Modi government’s decision to bring Chandigarh administration employees under central service rules is an opening salvo at Punjab’s new AAP government. Service rules fall in a grey area under Punjab Reorganization Act. Centre’s move triggers a fractious debate on a sensitive issue. It’s uncalled-for. Political considerations mustn’t define Centre-State relations.
US waving regime-change sword at Russia is dangerous, will bring more devastation in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden’s declaration that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power”, is dangerously misguided. Waving the regime-change sword at Russia’s leadership encourages it to fight to the end, instead of negotiating a face-saving exit. That will mean more hardship across the world — and more devastation in Ukraine.