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If all impending issues are not addressed quickly, India will lose the opportunity to attract firms that are moving out or diversifying away from China. Many are opting for Vietnam due to its favourable policies and fewer regulatory and political issues. A new NITI Aayog report has highlighted what needs to be done. It’s now up to the government to make the most of the emerging opportunity. Read here
The missile that killed Hamas’ Qatar- and Turkiye-based political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Teheran has likely substantially weakened the chances of peace in the Israel-Hamas war and escalated the conflict in West Asia in unpredictable ways, notes our second editorial. Read here
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In its defence procurement decisions, India faces a balance-of-power choice as it weighs its options between Western democracies and Russia, writes Ajai Shukla. Read here
VS Krishnan talks about bringing real estate under GST. Read here
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