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The Economist on Narendra Modi: Criticism a little unfair and too tough, but PM will do well to acknowledge shortcomings
Aakar • .
In the week that Narendra Modi is travelling to the US, The Economist has carried a negative cover story which will not please India’s prime minister. The weekly magazine's view is important because it is a conservative, business-friendly publication seen by world leaders as being authoritative on the subject of the economy.
Donald Trump calls the allegation of Russian interference in elections 'made up story'
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President Donald Trump has said the allegation made against him that the Russian interference in elections helped him win, is a "made up story".

Donald Trump says he may release his tax returns once his term ends
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President Donald Trump has said that he might release his tax returns once his tenure ends.
Setback to US: British publication downgrades Washington to 'flawed' democracy in latest rankings
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The United States has been downgraded from a "full democracy" to a "flawed" one in an annual ranking compiled by a British think tank, which cited an erosion of trust in government.
The Economist pitches for Rajan's second term, says PM Modi should end suspense
Fp Staff • .
After listing out his achievements, including bringing down inflation and redoing RBI monetary policy system, the article in The Economist spells out the greater trials to come.

Decline in crony wealth: Commodity crash gives jolts, not political will
Dinesh Unnikrishnan123 • .
Going by the report, in India too, the crony wealth as a percentage of GDP has fallen drastically from 18 per cent of GDP in 2008 to 3 per cent in 2016.
Why Shourie is right in praising Modi's fight against corruption
Ashok K Singh • .
Shourie's criticism is a reminder to Modi that if his government can eradicate corruption in high places, it can certainly handle non-performance on other fronts.
Crony wealth in India drops sharply to 3.4% of GDP, says a report
Fp Staff • .
India's improved performance has been mainly attributed to a slump in commodity prices in ranking, weak currency, end of property boom in Asia and the Modi-government's tough stance on the graft

Donald Trump's latest acquisition is a fan club... for his hair
Fp Staff • .
Liked the hair, and want to know what this guy’s about on election issues? Read on.
Did govt withhold Gujarat immunisation data to avoid embarrassment to PM Modi?
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Did the government withheld health data of Gujarat in order to save embarrassment to PM Narendra Modi?