Banks’ ability to finance infrastructure projects is impaired, so DFI concept has made a comeback. Its target is to raise Rs 3 lakh crore for these projects.
Monetisation of oil and gas pipelines, airports, Railways' infrastructure can generate huge sums of money for Modi government’s infra push. But implementation is key.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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