Daily News Analysis: The HINDU Editorials, 16th August 2025

Today's TOPICS (16/08/2025)
India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM
The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism
Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed
PM Modi makes strong pitch for self-reliance
Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska

1. India to build indigenous air defence system by 2035: PM

India sets target to develop an indigenous, world-class air defence system by 2035.

Focus on reducing dependence on foreign imports and boosting strategic autonomy.

Will strengthen deterrence against aerial threats and improve national security.

Part of Atmanirbhar Bharat and defence modernization mission.

Enhances India’s position as a rising defence technology hub.
#IndiaDefence #AirDefence #AtmanirbharBharat #NationalSecurity #MakeInIndia

2. The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism

Naxalism once posed a major internal security challenge in India.

Strong security operations and development outreach reduced insurgency areas.

Political shifts and weakening support base accelerated its decline.

Greyhounds and intelligence-based operations played a crucial role.

Shows the balance of security, governance, and political strategy.
#Naxalism #InternalSecurity #Insurgency #Governance #CounterTerrorism

3. Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed

Government planning a big overhaul of GST structure.

12% and 28% tax slabs likely to be removed for simplification.

Aim: boost compliance, reduce litigation, and support businesses.

Could make GST more progressive and citizen-friendly.

Reform expected to strengthen India’s tax regime.
#GSTReform #Taxation #EconomicPolicy #EaseOfDoingBusiness #IndiaEconomy

4. PM Modi makes strong pitch for self-reliance

PM emphasizes Atmanirbhar Bharat as the foundation of growth.

Self-reliance linked to manufacturing, defence, and technology sectors.

Push for innovation, startups, and indigenous R&D.

Reducing import dependence a key strategic goal.

Vision aligns with “Viksit Bharat @2047” roadmap.
#AtmanirbharBharat #PMModi #SelfReliance #MakeInIndia #ViksitBharat

5. Trump-Putin meeting outcomes

High-profile summit between US President Trump and Russian President Putin.

Discussions on arms control, cyber security, and geopolitical tensions.

Mixed global reactions on transparency and effectiveness of talks.

Seen as attempt to reset strained US-Russia relations.

Outcomes remain debated in international diplomacy.
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