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Why climate czar John Kerry could complicate US foreign policy

Kerry’s appointment marks the beginning of a transformation. It won’t be easy — such a shift goes against the grain of how foreign policy has traditionally been formulated & executed.

About half of farm produce sold outside APMCs anyway. But Modi govt wants one-size-fits-all

The Modi govt claims the three new laws are re-creating the 1991 moment for agriculture. But those reforms were premised on decentralisation and deregulation.

In 1971, Army first beat the Pakistanis in their minds. Battle of Burinda is one example

I knew all soldiers personally. There was no sign of fear — preparations were meticulous and spirits were high.

Pakistan is playing pandemic politics — Imran Khan’s good jalsa vs Opposition’s bad jalsa

The Opposition believes the virus is a 'bahana' and the real 'nishana' is to squish the mass movement against the PTI government.

What Modi govt can do to placate angry farmers and end their protests

Problem is Modi government has failed to explain how it intends to compensate those farmers and regions that will lose out if subsidies are eliminated.

Modi’s boat ride got the coverage, but on TV, kisan won the sympathy vote

When a Zee News reporter tried to explain a gathering how the new farm laws helped farmers, one of them interrupted — we are educated, don’t tell us what to say.

How Biden can safely help Iran’s economy

Iran desperately needs access to money to shore up an economy devastated by the combined effect of Trump’s sanctions and the pandemic.

Xiaomi’s record doesn’t justify the $4 billion IPO sequel investors are buying

The 34% jump in Xiaomi's third-quarter revenue was driven mostly by troubles at Huawei, which has been hit by US sanctions. Its internet business also remains lackluster.

The method in the madness of ‘jhatka’ policymaking

‘Jhatka’ policymaking is designed to upend the existing social contract, create a new one.

Australia and China’s deepening dispute, & how they are caught in a ‘Thucydides trap’

In episode 630 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the recent diplomatic conflict between Australia and China, and explains the concept of 'Thucydides trap'.

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PM’s 100-day agenda may have to jettison core issues for coalition partners

Matters of defence and foreign policy are important, but the new government must address widespread discontent in the country. This begins with investing in the rural sector.

PM’s economic advisor asks if India needs a new poverty line, says multidimensional index not enough

Bibek Debroy, chairman of Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, also suggested that analysing inequality at the state level might provide a clearer picture of inequality, as a national estimate could be misleading.

China does a Galwan in South China Sea, Coast Guard carries spears and knives

Pictures had emerged of Chinese soldiers carrying rifles and iron rods with machete-like heads in the vicinity of India’s forward locations on the southern bank of Pangong Tso in 2020.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.