Jaishankar’s moment to help Modi reset ties with Bangladesh, bury Shah’s ‘termite’ episode
Modi realises the India-Bangladesh relationship is special and wants to refurbish the bond that has been fraying since Amit Shah described illegal Bangladeshis as 'termites'.
MPC appointments delay is unusual, but vacancies at the top of RBI & banks almost a norm
In the last few years, delay in appointments has resulted in several posts in regulatory bodies and public sector banks lying vacant for months.
Defence
Indian Army equips troops with American assault rifles amid stand-off with China in Ladakh
The Defence Acquisition Council Tuesday accorded approval for procurement of additional 72,400 SIG 716 rifles at an estimated cost of Rs 780 crore.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.