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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 5th January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] SC schedules day-to-day hearings on Cauvery appeals from Feb 7 Pollution problem: rules tough but implementation weak Citizens’ interest best served when public money is not wasted: HC Ken-Betwa river-linking project faces new hurdle J.S. Khehar sworn in as Chief Justice INTERNATIONAL [The Hindu] China’s stance on terror self-defeating,…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – 4th January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] SC asks list of firms with debts over 500 cr. Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] Two takes on democracy Secularising the election The Court reigns Supreme ECONOMY [The Hindu] RBI tells banks to ensure 40% of cash supply reaches rural areas Union Budget to be presented on February 1 Indian Express…
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Briefs – 3rd January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] SC extends judicial review powers Seeking votes on religious basis a corrupt act: SC Centre stalling judicial transfers: SC Agni-IV test a ‘grand success’ It will be a disservice to the ‘little man’: SC Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] All’s not well in the Army What is special about special courts?…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 2nd January 2017
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] Pak. endorses China’s block on Masood Azhar Editorial/OPINION [The Hindu] Playing the angles, with Russia Not just about a quota ECONOMY [The Hindu] Hoarded black money to be converted into cheaper loans’ ‘Demonetisation alters economy’s recovery path’ Packing food, drugs at a blistering pace Indian Express The Middle Ground…
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Daily Editorial – Anti-profiteering Measures of GST Bill
Anti-profiteering measures of GST bill GST bill, 2014 Draft model GST bill, 2016 Benefits Anti-profiteering measures introduced in GST Implementation related challenges of anti-profiteering measures Need for anti-profiteering measure Some international experiences Way ahead Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (2nd Jan. 2017) Anti-profiteering measures of GST bill GST bill, 2014 Draft model GST…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 30th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL [The Hindu] Centre forms panel on arbitration hub Wage payment through banks ordinance gets President’s nod Editorial/OPINION Peace on track in Colombia: Notes to remember ECONOMY ‘Banks likely to remain risk averse’ Financial data management body mooted Centre meets PMUY target of 1.5 crore LPG connections Indian Express History and 50 days…
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Daily Editorial: Understanding UN resolution against Israel settlements
Understanding UN resolution against Israel settlements What’s the dispute? What does Israel says? What do critics of settlements say? What’s the solution suggested by US? Implications of UN resolution Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (30th Dec. 2016) Understanding UN resolution against Israel settlements In 1967, Israel seized the West Bank, East Jerusalem and…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 29th December 2016
NATIONAL [The Hindu] Ordinance to end RBI’s liability New draft could help India’s NSG entry CCEA approves road project for Maoist areas EDITORIAL/OPINION [The Hindu] Tel Aviv on tenterhooks Still frowning upon intermarriages ECONOMY [The Hindu] Cabinet’s gives nod for International Solar Alliance pact Live Mint Is the Naga peace deal dead? The waters of…
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Daily Editorial -US-India Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)
US-India Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) The timeline of India – US defence cooperation. What are the reasons for US inclination towards India? What does being designated “major defence partner” mean for India? What could be the future challenges? Click here to Download Daily Editorial PDF (29th Dec. 2016) US-India Defense Technology and…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 28th December 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL Don’t use pellet guns indiscriminately: SC 50 % reservation in judicial services in Bihar Status of tribal development remains poor: Ministry report Antlers could end up in medicines INTERNATIONAL Nepal rejects India’s ‘open sky’ offer India journeys from multilateral to bilateral China calls for ‘strategic balance’ in South Asia after Agni-V…
