Global Times piece slamming India's 'domineering stance' coincides with New Delhi's diplomatic row with Maldives over derogatory comments made by some political leaders there against PM Modi.
Statements from Indian external affairs ministry & Maldives President's Office indicate Muizzu, Modi agreed to set up high-level committee to boost development, economic cooperation.
India was so confident about Ibrahim Solih and to decapitate Abdulla Yameen’s pro-China agenda that it forgot to take the others along in the Maldives.
Mohamed Muizzu, from People’s National Congress-Progressive Party of Maldives coalition, won around 54% votes in presidential polls against 46% for 'India-friendly' incumbent Ibrahim Solih.
What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.
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.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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