News behind The News – 12 July, 2021

POLITY

• The BJP hopes that the New Cabinet will Burnish its Image

• A New Council of Ministers:  Recognition of Future Challenges

• BJP: Dealing with dissent within

• The Death of Dissident Father Stan Swamy

• Elections in Pak controlled Kashmir

DEFENCE

• Aftermath of the Drone Attack on the IAF base in Jammu

• Structure of Theatre Commands

• Navy to set up Technology Incubation forum with BEL

• Pakistan remains under the Scrutiny of FATF

NEIGHBOURS

• Afghanistan: Departure of Foreign Forces has Serious Implications for India 

• Is Pakistan likely to face more US Sanctions after American Troops Leave Afghanistan?

• India - Pakistan: One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward

• India - China:  Ideas of Nationalism and Humiliation

• PM Modi Congratulates Dalai Lama as he turns 86

• Dalai Lama Turns 87: Should India Continue to Keep him at Arm's Length?

• Bangladesh’s growth has Attracted World Attention: A Future Competitor to India in South Asia?

INTERNATIONAL

• India - Turkey: Dealing with Turkey’s Regional Ambitions

• India - Africa:  Crafting a Partnership to Counter China’s Growing Influence

ECONOMY

RS 23,123-CRORE PACKAGE FOR COVID-19

STATE OF THE ECONOMY

• Fitch cuts India growth forecast to 10%

• Inflation worries in India, Asia

• Employment situation improves: CMIE

• Policy options to boost demand

AUTOMOBILES

• Auto retail shows signs of recovery

E-COMMERCE

• Concerns over draft e-commerce rules

TRADE

• Electronics exports touched record levels in March