Topic: US-India
The conundrum facing India: Cheap Iran oil or stronger US ties
Ending oil purchase from Iran will cost India heavy bucks, but paring the trade surplus with the U.S will have its diplomatic benefits.
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MP para teachers scheme showed India struggled with contract service. Apply that to Agnipath
Agnipath is a continuation of the casualisation of frontline workers in civil bureaucracy—a trend that began in MP in 1996. It didn't turn out too well.
Bigger cars, smaller chips — Why Mahindra is worried about increased wait time
A major focus for Mahindra will be defending its market share in the large-format SUV segment from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.