Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
West Bengal is sensitive to the BJP’s illegal immigration discourse—and Mamata Banerjee knew it would hit the Bengalis hard, given that many have their roots in Bangladesh.
Before Donald Trump, Saddam Hussein was seduced by the promise of an easy victory. In the aftermath of the bloody war, Iran ended up with profound influence in Shia-majority Iraq.
India is the only country that can protect Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain traditions, when there are scores of countries that can protect Islam and Christianity. It is India’s duty to protect Indic faiths.
Unaffordable and exorbitant education at NLUs has a structural cause—limited state funding. It makes them dependent on their own revenue and allows them to charge outrageous prices.
I often found myself confused by the idea of the 'Muslim vote' being treated as a single, fixed bloc—almost as if everyone already knew whom to vote for.
India did not choose to move away from Iran for oil; it was forced to. The fact that India managed the costs of this transition efficiently does not convert them into gains.
In many respects the war has reinforced the partnership between Israel and UAE. And for India, the relationship with the UAE carries far greater strategic weight than any connection with Iran.
There must be a Supreme AI Council that operates at the apex. It must be chaired by the Prime Minister, with real authority, full representation, and a mandate to act.
This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.
Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.
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.
Israel has shown the world that it is indeed possible to deal effectively with Jihadi terrorists. It has single handedly fought on all fronts and demolished Hamas, Hezbollah and others.
The world must wake up and realise that Islamic fundamentalism poses a threat to the whole of humanity, not just Israel. Everyone needs to join hands in a global fight against Jihadi terrorism emanating from Islamic fanaticism.
Israel has set an example for the world on how to deal with Islamic Jihad. Evey single country dealing with violent Islamic fundamentalism must learn from Israel on how to effectively combat and counter this evil.
One cannot but admire and respect the Israelis – surrounded by enemies with hardly any natural resources and yet victorious every single time.
Israel has shown the world that it is indeed possible to deal effectively with Jihadi terrorists. It has single handedly fought on all fronts and demolished Hamas, Hezbollah and others.
The world must wake up and realise that Islamic fundamentalism poses a threat to the whole of humanity, not just Israel. Everyone needs to join hands in a global fight against Jihadi terrorism emanating from Islamic fanaticism.
Israel has set an example for the world on how to deal with Islamic Jihad. Evey single country dealing with violent Islamic fundamentalism must learn from Israel on how to effectively combat and counter this evil.
One cannot but admire and respect the Israelis – surrounded by enemies with hardly any natural resources and yet victorious every single time.