Another important topic that came up for discussion was the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, a pet cause the RSS feels the government hasn’t done much to pursue, the sources added.
Raking up the Finance Commission controversy, Naidu said although the southern states had successfully controlled population growth, he was now ‘encouraging people in his state to have more children’.
There is growing angst within the JD(U), which plans to revive its pitch for special status for Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar has also been heard speaking against Assam's Citizenship Bill and Modi government's demonetisation move.
At a three-day conclave, TDP passes a resolution saying regional parties have an understanding that they will come together to protect interests of the states.
Joint leadership issues statement calling for Pakistan and people of Kashmir to be included as key stakeholders; wants Centre to clearly state agenda of talks.
The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.
IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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