Sure enough, the Supreme Court, for its part, did not calculate forward while upholding the lower courts’ orders for Sasikala to be released from prison only months ahead of the Tamil Nadu polls. But definitely, Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), the incumbent chief minister, also belonging to Jayalalithaa’s AIADMK, has calculated the day for him to inaugurate the Jayalalithaa memorial in Chennai on January 27, the very day Sasikala was originally set to walk out of the Bengaluru prison, as if to dare her and his other detractors in the party to take him on, if they can, ahead of the state assembly polls due in May. … [Read more...] about Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala’s political plans too
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Pay for vehicle, insurance separately, suggests IRDAI panel
The committee constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recommended direct payment of insurance premium to the insurance company while purchasing a vehicle, thereby suggesting separate payments for both buying the vehicle and the premium. The Committee for Review of MISP (Motor Insurance Service Provider) Guidelines examined the current practice of collecting the premium payment from the customer while soliciting the motor insurance policy. "The customer should make payment to the insurance company directly which is facilitated by the MISP. MISP shall not collect the insurance premium amount in its own account and then transfer the same to the insurance company," its report said. The MISP then pays through the insurance intermediary or directly to the insurance company through his own account. The customer does not know the insurance premium being paid as it is subsumed in the cost of the vehicle. "This lack of transparency is not in … [Read more...] about Pay for vehicle, insurance separately, suggests IRDAI panel
Why Modi has been a success so far
On legislation, it is not easy to name successes because a theme is missing. If we look at the Manmohan Singh government's legislative focus, we can identity the following: Right to Information, Right to Food, Aadhar, Direct Benefits Transfer, Right to Education, Right to Work and so on. There is a clear narrative here: these laws are aimed at the poor. … [Read more...] about Why Modi has been a success so far
5 reasons why PM Modi is different
Three, Mr Modi’s leadership style distinguishes itself for its flexible approach to issues. He had launched his government in May 2014 with the focus on promoting development, creating jobs and eliminating black money. In the first two years, he had sensed that the development agenda would be a long-term goal, job creation would be extremely difficult in the current economic scenario and the black money challenge would have to be met with some quick high-profile action. … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why PM Modi is different
Judiciary, agencies like CBI, ED should act independently: HC
"What heavens are going to fall if the petitioner is given protection for few more days? We are always of the belief that the judiciary and agencies like the RBI, CBI, ED and so on should act independently and impartially," Justice Shinde said. … [Read more...] about Judiciary, agencies like CBI, ED should act independently: HC