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Will US craft a new oil compact with Saudi Arabia? Joe Biden may have to eat his own words
Like many, India will be anxiously watching the US-Saudi Arabia summit in Jeddah—knowing its fate is tied to the decisions King Salman and Joe Biden make.
No India–China trade through Himachal’s Shipki-La this year as Covid fear keeps traders away
Himachal officials blame Covid-19 for Indian traders not seeking permits but refuse to comment on whether the LAC situation also played a part.
Defence
Himachal’s plan to counter China — train personnel in Chinese, residents in guerrilla warfare
Plan with 12 ‘high points’, drawn up by Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu at the behest of Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, sent to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for action.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.