West Bengal's average district population is among the highest in India. But, serving and former civil servants say creating new districts comes with high administrative & financial costs.
The tragedy of the state is that it has lost its economic might with every successive regime. As of today, it contributes less than 6% of the national GDP.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
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