To become the world’s fourth largest economy is no mean feat - India has gone from being the 10th largest in 2014 to 4th largest in 11 years under the Modi government. Its Gross Domestic Product or GDP has more than doubled in this time frame. But, India's per capita GDP remains abysmally low.
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Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation in the US, highlighted India's past peace efforts towards Pakistan, which were followed by terror attacks like Pathankot in 2016. Tharoor emphasized that after years of failed attempts at diplomacy, India has adopted a new approach with Operation Sindoor, conducting precise strikes against terror infrastructure.
The US Defence Intelligence Agency reports Pakistan views India as an "existential threat," modernizing its military and tactical nuclear weapons to counter India's conventional advantage. India considers China its primary adversary, managing Pakistan as a secondary concern despite recent border skirmishes.
Operation Sindoor showcased India's military triumph over Pakistan and a technological edge over China. India's indigenously developed weapons, born from 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' outperformed Chinese-supplied platforms used by Pakistan. This victory highlighted the success of India's self-reliance push in defense, contrasting with Pakistan's reliance on less effective Chinese hardware.
Dr. Ajay Taware, already jailed in connection with a Porsche car crash blood sample swap, has been arrested in the 2022 Ruby Hall Clinic kidney transplant case. As head of the Regional Authorisation Committee (RAC), Taware is accused of misusing his position to approve a kidney swap transplant based on fraudulent documents.
In West Champaran, a horse became the responsibility of Nautan police. The horse was caught carrying smuggled liquor. The smuggler, Akash Yadav, is still absconding. Police are now caring for the animal. They are seeking an animal lover to take custody. The custodian must produce the horse in court if needed. After the trial, the state will auction the horse.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the BSF's women personnel for their bravery during Operation Sindoor, highlighting their crucial role in the successful counter-terrorism effort. He emphasized India's growing confidence in women's capabilities across various sectors, from defense to science. During the event, he released a commemorative coin for Ahilyabai Holkar and inaugurated development projects in Madhya Pradesh.
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