Connecting bridge: On the Chenab Rail Bridge
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/connecting-bridge-on-kashmir-india-and-the-chenab-rail-bridge/article69683163.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/connecting-bridge-on-kashmir-india-and-the-chenab-rail-bridge/article69683163.ece
The Hindu
Connecting bridge: On the Chenab Rail Bridge
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project will go a long way to bring the people of Kashmir closer to the rest of India
Bad blood: On India-Canada ties
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/bad-blood-on-india-canada-ties/article69683197.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/bad-blood-on-india-canada-ties/article69683197.ece
The Hindu
Bad blood: On India-Canada ties
The invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G-7 summit outreach will give India and Canada a chance to reset bilateral ties
🔆 Bihar’s Sex Ratio Crisis (CRS 2022 Data)
📍 Key Insight
✅ Bihar recorded the lowest sex ratio at birth in India for 2022 with just 891 girls per 1,000 boys, down from 964 in 2020.
✅ It’s the only state with a consistent decline since 2020.
📍 Top & Bottom States
✅ Other low scorers: Maharashtra (906), Telangana (907), Gujarat (908).
✅ Highest: Nagaland (1068), Arunachal Pradesh (1036), Ladakh (1027).
📍 National Trend
✅ CRS also highlighted delayed birth/death reporting and undercounting due to COVID-19.
✅ Female share of total registered births fell from 47.6% (2021) to 47.2% (2022).
📍 Key Insight
✅ Bihar recorded the lowest sex ratio at birth in India for 2022 with just 891 girls per 1,000 boys, down from 964 in 2020.
✅ It’s the only state with a consistent decline since 2020.
📍 Top & Bottom States
✅ Other low scorers: Maharashtra (906), Telangana (907), Gujarat (908).
✅ Highest: Nagaland (1068), Arunachal Pradesh (1036), Ladakh (1027).
📍 National Trend
✅ CRS also highlighted delayed birth/death reporting and undercounting due to COVID-19.
✅ Female share of total registered births fell from 47.6% (2021) to 47.2% (2022).
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Out of the abyss: On South Korea, its new President
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/out-of-the-abyss-on-south-korea-its-new-president/article69687751.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/out-of-the-abyss-on-south-korea-its-new-president/article69687751.ece
The Hindu
Out of the abyss: On South Korea, its new President
South Korea’s new President must invest in peace on the Korean Peninsula and expand Seoul’s relationship with major powers, while preserving the strategic partnership with the U.S.
A good fix: On the IRCTC and ticket booking
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-good-fix-on-the-irctc-and-ticket-booking/article69687880.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-good-fix-on-the-irctc-and-ticket-booking/article69687880.ece
The Hindu
A good fix: On the IRCTC and ticket booking
While ticketing fixes are important, the true test for the Indian Railways will be its ability to move beyond just technical and administrative solutions
🔆 Drones: The New Face of Warfare
📍 Strategic Shift in Combat
✅ Drones blur the line between military-grade & commercial tech.
✅ Indian Operations: India’s use of drones marks a significant shift in military tactics.
✅ Global Trends: Drones offer enhanced surveillance, precision, and remote combat capabilities.
📍 Key Takeaways
✅ Global Precedents: Ukraine & Azerbaijan show how drones redefine warfare.
✅ Drone Resilience: Drones increasingly vital in modern conflicts, from military to commercial applications.
📍 Strategic Shift in Combat
✅ Drones blur the line between military-grade & commercial tech.
✅ Indian Operations: India’s use of drones marks a significant shift in military tactics.
✅ Global Trends: Drones offer enhanced surveillance, precision, and remote combat capabilities.
📍 Key Takeaways
✅ Global Precedents: Ukraine & Azerbaijan show how drones redefine warfare.
✅ Drone Resilience: Drones increasingly vital in modern conflicts, from military to commercial applications.
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Crash and burn: On the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and Indian aviation
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/crash-and-burn-on-the-ahmedabad-crash-indian-aviation/article69691403.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/crash-and-burn-on-the-ahmedabad-crash-indian-aviation/article69691403.ece
The Hindu
Crash and burn: On the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and Indian aviation
In the context of the Air India AI171 crash, India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector needs to address challenges which include safety on the ground and in the air
🔆 Key Takeaways: India’s Urban Growth and Infrastructure Needs
✅ Projected Urban Population Growth:
• India’s urban population is set to reach 600 million by 2031 and 850 million by 2051, according to the 2016 Handbook of Urban Statistics.
✅ Infrastructure Deficit:
• Nearly 70% of the urban infrastructure needed to make India a developed country by 2047 is yet to be built, as per World Bank estimates.
✅ Energy Needs:
• India’s energy demand for urban growth, including infrastructure, is expected to exceed 500 GW, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable planning and development.
#UrbanDevelopment #Infrastructure #IndiaGrowth #SustainableDevelopment
✅ Projected Urban Population Growth:
• India’s urban population is set to reach 600 million by 2031 and 850 million by 2051, according to the 2016 Handbook of Urban Statistics.
✅ Infrastructure Deficit:
• Nearly 70% of the urban infrastructure needed to make India a developed country by 2047 is yet to be built, as per World Bank estimates.
✅ Energy Needs:
• India’s energy demand for urban growth, including infrastructure, is expected to exceed 500 GW, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable planning and development.
#UrbanDevelopment #Infrastructure #IndiaGrowth #SustainableDevelopment
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