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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

NEW DELHI: The number of domestic migrants have lowered by nearly 12% to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister’s economic advisory panel EAC-PM. As per a paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the number of domestic migrants stood at 40,20,90,396 in 2023, which …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Number of domestic migrants estimated to have lowered by 12 pc since 2011: EAC-PM

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 21 The number of domestic migrants is estimated to have lowered by around 12 per cent to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister's economic advisory panel EAC-PM. According to a working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the number of …

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1 month ago

Follow-up petition for Chevella banyans finds fault with EIA process

The Hindu

National Highways Authority of India is yet again in the dock with regard to the proposed expansion of the Hyderabad-Bijapur road, after a follow-up petition was filed in the National Green Tribunal for protection of the banyan trees dotting the road margins in Chevella. The petition was filed by Tejah Balantrapu, Pranay Juvvadi, and Natasha Ramaratnam, the original petitioners of …

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2 months ago

Bibek Debroy: A Policymaker Who Shaped India's Economic Transition

The Hindu

The article highlights the contributions of Bibek Debroy, a renowned economist and policy advisor, who shaped India's economic transition. He was known for his ability to navigate complex economic situations and foster growth. Debroy's diverse interests and passion for understanding new issues led him to produce voluminous writing on a range of topics, including economics, law, literature, and sports. His …

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Bibek Debroy: A Legacy of Policy and Scholarship

Live Mint

Bibek Debroy, a prominent reformer-economist, played a crucial role in modernizing India's statistical system. His contributions were evident in the recent Union budget, where he emphasized the need for data governance. Debroy's extensive experience and deep understanding of economic issues left a lasting legacy in academia and literature.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Per capita income in Telangana 193.6% of national average

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Relative per capita income in Telangana is now 193.6% of the national average, as per a working paper of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, titled “Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960–61 to 2023–24”. Meanwhile, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have per capita incomes of 181%, 171% and 152.5% of the national average, respectively. An average …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

'What Variety Of Democracy?': PM's Economic Advisor Sanyal Attacks V-Dem Over Sweden's Plan To Cut Migration

News 18

Sanjeev Sanyal, an economist, author and part of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, has attacked Sweden’s Varieties of Democracy Institute, questioning the nation’s latest plan to cut migration. The Gothenburg-based V-Dem Institute in its 2024 report released in March had called India one of the “worst autocratisers" in the world in recent years. Am sure the supercomputer at @vdeminstitute …

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55 years ago

A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

Wired

Congress is moving closer to putting US election technology under a stricter cybersecurity microscope. Embedded inside this year’s Intelligence Authorization Act, which funds intelligence agencies like the CIA, is the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing Act, which would require penetration testing of federally certified voting machines and ballot scanners, and create a pilot program …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Adani Ports gets nod for ₹45,000 crore Mundra expansion: Report

Hindustan Times

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone reportedly got a key environmental and coastal regulation zone approval to more than double the capacity of Mundra port at an investment of ₹45,000 crore. A general view of a container terminal is seen at Mundra Port, one of the ports handled by India's Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, in Gujarat. "EAC, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Initiative to bring Africa dividends

China Daily

The East African Community member states should consider the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative projects collectively instead of individually for better results in its regional integration efforts. That is the view of Ismael Buchanan, dean of the College of Business and Economics, Huye Campus of the University of Rwanda, who said BRI offers the region, which consists of …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Why is there a fresh row on Mullaperiyar? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change cancelled its May 28 meeting, which was supposed to consider Kerala’s request for a new Terms of Reference for conducting an Environment Impact Assessment for a new dam at Mullaperiyar in Idukki district. The Kerala Government’s latest move to get a new ToR …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Importance of equal treatment…’: US on report describing Muslims in India

Hindustan Times

The US on Monday addressed a recently published news report describing the Muslim community in India and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting universal respect for freedom of religion. We have engaged many countries including India on the importance of equal treatment for members of all religious communities," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a daily press briefing. A …

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8 months ago

EAC report showing dip in share of Hindu population poses serious questions, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Amit Malviya blames Congress

The Hindu

The recent report of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM said that in India, the share of the majority Hindu population decreased by 7.82% between 1950 and 2015, while the share of the Muslim population, which in 1950 was 9.84%, increased to 14.09% in 2015 — a 43.15% increase in their share. ”Given this large increasing population of one …

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8 months ago

Sikhs, Punjabis must have 5 children to build stronger familial bonds, says Sikh organisation

India TV News

Damdami Taksal -- a Khalsa Sikh cultural and educational organisation, has asked the Punjabi community especially Sikhs to have a minimum of five children in order to have stronger familial bonds and contribute to society's prosperity. Meanwhile, in another development, according to a study published by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, from 1950 to 2015, the Hindu …

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9 months ago

UK should impose frequent flyer tax to curb air travel demand, MPs say

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ministers should develop proposals like a frequent flyer tax to reduce the demand for air …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Prepare only if…': Economist Sanjeev Sanyal on ‘waste of time’ UPSC exams

Hindustan Times

Preparing for examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission is a ‘waste of time,’ according to economist Sanjeev Sanyal, who also said that aspirants must not appear for UPSC exams unless they genuinely want to be an administrator. Sanjeev Sanyal - Member, Economic Advisory Council, Government of India “I think way too many young kids who have so much …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

The federal agency dedicated to elections is in turmoil ahead of 2024

Raw Story

Some news: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has fired its executive director, Steven Frid, who held the job for less than a year. The agency has also been without a permanent general counsel for nearly two years without even an interim counsel for a year — the temporary replacement left for a job at the Federal Emergency Management Agency last …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

EAC commits to fostering intra-regional trade and mobilizing resources in 2024

China Daily

As the year kicks off, the East African Community, or EAC, has expressed commitment to foster intra-regional trade, resource mobilization, and the integration of new partner states. Peter Mathuki, the bloc's secretary general, said in a statement that intra-regional trade will be enhanced through optimizing the implementation of the EAC Customs Union and Common Market protocols. The model requires EAC …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Government’s mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero – MPs

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government’s mixed messages on climate action risks stalling the financial sector’s net zero progress, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Somalia has joined the EAC regional bloc. What happens next?

Al Jazeera

Observers say Somalia’s accession to the bloc comes with multiple opportunities but also multiple challenges. The president has said Somalia’s membership will also benefit EAC members Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. Critics of the move said the admission of Somalia, a country of more than 17 million people and a long …

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1 year, 1 month ago

East Africa looks for tourism boost

China Daily

Crew members prepare a hot air balloon in Maasai Mara's natural habitat, in Kenya, on Aug 9. Speakers at the third edition of the East African regional tourism expo in Nairobi said tourism in the region has great potential for growth, citing the abundance and diversity of scenic attractions. "Following numerous efforts by the EAC partner states, and at the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

The massive displacement in Congo | Explained

The Hindu

November 07, 2023 10:41 pm | Updated November 13, 2023 12:23 pm IST The story so far: On October 30, the UN International Organization of Migration reported that the number of people who have been internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 6.9 million. Since then, the eastern DRC, bordering Rwanda, has been facing insurgency perpetrated …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Fixing and financing federal fiefdoms

New Indian Express

The part-timers are Rakesh Mohan, Dr Sajjid Chinoy, Dr Neelkanth Mishra, Nilesh Shah, Prof T T Ram Mohan, and Dr Poonam Gupta. Rakesh Mohan, Ravi and Gupta, who have worked for the Indian government and many academic institutions, possess American university degrees. Recently, J P Morgan announced that India’s government bonds will be included in its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets. …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai is a massive, one-of-its-kind, data driven scheme: T.N. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

The Hindu

The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, to be rolled out from September 15, is a massive data-driven scheme and one of its kind in the country, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said. The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme will make a significant impact on the lives of every eligible woman household. As the audit of the year takes pace …

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Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

Number of domestic migrants estimated to have lowered by 12 pc since 2011: EAC-PM

Follow-up petition for Chevella banyans finds fault with EIA process

Bibek Debroy: A Policymaker Who Shaped India's Economic Transition

Bibek Debroy: A Legacy of Policy and Scholarship

Per capita income in Telangana 193.6% of national average

'What Variety Of Democracy?': PM's Economic Advisor Sanyal Attacks V-Dem Over Sweden's Plan To Cut Migration

A Senate Bill Would Radically Improve Voting Machine Security

Adani Ports gets nod for ₹45,000 crore Mundra expansion: Report

Initiative to bring Africa dividends

Why is there a fresh row on Mullaperiyar? | Explained

‘Importance of equal treatment…’: US on report describing Muslims in India

EAC report showing dip in share of Hindu population poses serious questions, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Amit Malviya blames Congress

Sikhs, Punjabis must have 5 children to build stronger familial bonds, says Sikh organisation

UK should impose frequent flyer tax to curb air travel demand, MPs say

‘Prepare only if…': Economist Sanjeev Sanyal on ‘waste of time’ UPSC exams

The federal agency dedicated to elections is in turmoil ahead of 2024

EAC commits to fostering intra-regional trade and mobilizing resources in 2024

Government’s mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero – MPs

Somalia has joined the EAC regional bloc. What happens next?

East Africa looks for tourism boost

The massive displacement in Congo | Explained

Fixing and financing federal fiefdoms

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai is a massive, one-of-its-kind, data driven scheme: T.N. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu