Considering the fact that the political system in India continues to develop ever changing it is only advisable that one follows the Political News of India Today.
Here’s a quick look at the Latest Political News from India happenings that are grabbing attention:
Disinvestment Targets Revised
The Indian government has thus planned to lower the disinvestment and asset monetization target by forty percent for FY 2024-25. The fiscal deficit will now be below 300 billion rupees which has replaced 500 billion rupees previously. This is because of issues pertaining to divesting state-ownership generally the expected ones of IDBI Bank.
While on one hand the government has lined up another round of its asset monetisation programme, the Ministry on the other front has its hands full with issues to do with regulations, decision-making and valuation.
Acknowledging Involvement in Assassination Plot
Indian Political News Today is about to admit its role in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at American lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has been pushing for a Sikh homeland separate from India. This comes after U.S. prosecutors brought charges against Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, in November 2023.
The Indian government seems to be shifting its position right before President Donald Trump takes office, likely to enhance ties with the U.S.
Enhancing Economic Data Accuracy
The Government of India is also trying hard towards improving the quality of its data pertaining to the economy, RBI and other necessary authorities have started taking giant steps in this direction. Current RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has started a fresh look at the bank’s current forecasting methods because of earlier errors in GDP and inflation data.
The agenda includes increasing the frequency of releasing economic data, changing the method of calculating inflation, and maintaining personal communication with private sector economists.
Delhi Assembly Elections Loom
The sources from Political News of India Today says that Delhi Assembly elections are due soon and out of the nominations received, 1,040 have been scrutinized and cleared by the election commission for the 70 seats that are there while 477 nominations were rejected. Prominent contenders such as AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit want to contest for the coveted New Delhi constituency. Elections will be held on February 5 with the tallying of votes to be done on February 8.
SGPC Protests ‘Emergency’ Film
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is angry at Kangana Ranaut’s movie emergency in Amritsar. Since the movie is slated to be released on January 17, the SGPC is up in arms against it in a classic turnover between the entertainment industry and community organizations.
Rahul Gandhi’s Visit to AIIMS
Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi, an MP from Congress was seen visiting patients who were waiting outside AIIMS in Delhi. Sadly his visit brought to us the reality of what people have to go through when seeking medical attention. That really does underscore pervasive issues in the healthcare system and underlines the fact that there continue to be patient problems that require numerous reforms.
Modi’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
As per the Latest Political News from India, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has put forward a bill to align federal and state elections in India. The goal is to cut down on the high costs and logistical challenges that come with the current staggered election system.
This initiative, called ‘One Nation, One Election,’ suggests holding simultaneous elections every five years for the national, state, and local levels. Proponents believe this will help lessen voter fatigue and political chaos, but critics worry it could confuse voters and diminish regional representation, ultimately centralizing power in the national government.
Adani Group Faces Scrutiny
Indian Political News Today is the news regarding its economic policies 管 after corruption allegations against the Adani Group, a highly connected company. Under the new liberalization policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the policy of supporting ‘national champions’ has led to the formation of mega conglomerates over strategic sectors like infrastructure and telecommunication.
Prominent among them is the Adani Group run by another Modi confidant Gautam Adani; its market value plummeted by $50 billion, it faces legal troubles in the United States, and has seen investment freeze by partners such as TotalEnergies.