Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
What the Minister has said is largely true. The government could help the sustainable growth of civil aviation by shutting down Air India, which is skewing the market for all participants, apart from burning up so much ATF from the fisc. The Centre and states could cooperate in affording some relief of taxes on fuel. Our new airports are very expensive for airlines to use, especially the budget carriers. 2. Not quite creating a cartel, but the government could sit with all the airlines and urge them to rationalise their tariffs, putting an end to both predatory pricing and gouging of passengers. If care is not taken, Jet will be followed by others.
What the Minister has said is largely true. The government could help the sustainable growth of civil aviation by shutting down Air India, which is skewing the market for all participants, apart from burning up so much ATF from the fisc. The Centre and states could cooperate in affording some relief of taxes on fuel. Our new airports are very expensive for airlines to use, especially the budget carriers. 2. Not quite creating a cartel, but the government could sit with all the airlines and urge them to rationalise their tariffs, putting an end to both predatory pricing and gouging of passengers. If care is not taken, Jet will be followed by others.