News behind The News – 23 May, 2022

STORIES, ANALYSES, EXPERT VIEWS

POLITY

  • Cover Story: Gyanvapi Controversy:  Undoing Historical Wrongs

  • Comment: Jaundiced approach to History: No Room for Composite Culture in a Changing India?

  • Expert Analyses: Congress:   ‘Chintan Shivir’ (Brainstorming Session)

 

DEFENCE

  • Need to Fast-Track Submarine Project

  • India launches two Frontline Warships at MDL

  • DRDO, Indian Navy Conduct Successful Maiden Flight-Test of Anti-Ship Missile

  • Comment:India’s Maritime Security: Five Concerns

  • BEL to Manufacture Battery Packs for Triton Electric Trucks

  • Indigenisation of Defence Items with the Industry in Full Swing

 

NEIGHBOURS

  • Expert Analyses: South Asia In Turmoil:  The Geographic Imperative and India’s Role

  • Expert Analyses: India - Nepal: Soft Diplomacy Offensive by India

 

INTERNATIONAL

  • Expert Analyses: Wheat Exports Ban: Hurts Everyone and Dents IndiaS Image as a Reliable Supplier

  • Comment: Wheat Exports: India's Assurance to Neighbours is a Positive Development for South Asia

  • Comment: Should India Rethink The Ban on Wheat Exports?

  • Domestic Challenges to Foreign Policy

  • US Working on Arms-Aid Package for India

ECONOMY

STATE OF THE ECONOMY

  • UN cuts India growth estimate to 6.4% in 2022
  • FY23 growth cut to 7.3%:  S&P
  • WPI inflation at 17-year high
  • Government will not cut capital expenditure despite inflation