India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit in next 5 yrs: Gadkari

New Delhi: India’s logistics cost will come down to single-digit within the next five years, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing the ‘Deloitte Government Summit’ here, Gadkari said the ministry is constructing several highways and expressways which will help reduce India’s logistics cost. “I am confident that within five…

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Is Environmental and Tribal Activism on Great Nicobar Jeopardizing National Security? 

The implications of the key issue over Rs.72,000 crore Great Nicobar Development Project to develop transshipment port, an international airport, township development, and a 450 MVA gas and solar-based power plant on the island needs a holistic review from national security interests: “Should Environmental & Tribal Activism override National Security Interests?” A number of articles…

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“The Changing Face of Policing in India: Confronting New Challenges”

Policing in India is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by shifting socio-political landscapes, rapid technological advancements, and evolving security threats. As a retired Director General of Police of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, I have witnessed the rise of these challenges firsthand, and I believe it is crucial to recognize both the opportunities and hurdles that today’s…

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Stroke cases increasing globally, air pollution, high temperatures driving numbers: Lancet Study

New Delhi: Incidence of stroke and related deaths are rising substantially around the world, with air pollution, high temperatures and metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure and physical inactivity, driving these increases, according to estimates published in The Lancet Neurology journal. Researchers found that the contribution of high temperatures to poor health and…

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“Trump’s Proposal to Meet Modi: A Brewing Political Storm”

Former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi’s visit to the United States for the upcoming QUAD meeting has sparked significant debate. Trump’s announcement, coming at a time when he is the Republican Party’s presidential nominee for the 2024 election, raises questions about the appropriateness and timing of…

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