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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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RUPEE ON A ROLLER COASTER • DESPITE RBI’S INTERVENTIONS, THE INDIAN CURRENCY REMAINS VULNERABLE TO OIL SHOCKS, CAPITAL OUTFLOWS AND GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY, SUGGESTING ANY RECOVERY MAY BE SHORT-LIVED

CURRENCY SHOCKWAVE • The rupee and yen had been falling against the dollar; others slid after the West Asia war

AKHILESH JOINS THE TEMPLE RUN

DENGUE VACCINES • A SHOT TO PREVENT OUTBREAKS

WILL HE BE THE SAMRAT? • Nitish Kumar is said to favour old foe and deputy CM Samrat Choudhary for the CM’s post, but he is not the BJP’s only choice

Rumble in the Mahayuti Jungle • Assault, defections, protests, all against each other… the ruling BJP-led alliance is having a time of it

THE NEW MINORITY REPORT • The hill state gets a high-level pa nel to study status of minorities even as polarisation levels peak

Top Cops Caught in Crossfire • Two years on, senior IPS officers remain sidelined as politics and policing collide in Andhra Pradesh

THE BIG FAT GUJJU WEDDING ZONE • Gujarat wants a slice of the ‘destination wedding’ pie. Raising a toast, though, might be a problem

THE WOUNDED GULF • AMIDST A TENUOUS TWO-WEEK LULL IN THE IRAN WAR, THE REGION ASSESSES THE DAMAGE ALREADY DONE AND RETHINKS ITS SECURITY DEPENDENCIES

ENGULFED IN A CRISIS

THE COMPETING PROPOSALS FOR PEACE • How Iran’s 10-point plan of Apr. 7 compares with America’s 15-point proposal of Mar. 25 on vital points

End of the Beginning? • The ceasefire’s outcome will have profound consequences for the future of the Gulf states, regional peace and the global economy

Cushioning the Blow • Geography and preparation helped Saudi Arabia stave off the immediate blows of the war. However, the worst outcome could be a conflict that leaves Iran not weaker, but angrier and more aggressive

Safe Harbour in Danger • With the pillars of the UAE’s growth areas such as aviation, tourism and logistics taking hits, the stability it promised investors has been shaken

Forging A Lasting Peace • The Gulf states, those most exposed to the economic and security fallout of a conflict not of their making, must be integral to any negotiated settlement for regional stability and sustainable peace

The Capital Damage • With risks exposed, investment flows, tourism and consumer confidence may come under strain even as fintech initiatives and a resilient industrial base are likely to drive recovery

From Crisis to Comeback • Oman’s unique location in the Gulf can enable alternative routes for oil, gas and other goods through its Indian Ocean-facing ports, but only if there’s political will and significant investment from stakeholders

Wanted: A New Security Architecture

BJP UPS THE ANTE • THE BOOTH COMMITTEES ARE STRONGER, THERE IS LESS FACTIONALISM, AND BELIEF IN THE PARTY ORGANISATION IS HIGH. WILL IT BE ENOUGH FOR THE BJP TO BREACH THE TMC CITADEL OF WEST BENGAL?

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