Suga says that he is a reformist and that he has worked to achieve policies by breaking territorial barriers of bureaucracy. He has credited himself for those efforts in achieving a booming foreign tourism industry in Japan, lowering cellphone bills and bolstering agricultural exports. … [Read more...] about Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan’s prime minister
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Review: India’s World – How Prime Ministers Shaped Foreign Policy by Rajiv Dogra
Dogra considers the role of advisors indispensable to a leader’s success. The leader must listen, and follow good advice. Nehru’s disregard of the sage counsels of experienced MEA officials and even a senior cabinet colleague, Vallabhbhai Patel, resulted in the tragic failure of his China policy. In contrast, Indira Gandhi’s due regard for the advice of a “dream team” of cabinet colleagues and mandarins like PN Haksar and RN Kao and a battle-hardened army chief, General Manekshaw, resulted in a stunning victory in the war of 1971. At the same time, the author is justifiably critical of the ineptitude of Indira Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri in losing the gains of war at the negotiations for peace. … [Read more...] about Review: India’s World – How Prime Ministers Shaped Foreign Policy by Rajiv Dogra
Maratha reservation: We will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the issue, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, led by Thackeray, swung into action after the decision and held a series of meetings over the past three days. Thackeray and his cabinet colleagues from the sub-committee on the reservation interacted with senior counsels and community leaders on Friday. … [Read more...] about Maratha reservation: We will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the issue, says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Kangana Ranaut’s alleged drug links to be probed on basis of Adhyayan Suman’s old interview, says Maharashtra home minister
Recently, Kangana claimed that 99% of Bollywood engages in the use of drugs. She also urged top stars Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal to take a drug test and bust rumours of being ‘cocaine addicts’. “These young men can inspire millions if they present clean samples,” she wrote on Twitter, tagging the prime minister’s office. … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut’s alleged drug links to be probed on basis of Adhyayan Suman’s old interview, says Maharashtra home minister
Minister happy with RFCL progress
The gas-based fertilizer unit with 12.7 lakh tonnes capacity per annum is a joint venture company promoted by National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Engineers India Limited (EIL), Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) and Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL). Foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 7, 2016. … [Read more...] about Minister happy with RFCL progress
