The belated move by India and Russia to revitalise ties is welcome. Moscow under Vladimir Putin remains an important global player, and a strategic interlocutor in New Delhi’s neighbourhood, Kabul and Beijing. There’s good reason for India to stay engaged despite its deepening bonds with Washington and Moscow’s with Beijing.
Uddhav Thackeray’s silence over Anil Deshmukh disquieting but he’s a titular CM
Uddhav Thackeray’s silence over Anil Deshmukh-Param Bir Singh controversy is disquieting but understandable for a virtually titular CM. Politicians’ silence has acquired varied meanings-a statement for late Narasimha Rao, a pause-and-ponder strategy for Atal Bihari Vajpayee, sidestepping for Narendra Modi and helplessness for Thackeray. No words could convey more.
India’s 4.3 million vaccination in one day is splendid. Now touch 5 million to make up for slow start
India vaccinating a record 4.3 million people in a day Monday is splendid news. This pace should be sustained and built upon to reach a minimum of 5 million daily soon. It can make up for the slow early pace of the campaign and soon produce results with lower infections.