Quantum chemist Angela Merkel has finally become Europe’s leader
There's consensus in Berlin that Merkel's connection with European integration is cerebral, not emotional. Covid seems to have changed that.
GST collections in June stand at Rs 90,917 crore, 9% lower than last year
GST collections for the first quarter of this fiscal declined 59% as lockdown imposed to contain spread of Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted economic activity.
Defence
India, China repeat calls for phased de-escalation in 3rd round of corps commander talks
India & China's calls for de-escalation are similar to those made at the second round of military talks but implementation is proving a challenge on the ground.
India must believe threat of war is real, even if Chinese build-up is coercive diplomacy
India invented coercive diplomacy with Op Parakram. But unlike Pakistan back then, it must never blink, be prepared for war, and wear out the Chinese.