GDP growth in FY23 at 7.2%, higher than the 7% predicted by the government itself, is a positive surprise. Buoyed by strong cross-sector fourth quarter performances, India is indeed a bright spot in a slowing global economy. No time for complacency, though. El Nino, global recession, and war still loom.
Centre-state disagreement over DGP appointment shows facile nature of ‘double-engine’ slogan
Appointment of another acting DGP in UP, third in a row, is a mockery of SC guidelines for police chiefs’ selection. It’s to do with politicians’ intent to control police force and pre-empt central interference through UPSC. Centre-state disagreement over DGP’s appointment underlines the facile nature of double-engine government slogan.
Virtual SCO meet an embarrassing setback to Delhi’s diplomacy. Shows how China influences group
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit being held in virtual mode instead of a physical event with India as the Chair is an embarrassing setback to New Delhi’s diplomacy. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s refusal to come to India, which led to the change in format, shows how Beijing influences this grouping.