For both India and China, the most likely option -- and the most challenging -- appears to be a freezing of the status quo.
Pandemic-hit auto majors are likely to set aside these time-tested strategies for now, and, instead, focus on attractive finance schemes and an enhanced digital experience.
Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters. It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded F-15EX fighter also on the list.
'Today's India is fearless and is on track to be a great power. But this is definitely not happening without women, who form 48 per cent of our population.'
'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'
Hotels are also relying on couples who had earlier planned destination weddings but are now considering options within the country.
Consolidation has begun, due to which some are trying to trim the business and others are seeking an exit. The situation would worsen after August 31.
'More than 1,000 schools and colleges have been identified in border and coastal districts where NCC will be introduced.'
The army, air force and navy will all benefit from the defence ministry's approval of 'Make in India' equipment.
With entry-level cars being preferred amid the pandemic, market leader Maruti Suzuki has strengthened its hold, along with Hyundai Motor India.
Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.
DRDO plans to build a tank for use in the mountains and in the jungles.
With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities.
'China has forcibly occupied territory it had never occupied before, blocked Indian patrols' access to areas they had patrolled for decades and, most provocatively, killed 20 Indian soldiers.' 'Most countries would regard these as acts of war.' 'New Delhi has apparently taken off the table the option of evicting the PLA with force,' observes Ajai Shukla.
The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.
The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level - 100-110cc - segment.
'All the government needs to do is to identify clear political and strategic objectives and to give the military planners a free hand,' asserts Ajai Shukla.
A good agricultural harvest and a timely arrival of monsoon, besides a slew of government schemes, have also come as a bounty.
Since existing laws do not cover Covid-19, any compensation in this regard has to be left to the discretion of companies.
On the shopping list: Light tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, UAVs, assault rifles, fighter aircraft.
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