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US blames failure to shut Pakistan border for Afghan defeat. India, please take note
The US could have used its coercive resources to compel Pakistan to shut down the Taliban’s transborder sanctuaries. It chose not to—costing its victory.
Medical & public health spending cut due to ‘lower vaccine requirement’, Budget documents show
According to documents, the slash is to account for reduced Covid vaccination need, even as 2nd doses are awaited for most aged 15-18 years & vaccinations for children are yet to roll out.
Defence
The biggest challenges Nirmala Sitharaman will face as India’s new Defence Minister
Sitharaman, who is only the second woman defence minister in India's history, is expected to work closely with the Finance Minister to take key industry-related decisions
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.