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The menace of terrorism
The recent terror attacks in Jammu have underscored the persistent security challenges faced by the country The recent terror attacks in Jammu once again highlight the fact that terrorism is far from over. They may be down but not out for sure. Indeed, Jammu serial attacks are a wake-up call for...
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Heatwave crisis
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Growing clout
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Looming catastrophe
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Downward spiral
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The road ahead
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Restive Valley
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Parched Capital
10 June 2024 | Pioneer
Balancing act
Regional allies driving a hard bargain will test Modi's skills in running a coalition Govt like never before The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged as the most potent coalition to form the next Government under the leadership of Narendra Modi. Central to its strength is the support of regional...
Hearth over heart
Taking Ram temple credit couldn't help BJP win Ayodhya; voters wanted development instead The BJP slogan 'Jo Ram ko laaye hain, hum unko laayenge' (We will support those who brought Ram to Ayodhya), though catchy, failed to resonate in the very city where the temple was built. The BJP's shocking loss...
The enigma
The BJP ‘loss’ amid victory and Congress 'win' in defeat is a perplexing question Predicting the course Indian politics will take is akin to forecasting monsoon or betting on the next World Cup winner — notoriously unpredictable. Election results routinely buck conventional wisdom, leaving even the most astute political pundits perplexed...
Nation wins
A smooth power transition demonstrates the strength of democratic values in the country, and people's will The Lok Sabha elections 2024 have concluded, and all eyes are now on the formation of a new Government. It is often said that India is the world's largest democracy, and it is not a...
Green thumbs
Unless reversed, the deforestation in Delhi will lead to its desertification, says HC Mahatma Gandhi rightly said that what we do to forests is but a reflection of what we are doing unto ourselves. And this apathy to our environment is now causing us untold miseries. The Delhi High Court has...
An encore?
Exit polls predict an easy win for NDA, though INDIA says it is confident of 295+ seats If what the exit polls say holds true, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is going to form its third successive Government at the Centre. The seventh and final phase of polling has concluded...
High and dry
The Delhi Govt is out to fine people wasting water. But is it doing enough at its own end? Summers in Delhi are particularly harsh due to the combination of extremely high temperatures, hovering around 50 degrees Celsius, and frequent heatwaves that exacerbate the already intense heat. Compounding these problems is...
