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TopicBifurcation of states

Topic: Bifurcation of states

Some matters settled, but many squabbles persist — AP-Telangana ties 10 yrs after bifurcation

Telangana was formed on 2 June, 2014. As anniversary of the bifurcation approaches, both states continue to grapple with challenges related to asset division & outstanding power dues.

Does breaking up big states boost economy? Data doesn’t back up hype, says Indian study

The study by researchers at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research looked at economic impact of reorganising Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar in the year 2000.

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A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.