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Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: ‘If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years…’ Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisisQuote of the day: The “Sahara Desert” quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh,...19 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST- India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Who is VD Satheesan? The man who led Congress’s Kerala comeback and won the CM race; Check his net worth hereWho is VD Satheesan: After days of suspense, Congress leader VD Satheesan has finally been named Kerala Chief Minister following the UDF’s ...15 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitzPakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Tehran carrying US proposals for a second round of US-Iran peace talks. Prime Mi...20 Apr, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- Judicial officers' gherao: NIA arrests Congress leaders, releases party nominee after questioningThe National Investigation Agency has arrested two Congress leaders in Malda. The arrests are linked to the gherao of judicial officers dur...13 Apr, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nobel winning economist Milton Friedman, “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert...” – Does Friedman's critique of government still apply in 2026? What does this powerful quote reveal about government efficiency, economic freedom, and modern life lessons?Quote of the Day by Nobel winning economist Milton Friedman: Global public spending has crossed $30 trillion in 2026. Efficiency remains a ...11 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Steel frame needs to rid its rustThe Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan admonishes certain officers for not following prescribed submission procedures, causing workflow disru...01 Jan, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
- Delhi Assembly likely to discuss NCT Amendment Act, 2023 todayDelhi Legislative Assembly is likely to take up the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 for discussion in the second half of t...18 Aug, 2023, 11.39 AM IST
- Supreme Court takes objection to vacancies in tribunals, seeks Centre's standA bench of Chief Justice NV Ramana, Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli during the hearing said that the bureaucracy is taking the issue lig...16 Feb, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
- Narendra Modi’s new mantra for governance: Human touch, efficiency & innovationThe Cabinet Secretary has directed all departments to keep aside 1% of their budget for innovation. The govt would also institute an award ...20 Sep, 2017, 06.38 AM IST
- Serious differences between Centre, states on finalising GST tax rate structure: P ChidambaramHe was speaking at a panel discussion on former RBI Governor D Subbarao's book "Who Moved My Interest Rate", orgainsed by the Indian Instit...07 Aug, 2016, 11.44 PM IST
- Officers must follow government orders: CM Arvind KejriwalThe Civil Services Day function at the Delhi secretariat saw chief minister Arvind Kejriwal issue a stern warning to the bureaucracy agains...20 Apr, 2016, 12.04 PM IST
- CSMOP: Urgent messages to flow directly from top to acting officers, rest to be informed laterThe CSMOP is the go-to document for all bureaucrats at the Centre since 1955 on how to perform their official duties and handle files.29 May, 2015, 04.16 AM IST
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asks officials to pull up socksSiddaramaiah asked bureaucracy to immediately put the administration back on track to dispel the general perception that it had collapsed i...27 May, 2013, 04.10 PM IST
- Team Anna rejects government and Aruna Roy versions of Lokpal BillsThe stage is set for Team Anna's third round of confrontation with the government, after the activists rejected government's proposal to ex...06 Dec, 2011, 10.16 AM IST
- Group 'C' employees must be brought under Lokpal: Team AnnaTeam Anna said they must be covered to fight graft like alleged swindling by Group C employees of over Rs 30,000 crore worth of ration annu...05 Dec, 2011, 05.01 PM IST
- Bring corporates under Lokpal Bill to check graft: CVCThe Commission refers cases of criminal conspiracy and corruption by government officials and private persons to the CBI.18 Sep, 2011, 01.56 PM IST
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