The debate around the merits and demerits of private consultants in government has gained prominence. The views have merit but it's important to understand the context.
With the ruling, now there is no requirement for the State to prove that a person, being a member of an unlawful organisation, has actually resorted to violence.
Significant efforts have been made to recognise Assam's heritage. This newfound acceptance and celebration of the state's unique culture was long overdue.
The creation of a permanent States Reorganisation Commission may open a can of worms but brushing these demands under the carpet is not a viable option.
The logic behind protecting the accused Armymen may never be known as RTI requests on past decisions have been turned down on grounds of national security. But such lack of transparency fuels doubts of cover-ups.
Opposition politicians and the Left and liberal intelligentsia have raised concerns about the killing of Atiq Ahmed, but it's unlikely that Yogi will be losing sleep over it.
Public support for mafia slaying is not surprising, as it is considered a cathartic response. No police officer would be expected to mourn mafia deaths either.
Existing research by CSDS-Lokniti uses a post-poll recall measure of change in household financial situation before the next election. It's problematic on two counts.
Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.
The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
No western media want to show their fire arms are inferior against Russian made equipments. That’s the reason they are rallying behind fake Pakistan propaganda
Unfortunately India has never been good with PR. The opinion in the global popular media is that India did not fare so well during the Operation (which is not true as India caused immense damage to Pakistani military infrastructure). Pakistan somehow managed to steal the plot and now everyone is just talking about how Indian/French jets were shot down by Chinese missiles (which has yet to be confirmed). This will definitely poison the well of prospective customers for Indian weapons.
No western media want to show their fire arms are inferior against Russian made equipments. That’s the reason they are rallying behind fake Pakistan propaganda
Unfortunately India has never been good with PR. The opinion in the global popular media is that India did not fare so well during the Operation (which is not true as India caused immense damage to Pakistani military infrastructure). Pakistan somehow managed to steal the plot and now everyone is just talking about how Indian/French jets were shot down by Chinese missiles (which has yet to be confirmed). This will definitely poison the well of prospective customers for Indian weapons.