World on brink of third World War, warns Nitin Gadkari amid global conflicts
'Due to the increasing technology of war, the dimensions of war have changed, and the use of missiles and drones has increased in the war, due to which the relevance of tanks and other types of aircraft is decreasing. Amidst all this, it has become difficult to protect humanity. Missiles are often fired at civilian settlements,' Gadkari said.Gadkari also cautioned that although it may be uncomfortable to say, the current trajectory of international affairs appears to be moving 'slowly towards destruction.''This has created a serious problem, and all these issues need to be discussed at the global level. It would not be right to say this, but this path is slowly moving towards destruction,' he added.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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