Narendra Modi's US visit

Modi’s US visit: Pharma supply chains, affordable medicines on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit may pave the way for collaborations in affordable drug manufacturing and in tackling rising healthcare costs. #modivisit #indiaus #drugprices #healthcare Read more »
Summit for Democracy

Summit for Democracy owes us an explanation

Only 111 countries are invited to attend the Summit for Democracy called by President Joe Biden which means nearly half the world is not invited. Read more »
health insurance sector in crisis

Govt places orders for 44cr doses of Covid-19 vaccines

The health ministry orders 25 crore doses of Covishield and 19 Crore of Covaxin after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement universalising Covid-19 vaccine drive. Read more »
India-UK FTA

A confident India must join RCEP, other trade blocs

Here's a list of initiatives to make India confident to take on the world and attract technology and capital. Read more »
plague epidemic 1994

Lessons from 1994 plague for India’s fight against Covid-19

The 1994 plague experience offered some relevant lessons to fight coronavirus, but the decision makers chose to ignore them. Read more »
NK Premachandram

Narendra Modi government should withdraw suspension of MPLADS

The Narendra Modi government has a tendency to go against the basic principles of decentralisation and democracy. Read more »
Yamuna New Delhi coronavirus lockdown impact

Cleaning of the Yamuna will need a war-like effort

Lockdown has given Yamuna a fresh lease of life, but things will be back to normal once the restrictions are lifted. Read more »
India agriculture exempted from lockdown.

The government exempts farming, allied activities from lockdown

The government eased the curbs for farm sector to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items to the common man and to cushion the impact of the lockdown. Read more »
Budget 2021 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Covid-19: Modi government announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore welfare package

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces several schemes to put money in the hands of the poor, most vulnerable. Read more »
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman eases compliance burden to reduce pain

The Narendra Modi government announces easier compliance in areas such as income tax, GST, customs & excise, banking and trade. Read more »