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G20 has 5 daunting challenges and India’s presidency can turn this crisis into opportunity
India should highlight its leadership in low-cost vaccine tech, effective health immunisation delivery, generic pharmaceutical manufacturing, and solar energy.
World Bank cuts India’s growth forecast to 6.5% from 7.5% for current fiscal
In its twice-a-year report on South Asia, the international financial body noted that slowing global demand will impact the country's exports.
Defence
Multiple military & civilian chopper crashes in past years highlight a disturbing trend for India
An Indian Army Aviation Cheetah helicopter crashed Wednesday. Several such crashes over past few yrs have jolted the military. Non-military sphere, too, has encountered many crashes.
India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win SC battle. Because the real war is political
In a highly polarised time, cornered minorities tend to lean back and protect the roots and fundamentals of what is so dear to them. Politically, it can often be a bad trap.