Air India’s new order a reminder to the government — business is none of your business
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Air India’s new order a reminder to the government — business is none of your business

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Air India’s 470 aircraft order underlines the global impact of India’s growth. Such an order by a government airline would’ve led to cries of scams and kept CBI busy for years. Now, there’s celebration. It’s a vindication for supporters of privatisation. Reminder to governments: business is none of your business.

Not just the timing of BBC IT raids, BJP spokespersons’ arguments make it more suspect

Notable, besides the timing of IT raids on the BBC, are BJP spokespersons’ arguments. One calls BBC Bhrasht Bakwaas Corporation. Are they suggesting raids are to teach BBC a lesson and tax “irregularities” mere pretense? Another asks, “Didn’t Indiraji throw BBC out in Emergency?” A sad race to the bottom.