Making of a Maritime Governance Authority
A broad outline on the span and scope of Maritime Governance Authority is necessary to understand its importance and the impact it would have for the sustenance of a sovereign India.
A broad outline on the span and scope of Maritime Governance Authority is necessary to understand its importance and the impact it would have for the sustenance of a sovereign India.
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A stable army in Pakistan, whether back in the barracks or in the presidential palace, means peace with India.
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