The availability of three dimension images of sensitive installations on 'Google Earth', has raised concerns among global space policy makers about the security aspect, a space policy analyst said in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.
'While US officials understand and accept India's desire for retaliation, they still don't want to encourage steps that would likely lead to war.'
A domestic policy group would focus on issues related to service taxes, Data Protection Act and Indian Copyright Act. The international group would address global policy issues like WTO, besides visa and work permit matters.
Describing RBI policy as not surprising, State Bank of India Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer Diwakar Gupta said there is room for the central bank to look at the long-term and not too much on the short-term issues like rupee fall and the CAD.
A global policy would reward firms which strive for higher quality.
The steep decline in commodity prices has reversed.
It can be noted that the rupee lost nearly 7 per cent since the beginning of May as FIIs have pulled out nearly $4 billion from the domestic debt, as bond yields fell on expectation of RBI cutting rates on Monday.
The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar.
It was unclear how bankers were deciding which jewellers to support
India needs to fix policy paralysis in order to reach teh top slot in solar power.
Voices from the Treasury are clamouring for lowering rates as this would boost demand.
After weighing all the costs and benefits, the next administration is likely to reduce and restructure assistance to Pakistan but not to end it altogether, says Daniel S Markey.
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