Manipur Governor’s one-week ultimatum for groups to surrender weapons signals toughening in the state that has endured unbridled violence. Previously, political leadership was either hesitant or sympathetic to culprits. But promise of no action against rioters surrendering arms could be perceived as leniency. It’s time to act, not just appeal.
Trump’s flip on Ukraine war will cause ripples in the global order
Trump’s flip on the Ukraine war is for the US and its ally to deal with, but such revisionist diplomacy will cause ripples—the world will begin to worry, make adjustments. And with Europe’s inability to live at peace with itself, more such instances are bound to test the global order.
Rekha Gupta is a prudent choice as Delhi CM. Double-engine govt must deliver now
BJP’s choice of Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM is prudent. Male-dominated club of 13 BJP CMs was a poor advertisement of its women empowerment claims. It’s also another instance of BJP’s sound HR policy that keeps promoting new faces. From Yamuna to landfills, pollution, civic infrastructure-double-engine government must deliver now.
There are some constructive takeaways for India as well. How much water does Quad hold, as compared to NATO. What is its institutional memory of Sukh dukh mein ek saath, as America and Europe have been.