer an interest rate of 8.96 per cent for Rs 6,000 crore market borrowing for state development loan for a 15-year period
 "Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM")
Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd
Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines
 "Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd")
India all set to ship HCQ sought by Trump as key drug against coronavirus
This week India allowed some exports of the drug and Trump has thanked New Delhi for the decision
 "India all set to ship HCQ sought by Trump as key drug against coronavirus")
Covid-19 lockdown to be extended, Centre to issue guidelines: Yediyurappa
Modi held a video conference with all state chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic and to take their feedback on whether the 21-day shutdown should be extended
 "Covid-19 lockdown to be extended, Centre to issue guidelines: Yediyurappa")
PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata
Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April
 "PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata")
Between extending lockdown and lifting it, India must walk the middle path
The lockdown has worked. But an overdose of it could kill through long-lasting side-effects. It should be systematically loosened or de-escalated
 "Between extending lockdown and lifting it, India must walk the middle path")
Best of BS Opinion: Covid-19, creating fiscal space for states, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Covid-19, creating fiscal space for states, and more")
Ball in Centre's court: States for lockdown extension as India sits tight
PM Modi to hold meeting with chief ministers on April 11
 "Ball in Centre's court: States for lockdown extension as India sits tight")
Openness and leadership
By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided
The writ of the RWAs
Many RWAs and associations of urban dwellers across the country are assuming powers they do not possess and behaving like tinpot dictators
 "The writ of the RWAs")
Covid-19: PM to interact with CMs tomorrow; extension of lockdown on agenda
According to an official statement, he said states, district administrations and experts have suggested the extension of the lockdown to flatten the Covid-19 curve
 "Covid-19: PM to interact with CMs tomorrow; extension of lockdown on agenda")
Covid-19: India to export HCQ to foreign govts, not private firms: Report
In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Donald Trump had sought supply of hydroxychloroquine to the US
Letter to BS: The economic costs of the lockdown need to be considered
The Prime Minister needs to take a considered call on this
 "Letter to BS: The economic costs of the lockdown need to be considered")
