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American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
An insightful piece.
It is now more than 60 days since the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Understandably, India should only sign a trade deal with the US that meets the parameters of fairness, equity, and balance. The world’s fastest-growing large economy, with its commitment to the ‘development for all’ principle, should also stand up strongly for the interests of its farmers.
That said, the reality is that India needs the vast US market for selling an array of goods and services. Unlike China, it also does not enjoy a negotiation leverage with the US in the form of rare earths.
Moreover, the gains from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK would not start accruing before next year. Besides, the advantages of the upcoming India-EU FTA, anticipated to be finalised by the end of the year, will take time to become apparent.
Honest, anguished question. Why has such a stellar mandate, three in a row now, with 240 almost as comfortable as a clear majority, such complete political dominion, not translated into glittering economic reforms. This period has in fact delivered two full percentage points lower growth than UPA, with its “ weak PM “, policy paralysis, series of scams. Maharashtra itself could be the equal of Vietnam. Recall Warren Buffet’s quote, A receding tide shows those who have been swimming in a state of undress.
This GMO lobby that is so entrenched in The print which cannot see anything wrong with GM foods and just because Chian is doifnnit we must too kind of blind mentality….why do you call yourself journalists when u are esold out to monnsanto
An insightful piece.
It is now more than 60 days since the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Understandably, India should only sign a trade deal with the US that meets the parameters of fairness, equity, and balance. The world’s fastest-growing large economy, with its commitment to the ‘development for all’ principle, should also stand up strongly for the interests of its farmers.
That said, the reality is that India needs the vast US market for selling an array of goods and services. Unlike China, it also does not enjoy a negotiation leverage with the US in the form of rare earths.
Moreover, the gains from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK would not start accruing before next year. Besides, the advantages of the upcoming India-EU FTA, anticipated to be finalised by the end of the year, will take time to become apparent.
Honest, anguished question. Why has such a stellar mandate, three in a row now, with 240 almost as comfortable as a clear majority, such complete political dominion, not translated into glittering economic reforms. This period has in fact delivered two full percentage points lower growth than UPA, with its “ weak PM “, policy paralysis, series of scams. Maharashtra itself could be the equal of Vietnam. Recall Warren Buffet’s quote, A receding tide shows those who have been swimming in a state of undress.
This GMO lobby that is so entrenched in The print which cannot see anything wrong with GM foods and just because Chian is doifnnit we must too kind of blind mentality….why do you call yourself journalists when u are esold out to monnsanto
Modi can NOT even imagine setbacks in elections & his repo. That’s “kursi paranoia” of Modi.
Now they want triple engine too. 🙂🙂 . Country may loose ; BJP mustn’t. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Which political party likes losing? Look at RJD and Congress promising 5 crore govt jobs. Lol