BJP’s reconstituted national executive conveys its expansion agenda in new territories. Induction of new faces with ideologically diverse backgrounds makes the key decision-making body more representative. But exclusion of outspoken leaders shows intolerance to dissent. BJP high command’s aversion to constructive criticism renders NE’s reconstitution an exercise in window dressing.
India’s diplomacy to resolve UK quarantine row is laudable. Now get Covaxin cleared by WHO
India’s aggressive diplomacy and unprecedented tit-for-tat hustle to resolve the Covid quarantine row with UK deserves to be lauded. It may not have been the most desirable method but some bureaucracies can make diplomacy difficult. New Delhi should now focus on getting the long-delayed WHO clearance for the indigenous Covaxin.
Air India will test Tatas’ aviation expertise
Air India being sold to Tata is a major milestone for Indian aviation and Modi government’s privatisation programme. AI has tough legacy problems and getting it to soar again will test Tatas’ aviation expertise. They need to succeed for India to reclaim its business lost to Gulf, Southeast Asian carriers.