Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
“Does every serious issue in India need to pass the Modi-litmus test? Why do global intellectuals keep lecturing India without acknowledging the good? Why do pro-Modi people not acknowledge the flaws in the current regime and work towards a constructive solution?”
Not sure this is accurate, nor fair. The real issue is closed-mindedness. Just as some Modi supporters are unable to accept this government’s failures, there are Modi-haters who are unable to accept its successes.
“Does every serious issue in India need to pass the Modi-litmus test? Why do global intellectuals keep lecturing India without acknowledging the good? Why do pro-Modi people not acknowledge the flaws in the current regime and work towards a constructive solution?”
Not sure this is accurate, nor fair. The real issue is closed-mindedness. Just as some Modi supporters are unable to accept this government’s failures, there are Modi-haters who are unable to accept its successes.
Very thoughtful article.