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In a recent lecture organized by CUTS, Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, expressed skepticism about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal of making India a high-income country by 2047. While he acknowledged that the goal might be out of reach, he projected that India could still achieve upper middle-income status and emerge as a global superpower by the middle of the century. Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times Domestic Challenges and Necessary Reforms Wolf pointed out that the significant obstacles to India’s progress lie within its domestic institutions, policies, and politics. He emphasized that achieving inclusive and rapid growth would require not only sustained openness to global markets but also massive investments in both physical and human capital. “Openness remains a handmaiden of economic progress,” Wolf remarked. The Plausibility of Modi’s Vision Reflecting on PM Modi’s vision, Wolf questioned the feasibility of t...

During a press briefing, a White House official on Monday said that the United States absolutely condemned any harassment of journalists anywhere, under any circumstances.               ‘Unacceptable’: White House on harassment of journalist over question to PM Modi The White House on Monday said that the online harassment of a journalist who had asked a question to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his State visit to the United States was “completely unacceptable” and “antithetical to the very principles of democracy”. Sabrina Siddiqui from the Wall Street Journal had, during PM Modi’s joint press statement with US President Joe Biden, asked him about what the government had done to improve the rights of Muslims and other minorities in India. PM Modi, in response, had said that “Democracy runs in our veins”, adding that “There is absolutely no space for discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion”. During a press briefing on Monday,...

Earlier in the day, Shah met Modi and updated him on the ground situation in the state as also the discussions he had with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting with senior ministers and officials after his return from state visit to US and Egypt, in New Delhi, Monday, June 26, 2023. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took stock of the situation in ethnic violence- hit Manipur at a meeting with senior members of his Cabinet and top bureaucrats here. Among those present at the meeting were Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Puri. The interaction came a day after the prime minister returned from his trips to the US and Egypt. Modi is now personally overseeing the situation in Manipur. Earlier in the day, Shah met Modi and updated him on the ground situation in the state as also the discussions he had with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday. At the meeting, Shah and senior offici...

In a tweet, PM Modi said, "Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May the spirit of harmony and compassion be furthered in our society. I also pray for everyone's wonderful health and well-being. Eid Mubarak!"                            "Eid Mubarak!": PM Modi Greets Nation As India Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and prayed for the health and well-being of all citizens. In a tweet, PM Modi said, "Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May the spirit of harmony and compassion be furthered in our society. I also pray for everyone's wonderful health and well-being. Eid Mubarak!" Meanwhile, the beautiful glimpses of people offering namaz nationwide emit positivity. Visuals from Delhi were a sight to behold. People hugged each other after offering namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. Speaking to news agency ANI, a man who came to off...