🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
- dhadakkamgarunion0
- Sep 24
- 3 min read
🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Trump’s Narcissistic Boast at the UN
At the United Nations General Assembly, Donald Trump once again showcased his trademark self-admiration, declaring that the United States is now “globally respected like never before.” Such a statement stretches the limits of reality. Far from enjoying unprecedented respect, America under Trump has often been isolated, questioned, and even ridiculed on the world stage. His withdrawal from global accords, confrontational diplomacy, and transactional view of alliances have undermined trust. This inflated proclamation reflects not international admiration but Trump’s unrelenting narcissism. Much like Narcissus, entranced by his own reflection, Trump mistakes his personal pride for global recognition. The truth is, credibility is earned through consistency and responsibility—not through empty boasts. His words may thrill his loyal base, but they echo as hollow exaggerations in the ears of the world.
🔽
🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane,
Strategic Diplomacy Yields Results 1 Canada’s arrest of Khalistani extremist Inderjit Singh Gosal marks a significant moment in international counterterrorism cooperation. Gosal, reportedly a close aide of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was apprehended following high-level discussions between Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Canadian officials. This move signals a shift in Canada’s stance, acknowledging the gravity of extremist threats that transcend borders. For India, it’s a diplomatic victory—one that underscores the importance of persistent engagement and intelligence sharing. While challenges remain in tackling transnational terror networks, this arrest reflects the power of strategic dialogue and mutual trust. It also sends a clear message: safe havens for extremism will face growing scrutiny. The road ahead demands vigilance, but this step is a reminder that diplomacy, when backed by resolve, can turn the tide against terror
🔽
🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Middle East Reset: India–UAE Rise, Saudi Stumbles! Saudi Arabia’s problem is increasingly internal. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s modernization drive faces clerical pushback; nightlife and entertainment curbs are back, NEOM’s momentum has slowed, and debt piles up. In that context, a new defense pact with Pakistan offers little ballast—Islamabad itself is wracked by crisis. Contrast that with India’s move: a non-oil, non-precious-metals partnership with the UAE spanning digital economy, green energy, tech, sports and tourism—designed to lift trade to the tens of billions. Investors are already privileging Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Saudi’s unique custodianship of Mecca and Medina gives stature, not growth. The kingdom’s reliance on expatriate labour—much of it Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali—adds another lever of risk. Meanwhile, India has diversified energy toward Russia, the U.S. and Africa. Net result: power balances tilt toward an India-UAE axis, while Riyadh’s gambit with Pakistan looks thin.
🔽
🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Digital Maharashtra 2.0: Fadnavis Fast-Tracks IT & Geospatial Push! Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis signalled a decisive upgrade to Maharashtra’s governance stack. Calling Information Technology the backbone of citizen services, he vowed rapid empowerment of the state’s IT department so benefits delivered across departments are faster, cleaner, and fully online. A dedicated geospatial institution will plug maps, satellite data, and location analytics into planning and decision-making—from roads and irrigation to disaster response. The agenda is clear: turn “Digital Maharashtra” from slogan to service. Expect service-by-default digital delivery, AI for fraud detection and demand forecasting, big-data dashboards for real-time monitoring, and a hardened cybersecurity perimeter to protect citizen data. The message to the bureaucracy is sharp: build once, reuse everywhere; measure everything. If executed with the same urgency seen in metro and infrastructure drives, Maharashtra can set a national benchmark where governance is not paperwork, but a secure, responsive platform in every home.
🔽
🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Metro Man of Maharashtra: Thane Next!! Friends, the metro push that transformed Nagpur and energized Pune now reaches Thane—another chapter in Devendra Fadnavis’s vision of fast, clean urban mobility. A metro isn’t just a train; it’s a time machine for families that turns two-hour crawls into predictable commutes, a cleaner air pledge that cuts tailpipe fumes, and a growth engine that spurs jobs, retail, and housing around stations. Thane’s choke points—Ghodbunder, EEH, and the busy city core—deserve a modern alternative; the metro is that relief valve. Paired with last-mile links—e-buses, shared autos, pedestrian zones—stations become safe, buzzing hubs rather than traffic knots. And when cities are stitched together by reliable transit, opportunity travels too: students reach campuses on time, workers reach shifts without stress, and weekends return to families. After Nagpur and Pune, Thane joining the map proves one thing: momentum is policy, and #MetroManDevendra brings it.
🔽
Comments