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The flare-up began on Nov. 7, when Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi told her parliament that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan would be an “existential issue for Japan” – justifying a Japanese armed response. China responded with sharp diplomatic protests, military posturing, economic signaling aimed at reminding Tokyo of its vulnerabilities and swaying public opinion in Japan against Takaichi. Chi...

The Bihar election quietly highlighted something much bigger than an electoral result: the growing power of Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs). 1.5 crore women received ₹10,000 directly. We can argue about the politics, but the economic impact is worth paying attention to. 1. From Leakage to Delivery For decades, public money leaked through layers of departments and intermediaries. With DB...