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India and neighbors

Don’t harbour unrealistic illusions, China tells India: (The Hindu)

China said on Monday that it will safeguard its security interests at “any cost” as its sovereignty was “indomitable”, amid a standoff with India in the Sikkim sector. Government policies

Centre seeks more time on cattle slaughter rules: (The Hindu)

The Centre on Monday asked the Supreme Court for more time to report back on the progress in modifying the controversial cattle slaughter ban rules. “Everything in totality is being considered,” it said.

What’s brewing in Darjeeling: (The Hindu, Editorial)

The Gorkhaland movement constitutes an opting out of West Bengal’s domination and opting in to the democratic frameworks of India.

Opposition seeks scrutiny of Banking Regulation Bill: (The Hindu)

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

The Bill seeks to authorise the RBI to resolve the problem of stressed assets, even as the Opposition demanded that it be sent to a standing committee for scrutiny.

Admiralty Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod: (The Hindu)

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed two Bills on jurisdiction and settlement of maritime claims and the Footwear Design and Development Institute. However, the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2017, could not be taken up. Effects of developed and developing countries policies

Bilateral catalyst: (The Hindu, Editorial)

American cooperation in science, technology and innovation will help India’s start-up ecosystem.

International groupings and agreements

‘Enough political will to seal RCEP talks’: (The Hindu)

India is ‘fully committed’ to taking forward the negotiations for a mega Free Trade Agreement (FTA) called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), to ensure that it is a ‘balanced’ pact that benefits all the 16 Asia-Pacific nations including itself that are participating in the talks. Development of social sector Private healthcare with public money: (Live Mint, Editorial)

It is imperative to ensure that the association with the private sector, as far as healthcare is concerned, is rooted in principles of justice rather than financial expedience.

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Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment

Taxing times for the States: (The Hindu, Editorial)

The withering of the States’ fiscal independence under GST strikes at the core of federalism.

Ambiguity on GST irks solar players: (The Hindu)

‘Suppliers yet to pass on input tax credits; higher costs will be passed on to end users’.

Getting it wrong on GST: (Indian Express, Editorial)

GST: Five per cent rate for aids for the disabled is more beneficial than exemption.

Science and Tech

SC for more data on GM mustard: (The Hindu)

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the government to stop itself from embarking on any project on, or commercial release of, genetically modified (GM) mustard.

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