The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
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.
For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.
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.
To the limited extent an envoy can help shape – not simply implement – his country’s foreign policy, the Chinese Ambassador is doing his best to bring sunshine to an overcast sky. He had made a suggestion that the CPEC could be renamed, to address Indian sensitivities, offered that India and China sign a Treaty of Peace and Good Neighbourly Relations. He recently said that the three leaders could meet informally, which we felt went against our stated position that India and Pakistan would resolve their issues bilaterally but may have been a well intentioned stray thought to help break ice that seems impervious to an Arctic ship designed for that purpose. When he completes his tenure, may he leave the bilateral relationship in better shape than he inherited it.
To the limited extent an envoy can help shape – not simply implement – his country’s foreign policy, the Chinese Ambassador is doing his best to bring sunshine to an overcast sky. He had made a suggestion that the CPEC could be renamed, to address Indian sensitivities, offered that India and China sign a Treaty of Peace and Good Neighbourly Relations. He recently said that the three leaders could meet informally, which we felt went against our stated position that India and Pakistan would resolve their issues bilaterally but may have been a well intentioned stray thought to help break ice that seems impervious to an Arctic ship designed for that purpose. When he completes his tenure, may he leave the bilateral relationship in better shape than he inherited it.