India’s move to reaffirm its faith in its old friendship with Russia is pragmatic. It can look like a return to strategic ambiguity but New Delhi can’t be faulted if it perceives the signals from Biden’s America as mixed and prefers some hedge. Besides, Russia has strong ties with China.
AIADMK door closes on Sasikala as Panneerselvam, Palaniswami acquire key party positions
O Panneerselvam’s and E.K. Palaniswami’s election as AIADMK coordinator and co-coordinator closes the door on V.K. Sasikala, for now. Legal challenges to dual leadership apart, longevity of EPS-OPS truce is anybody’s guess. Insecure leaders don’t make strong parties. Tamil Nadu, much like the rest of India, needs a vibrant opposition.
India’s delay in approving Covid booster shots is a mistake. It cannot risk being hesitant
India’s delay in approving Covid booster shots is reminiscent of an earlier confusion when the government declared vaccines would be given to those who need them, not those who want them. India was devastated by that hesitancy and cannot risk a rerun. INSACOG too emphasised that – before making a U-turn.