Shinzo Abe’s influence was still evident long after he left office

In his record-breaking run as prime minister, Shinzo Abe never achieved his goal of revising Japan’s Constitution to transform his country into what the Japanese call a “normal nation,” able to employ its military to back up its national interests like any other. Nor did he restore Japan’s technological edge…

Gold and Silver prices today: Yellow metal records hike; silver witnesses dip on December 8| Check latest rates here

On December 8, 2021, gold prices have recorded a hike, while silver is trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Witnessing a hike of Rs 52 or 0.11 per cent, gold futures maturing on February 4, 2022, are retailing at Rs 48,150 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver futures maturing on March 4, 2022,…

India 4th most powerful country in Asia, exerts less influence than expected: Report

India has emerged as the fourth most powerful country in Asia with its overall score declining by two points from 2020 in the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index. India fell short of the major power threshold in 2021 and is among eighteen countries in the region to trend downward in its overall score in 2021. The institute…