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No traditional deterrence—PLA has its own agenda at Ladakh. Deter, compel, make India accept
The Chinese term for deterrence differs from the English term in International Relations literature. China combines deterrence and compellence strategies.
R&D investment in Indian biotech tripled in 2021 to cross $1 billion, says govt report
Released by Union minister Jitendra Singh, 'India Bioeconomy Report 2022' says country's biotech sector attained $80 billion in value in 2021, 14.1% growth over 2020.
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
India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win SC battle. Because the real war is political
In a highly polarised time, cornered minorities tend to lean back and protect the roots and fundamentals of what is so dear to them. Politically, it can often be a bad trap.