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Opinion

The birth of West Bengal

After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Beyond numbers

Switzerland’s decision to reject a population cap is not a vote for open borders. Nor is it an endorsement of the status quo.

Missing Gesture

Strategic partnerships are not tested when leaders exchange compliments, announce visits or promise trade deals.

India-Bangladesh: Storm in a tea cup

Bangladesh’s Islamist and Jamaat-aligned political spectrum immediately interpreted Dinesh Trivedi's remarks as evidence of “India’s hegemonistic designs”.

Short-term gains

The recent 30-day suspension of American tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods underscores the unpredictability of trade policy under US President Donald Trump.

Political Reset

The Delhi Assembly election results mark a significant political shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a decisive victory, ending the decade-long dominance of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the national capital.

Cautious Stimulus

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent marks a turning point in the country’s monetary policy after nearly five years of a steady stance.