🇩🇪 German Vocabulary — 03 Jul 2026

"Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, the author of a biography of Modi, said the global push for prizes was symptomatic of the prime minister’s personality-driven politics."

"That expectation has not been met."

"As Narendra Modi touched down in Seychelles over the weekend, the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean swiftly bestowed one of its “highest” honours upon the Indian prime minister."

"The US blockade of Iranian ports and shipping will remain in place for the moment, Trump said, and few vessels are likely to risk passage through the strait in such uncertain circumstances, meaning any return to normality is still distant."

"It also transpired that the tribunals meant to act as a check on the DDRCs were never functional."

"As Narendra Modi touched down in Seychelles over the weekend, the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean swiftly bestowed one of its “highest” honours upon the Indian prime minister."

"But while these leaders may have arrived with the right intentions, they lack the clout to make any real difference."

"Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, the author of a biography of Modi, said the global push for prizes was symptomatic of the prime minister’s personality-driven politics."

"The intention behind collecting these awards – often bestowed in circumstances that raise eyebrows – is to convey to supporters and potential converts that Modi is being honoured across the world over because of his greatness and that India’s rising clout is because of Modi’s personality."

"Even US allies have noted Mr Trump’s penchant for reckless talk."

"With the second NFC meeting, planned for the second week of January, nowhere in sight, the eight technical working groups constituted to give recommendations on issues related to the vertical and horizontal division of federal tax resources remain dormant."

"It is privately acknowledged that accolades and awards have become an expectation during Modi’s foreign trips."

"The BJP says the awards are a recognition of Modi’s international stature."

"The intention behind collecting these awards – often bestowed in circumstances that raise eyebrows – is to convey to supporters and potential converts that Modi is being honoured across the world over because of his greatness and that India’s rising clout is because of Modi’s personality."