The next phase of Northeast rail development hinges on turning ambitious surveys and bilateral connectivity plans into functioning cross-border railway links. This, however, remains shaped by regional geopolitics, local unrest in border states, and infrastructure challenges.
Developments in Bangladesh necessitate renewed focus on alternatives to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast, especially the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project via Myanmar
Sanctioned in 2003, signed by both countries in 2013, project will facilitate faster movement of passengers and goods between India & Bangladesh, promote economic development in Tripura.
Unless the govt untangles the predominance of security and conducts a meaningful assessment of connectivity, projects are likely to remain an artifact than an aid.
Indian judiciary has a corrosive imbalance between the bar and the bench. Those who supervise the district judiciary do so without the lived experience that is essential for meaningful reform.
November exports to the US saw 10% growth from the previous month. Overall, in the first 8 months this fiscal, the merchandise exports to the US touched has touched $59bn.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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