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[Bilal9]

Korolina didi unmask the truth of Western leaders who were cannibal and supports of slavery. These dirty people dominated the world. Truth should be known to everyone.

Bhai - her name is Karolina, not Korolina. Please show some respect by pronouncing her name correctly.

In Western societies - mispronouncing or misspelling someone's name is the ultimate offense. We should only do the bare basics about this.

 

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Key Recent Remarks from US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau​

(Second highest ranking official of the United States Department of State)

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that the United States will avoid repeating past economic concessions made with China when engaging with India, emphasizing a focus on protecting American interests in trade negotiations. This approach aims to foster a fair partnership while preventing India from becoming a major commercial competitor like China.

Experts opine that this will be the general characteristic of policies with India in future administrations as in the present.

Economic Engagement Strategy​

• The US will not repeat past economic concessions that contributed to China's rise.
• Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized a cautious approach to trade with India.
• The focus will be on ensuring that any economic engagement is fair to American workers.

Current Trade Negotiations​

• A trade deal between the US and India is nearing completion, aiming to unlock significant economic potential.
• Recent negotiations have led to a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.

Immigration and Education Policies​

• Landau suggested that international students should not take spots in US universities if they will compete with American citizens for jobs.
• This reflects a broader "America First" policy that aims to protect US jobs and interests.

One may ask - What potential challenges could arise from the US-India trade relationship compared to China?

The US-India trade relationship faces several challenges currently such as

1. 1. The imposition of high tariffs by the US, which can strain economic ties and create public backlash in India.
2. 2. While India has concerns about trade with China due to geopolitical tensions, it may also try to find opportunities for increased exports to China as tariffs on Indian goods are reduced.
3. 3. The problem is that increased exports from India to China are dependent on diplomatic relations - keeping in mind that India has fought many recent battles with China on common borders which definitely affects mutual trade. Moreover - Chinese govt. has continued on the policy of restricting high tech exports (or inputs thereof) to India which affects its own global markets for these products by creating Indian competition.

 

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Bhai - her name is Karolina, not Korolina. Please show some respect by pronouncing her name correctly.

In Western societies - mispronouncing or misspelling someone's name is the ultimate offense. We should only do the bare basics about this.

Thanks for drawing attention. My focus is always on contents I post and make it sure that it makes sense. However, correct spelling is also important. Thanks for correcting and educating me about how it is perceived in west. I did not know that.

 

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Key Recent Remarks from US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau​

(Second highest ranking official of the United States Department of State)

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that the United States will avoid repeating past economic concessions made with China when engaging with India, emphasizing a focus on protecting American interests in trade negotiations. This approach aims to foster a fair partnership while preventing India from becoming a major commercial competitor like China.

Experts opine that this will be the general characteristic of policies with India in future administrations as in the present.

Economic Engagement Strategy​

• The US will not repeat past economic concessions that contributed to China's rise.
• Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized a cautious approach to trade with India.
• The focus will be on ensuring that any economic engagement is fair to American workers.

Current Trade Negotiations​

• A trade deal between the US and India is nearing completion, aiming to unlock significant economic potential.
• Recent negotiations have led to a reduction in tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.

Immigration and Education Policies​

• Landau suggested that international students should not take spots in US universities if they will compete with American citizens for jobs.
• This reflects a broader "America First" policy that aims to protect US jobs and interests.

One may ask - What potential challenges could arise from the US-India trade relationship compared to China?

The US-India trade relationship faces several challenges currently such as

1. 1. The imposition of high tariffs by the US, which can strain economic ties and create public backlash in India.
2. 2. While India has concerns about trade with China due to geopolitical tensions, it may also try to find opportunities for increased exports to China as tariffs on Indian goods are reduced.
3. 3. The problem is that increased exports from India to China are dependent on diplomatic relations - keeping in mind that India has fought many recent battles with China on common borders which definitely affects mutual trade. Moreover - Chinese govt. has continued on the policy of restricting high tech exports (or inputs thereof) to India which affects its own global markets for these products by creating Indian competition.

As per the recent statement of one high ranked US official, US wants to contain India and do not want India to reach in a position where It can be another China who can challenge the hegemony of US. India has recently demonstrated that with current level of strength, India is very much capable of doing that. India needs one politically stable decade and Economy of USD 10 Tr in Nominal. This will equal the economy of US in PPP terms. From that position of strength, India will be strong footed to protect India's interest and stand firm against the hegemony of US. For that, India needs strong government who can withstand the all the conspiracies of US. Modi has done that for 12 years. In next one decade, India will be very strongly positioned, economically as well as strategically. Most of the defense stuff would have been produced here in India. Possibly, INR will be very strong by then. US is very frustrated with loosing of its status of hegemonic power. Their status needs to be further downgraded relatively to make it humbler and more cooperative. It keeps conspiring against all the nations who opts for independent policy and do not want to surrender and act as the satellite state of US. This must be countered. Multilateral alliances, forums, global south cooperation, BRICS expansion, trade agreement between big economies etc. are the keys. Modi is playing a very important role in this. Had China had some good relations with India, US could have very strongly been countered. Unfortunately, it is not the reality. However, the good thing about the new geopolitical development is that now Europe and South America is coming out of the influence of US and now they are open to relation with India, China and even Russia. Another very important factor is that non-NATO members should have contemporary military technology, which is happening fast under the leadership of India. We should move towards batter balancing to make this world a better place to live.

 

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'India have ruined cricket': Shoaib Akhtar slams India after historic T20 World Cup win

'India have ruined cricket': Shoaib Akhtar slams India after historic T20 World Cup win
India’s big win in the 2026 T20 World Cup final has sparked strong reactions worldwide, especially from Pakistan. Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar controversially said that India’s dominance has “ruined cricket.”

India dominated New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, winning by 96 runs to claim their third T20 World Cup title. While most cricket experts praised India’s flawless performance, Shoaib Akhtar criticized the team on the Tapmad show Game On Hai, saying India was like a “rich kid” dominating a neighborhood game.


“It’s like when there’s one rich kid in a neighbourhood who calls all the poor kids and says, ‘Come, let’s play cricket.’ That’s exactly what India is doing with us. Out of eight teams, they keep four, and out of those four they call three again and move forward, and then they say, ‘See, I’ve won.’ They have ruined cricket entirely,” Akhtar said.

Interestingly, Akhtar had spoken differently before the final. While calling India the favourites, he said he hoped New Zealand would win “for cricket’s sake.”

“I feel New Zealand might be bogged down in front of India, but India also have the pressure of 1.5 billion people. They have already lost a match in the World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad. I see India as the winner out of all this, but for cricket's sake, it's high time New Zealand won this World Cup,” he had said earlier.

Despite his criticism, Akhtar admitted one reason for India’s success. He praised coach Gautam Gambhir for supporting players during tough times, saying that this kind of trust can make a big difference in major tournaments.

India made cricket history on Sunday by beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They became the first team to defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title, the first to win three T20 World Cups, and the first to lift the trophy on home soil.

MSN

This Ch***a keeps bluffing all the time. In Morning, he says something and in evening, he says something which contradicts his morning statement. Ghatiya Cricketer, Ghatiya Insan.

 

[Bilal9]

As per the recent statement of one high ranked US official, US wants to contain India and do not want India to reach in a position where It can be another China who can challenge the hegemony of US. India has recently demonstrated that with current level of strength, India is very much capable of doing that. India needs one politically stable decade and Economy of USD 10 Tr in Nominal. This will equal the economy of US in PPP terms. From that position of strength, India will be strong footed to protect India's interest and stand firm against the hegemony of US. For that, India needs strong government who can withstand the all the conspiracies of US. Modi has done that for 12 years. In next one decade, India will be very strongly positioned, economically as well as strategically. Most of the defense stuff would have been produced here in India. Possibly, INR will be very strong by then. US is very frustrated with loosing of its status of hegemonic power. Their status needs to be further downgraded relatively to make it humbler and more cooperative. It keeps conspiring against all the nations who opts for independent policy and do not want to surrender and act as the satellite state of US. This must be countered. Multilateral alliances, forums, global south cooperation, BRICS expansion, trade agreement between big economies etc. are the keys. Modi is playing a very important role in this. Had China had some good relations with India, US could have very strongly been countered. Unfortunately, it is not the reality. However, the good thing about the new geopolitical development is that now Europe and South America is coming out of the influence of US and now they are open to relation with India, China and even Russia. Another very important factor is that non-NATO members should have contemporary military technology, which is happening fast under the leadership of India. We should move towards batter balancing to make this world a better place to live.

While I agree partially with some of your views, I will say that I maintain significant reservations on India's economic strengths in light of US opposition. You are projecting a lot of questionable predictions on what India's economy will become, which is currently mostly placing its bets on and surviving on foreign remittance (mostly from the Gulf region).

The US is very steadily (and quickly) shutting its doors on immigration overseas where higher amount remittance stems from, ditto with Canada. Australia is going to follow suit, if it has not already.

With exports being slowly turned down (except maybe the EU, where at least temporarily India has concluded an FTA) - export economy remains a challenge.

The key question here is, can India become a China-level economic rival to the US?

That outcome is uncertain and far from guaranteed.

China’s rise was driven by several advantages that India does not fully share -

1. massive manufacturing scale
2. strong state-directed industrial policy
3. export-oriented infrastructure
4. high savings and investment rates.

India’s model is different -

1. more service-oriented
2. slower infrastructure development
3. more decentralized political system.

Because of these differences, many economists expect slower but steady growth, rather than China-style rapid industrial dominance.

A balanced assessment suggests the following realistic long-term outlook for India having the following advantages,

• - large workforce
• - growing digital economy
• - increasing geopolitical relevance
• - gradual industrial expansion.

but the disadvantages that India needs to overcome are gargantuan as well,

• - low per-capita income
• - uneven education
• - infrastructure constraints
• - bureaucratic complexity.

As a result, India may become one of the largest economies by total size soon, but it will likely remain much poorer per person than advanced economies for decades - some economists surmise even well after 2040.

Speculations aside, only the future will tell where India stands.

For the destitute hundreds of millions in India clamoring for a better life, I certainly hope your predictions will come true.