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The Indian stock exchange overtakes Hong Kong's, securing fourth place globally In what must come as happy news for its economy, India's stock exchange has surpassed Hong Kong's to become the fourth largest global equity market. This accomplishment underscores India's economic resilience and its growing significance in financial arena. The surge...
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Winter blues
24 January 2024 | Pioneer -
In a chokehold
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Give peace a chance
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Restive neighbourhood
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Bloody Exchange
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Political chess
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Steeplechase
17 January 2024 | Pioneer
Abandonment
Former Union Minister Milind Deora spoils the Cong's Nyay Yatra party with abrupt resignation In what has come as a surprise to many, second-generation Congress leader Milind Deora resigned from the party the very day Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Nyay Yatra. The departure of the senior Maharashtra leader to Chief...
Vivid contours
INDIA bloc gathers momentum for LS polls with Kharge as chairperson and Nitish as convener Just when it seemed that the INDIA bloc was heading towards implosion on account of inflated egos, it has managed to cobble up some semblance of order in the house. A consensus is emerging among the...
A long, winding road
Another Yatra to boost Congress’ fortunes is set to start, but will it be a seamless effort? Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra is making headlines even before its start, not so much for its objectives but if it would ever happen. After being denied permission by the Manipur Government to start the...
India dreams big
India poised for a bigger global role, PM Modi's plan to make it a developed nation is difficult but doable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious vision: With the world order evolving swiftly, India is poised to emerge as a developed nation within the next 25 years. This proclamation...
All at sea
With the Opposition gunning for President Muizzu, the Maldives is going through a precarious phase The Maldives, an idyllic archipelago in the Indian Ocean, currently finds itself in troubled waters. Among the top choices for Indian tourists because of its pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs and laidback ambience, the island nation...
Double whammy
As fog, severe cold and rising COVID cases together put Delhi-NCR at risk, it is time to be cautious As winter's icy hand is felt across north India, residents of Delhi-NCR face a double threat — severe cold conditions and a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, including its variant JN.1. The convergence...
Facile victory
Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term as Bangladesh PM, Opposition gives poll a miss The just-concluded election in neighbouring Bangladesh, notable for yet another boycott by the Opposition, saw the Awami League emerging victorious and Sheikh Hasina securing a landmark fourth term as the Prime Minister. The poll, however, remains embroiled in...
