 "Best of BS Opinion: European summer, evaluating CPSEs, and more")
The PM’s three-day, three-nation trip to Germany, Denmark and France reflects shifting and converging geopolitical priorities between India and the EU raising hopes for a meaningful political impetus for a long delayed trade pact, says the top edit. Read it here
In other views:
Ajai Shukla explains why the government is delaying the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff five months after the incumbent died in a helicopter crash. Read it here
The second edit says the government’s decision to evaluate how often state-owned corporations managements’ engage with investors, capital management and use of debt is welcome. Read it here
Vandana Gombar assesses the progress towards replacing thermal power with renewable energy. Read it here
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If anyone says don't go to Bengal, you will be killed if you go to Bengal, I feel bad. Bengal is much better than other states”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
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