How the world deals with the pressure, as urbanization pushes our metro areas still closer to breaking point, will define the shape of transport over the coming decades.
The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward Classes. It is pure appeasement of Ashraaf Muslims and discriminates against Pasmandas.
Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.
Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
The midterms expectedly threw up a credible checks and balances system over Trump’s overarching decisions. The Dems have pledged to undertake robust oversight over the executive decisions by Trump. However, one might not foresee any drastic change over broad foreign policy, save a increased effort in mollifying European partners. India might have to increase lobbying with newer members. There is scepticism over Pelosi’s elevation to Speaker, given her controversial past and propensity to cut deals with Trump. The next two years are likely to be gridlocked.
For India, one crucial topic would be Afghanistan. Trump might push for some form of rapprochement in the run up to 2020. A troops pullout might earn him valuable goodwill at re-election. North Korea is unlikely to give him the accolades he seeks.
The midterms expectedly threw up a credible checks and balances system over Trump’s overarching decisions. The Dems have pledged to undertake robust oversight over the executive decisions by Trump. However, one might not foresee any drastic change over broad foreign policy, save a increased effort in mollifying European partners. India might have to increase lobbying with newer members. There is scepticism over Pelosi’s elevation to Speaker, given her controversial past and propensity to cut deals with Trump. The next two years are likely to be gridlocked.
For India, one crucial topic would be Afghanistan. Trump might push for some form of rapprochement in the run up to 2020. A troops pullout might earn him valuable goodwill at re-election. North Korea is unlikely to give him the accolades he seeks.