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EC stirs a bit
The poll panel’s latest directive to parties for a honest fight is a classic case of too little, too late With the Lok Sabha elections approaching the final phases, the Election Commission (EC) has issued a stern directive to the Congress and the BJP against creating false narratives and making communal...
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Warcraft for all
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Iran at crossroads
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The PoK hobgoblin
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An intricate puzzle
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Hot as Hades
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Unifying Paradise
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Eating gold
16 May 2024 | Pioneer
Bitter ballot battle
Poll rivals are rarely known for praising one another, but the current discourse has hit rock bottom If the choice were for selecting the more entertaining option between the ongoing IPL or Lok Sabha elections, the latter — with its innovative taunts, snide remarks, branding family members with dirty accusations, obnoxious...
Frenemies
India seeks to neutralise China's economic hold but it beats US to become India's biggest trading partner In the realm of global economics, the dynamics of trade relationships often override geopolitics. India’s growing trade affinity with China is a living example of that: China has become India's largest trading partner in...
Wild card
The interim bail to Kejriwal for campaigning adds yet another layer to an already intricate election Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had been under judicial custody for 50-odd days after the Enforcement Directorate named him in the multi-crore liquor scam, has made a wild card entry as a participant in...
Testing times
Stakes could not be higher in Haryana’s political chess, with the outcome remaining anybody’s guess The recent developments in Haryana’s political circles have again brought to the fore the intricacies of coalition dynamics. The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), a key player in the State’s politics, has decided to align with the...
Air turbulence
Air India Express cabin crew’s moody ‘sick leave’ hits operations, leaves fliers high and dry In the realm of air travel, few situations are as frustrating as flight cancellations. The anticipation of reaching a destination is replaced by uncertainty and inconvenience. Such was the case recently when Air India Express, the...
The name game
Celebrities and influencers are equally liable for misleading endorsements, says the SC In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that celebrities and influencers are equally liable if they endorse misleading advertisements. Hearing a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association against Patanjali’s advertisements, the Bench of Justices Hima Kohli...
The die is cast
The pivotal third phase of the elections concluded with a low turnout, featuring prominent contenders Yesterday, Prime Minister Modi exercised his voting right. He was vocal about India’s exemplary democratic process on the global stage. Indeed, the complexity of Indian elections, given the vastness of the nation and its electorate, makes...
