Modi is right. ‘Revdi culture’ and ‘short-cut’ politics will ruin India’s economy. His description of such parties as taxpayers’ enemies is apt. But Modi must convince BJP first. Its long list of freebies in election manifestos flies in the face of PM’s oft-repeated concerns. This debate must rise above partisanship.
Air India’s order of 150 aircraft is shot in the arm. Aviation industry needs to build scale
The Indian aviation industry finally getting a stable corporate giant willing to invest big bodes well for the sector. Tata-run Air India’s order for 150 aircraft is just the shot in the arm the industry needs to build scale, specially when other players are struggling with safety and financial concerns.
Kabul attack on Pakistan envoy has got Islamabad regretting getting what it wanted
The attempted assassination of its ambassador to Kabul, cross-border terrorism, and now border clashes: The Taliban Islamabad backed is biting the hand that fed it. Instead of a pliant proxy, Pakistan has an anarchy ruled by feuding jihadists and conflict entrepreneurs. Too late, Islamabad is regretting getting what it wanted.