Important Articles to Read – 20/12/2019
- U.S. House impeaches President Donald Trump: Page1
Voting was largely along party lines; Senate trial next month
- Unlike Bengal, Kerala may update Population Register: Page 8
It may be updated between April 15 and May 29 next year
- Pact to open door for U.S. defence firms: Page 9
They can cooperate with Indian private sector for future agreements, including the one on fighter jet
- Inaccurate diagnosis, draconian remedy: Page 10
India’s black money problem was misdiagnosed;unverifid,exaggerated numbers went into enactment of harsh laws.
- Not unimpeachable: Page 10
Trump is unlikely to be removed as President, but the rebuke will hurt.
- Should the government exit navratna companies?: Page 11
Disinvesting partial stakes is more fruitful than outright asset sales of PSUs
- Section 144, a vestige of colonial rule: Page 13
It is targeted as an insidious provision as it confers almost unbridled powers upon executive officers
- What's next for President?: Page 14
Americans are split by half on sacking Trump, says a poll
- "Sri Lanka will develop Mattala airport': Page 14
Gotabaya says no discussion with India on the project, indicating it is off the table
- Firms for more ease of doing business: Page 15
India Inc. makes suggestions on mergers and acquisitions, last mile issues at preBudget meet with FM
- RBI to conduct 'Operation Twist to manage yields on Dec. 23: Page 15
Bank to simultaneously buy and sell government securities
