There’s nuance in the two readouts of what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said to India and Pakistan. Therein hangs a tale. To India, the message is to de-escalate tension. But Pakistan must condemn Pahalgam attack and cooperate with Indian investigations. Trump administration placed the blame squarely on Pakistan.
Mark Carney’s victory is an opportunity to reset India-Canada relations
Mark Carney’s victory is an opportunity to reset India-Canada relations, which hit rock bottom under Justin Trudeau’s leadership. With Jagmeet Singh losing, and resigning as NDP chief, the roadblock posed by radical, poisonous politics has been crushed. Carney’s tenure could bring renewed engagement, mutual respect and strategic cooperation with India.
Maharashtra skills minister’s jobs portal for Hindus is problematic for diverse India
Maharashtra skills minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha’s inauguration of a private jobs portal for Hindus is questionable. His politics aside, the signalling is all kinds of wrong in a diverse nation. As a minister, he is constitutionally required to promote equal opportunities for everyone, and not just pander to one community.
The bottom line is that the United States does not want India and Pakistan to go to war. Nor do China, Russia, Britain, several friendly countries in the Gulf. May the peace makers succeed.