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Rise of the Right
Giorgia Meloni’s recent speech struck a chord with the Right, yet it also exposed its inherent contradictions Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently made headlines with her fiery remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the US. Speaking via video link, she claimed that the global Right is unfairly...
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Trump’s peace offensive
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Delhi gets a woman CM
21 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Towards strategic partnership
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New CEC takes over
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Heart-wrenching
18 February 2025 | Pioneer -
Charting new course
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US U-turn on Ukraine war
15 February 2025 | Pioneer

Revamping the tax regime
Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament, aiming to replace the 1961 Act with a more taxpayer-friendly framework Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament on Thursday. This new bill aims to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, which has become cumbersome due...

Yunus Govt in the crosshair
Bangladesh army shifts away from the Yunus Government as it calls for stronger ties with India amid chaos and downward slide Bangladesh is currently facing a period of political uncertainty and unrest as the government led by Muhammad Yunus finds itself increasingly at odds with the country’s powerful military establishment. The...

A push for AI and defence
The Prime Minister Modi’s France visit underscores a shared vision on technological innovation and global stability Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France marked a significant chapter in Indo-French relations, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), defence collaboration and honouring shared historical ties. AI Action Summit co-hosted by President...

Resignation long overdue
N Biren Singh’s resignation as Manipur Chief Minister marks the end of a turbulent tenure but the challenges remain The adage ‘better late than never’ fits perfectly in describing the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who stepped down ahead of the State budget session. His resignation comes after...

Delhi dislodges AAP
In a landmark political shift, the BJP has stormed to power in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return after 27 years Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that ruled for ten years has been ousted by the BJP. It is one of the major setbacks that AAP has suffered since its...

A nation against itself
By erasing its own heritage, Bangladesh is undermining its very foundation, which was built on the relentless efforts of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Bangladesh is on a path to erode its own legacy. After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, there has been no letup in efforts to discard the country's own history,...

A recipe for catastrophe
The ethnic cleansing of Gaza is not only a crime against humanity but also a geopolitical disaster in the making Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and forcefully relocate its Palestinian residents has been met with an overwhelming wave of international condemnation. Leaders across the globe, from the United Nations...