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Election time
The elections in the two states, along with by-elections, will provide a clear snapshot of the public sentiment It is election time once again. The last round of elections in 2024 would be held in November. The Election Commission has announced that Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will begin on...
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Souring relations
16 October 2024 | Pioneer -
Speeding up ‘GatiShakti’
15 October 2024 | Pioneer -
Peacekeepers’ peril
14 October 2024 | Pioneer -
India acts East
12 October 2024 | Pioneer -
India loses its ‘Ratan’
11 October 2024 | Pioneer -
Mixed bag
10 October 2024 | Pioneer -
One year of Gaza war
09 October 2024 | Pioneer
Strategic balancing act
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu assures India that he would never jeopardise India’s security interests The first state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to India marks a milestone in the evolving diplomatic relationship between the two neighbouring countries. President Muizzu’s visit, represents not only a continuation of the historically strong India-Maldives...
Change on the cards
Exit polls predict change in Haryana and a hung assembly in J and K; if true, would indicate Indian politics is in transition Exit polls from the state elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir are indicating a decisive win for the Congress in Haryana and a hung assembly in Jammu ...
How secular is India?
As India grapples with internal strife and external criticism, the debate surrounding its commitment to secularism intensifies India, a nation characterised by its rich tapestry of religious diversity, has long championed the values of secularism and pluralism. However, the landscape of religious freedom in the country has come under scrutiny, particularly...
The caste contest
Haryana elections will be a tight contest. The BJP-JJP alliance breakup and Congress rebels have added uncertainty to it As Haryana heads to the polls on October 5, 2024, the political landscape is marked by intense competition and shifting alliances. This election holds importance as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which...
West Asia on edge
Iran-Israel conflict escalates amid missile strikes and global concerns. It is high time to de-escalate the tension The fragile peace in West Asia has once again been shattered as Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel, intensifying fears of a broader conflict in the region. On Tuesday night, Iran fired 181...
Saving Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk’s foot march highlights the urgent need for ecological protection and local autonomy of Ladakh Ladakh, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and unique culture, is now under threat from an ecological disaster. Climate change and unchecked development are eroding its delicate environment, pushing it towards a tipping point....
Cauldron boiling
West Asia is once again on the precipice of a larger conflict, as tensions between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran reach a boiling point The situation in the West Asia is becoming critical and it would not be surprising if the region is embroiled in a full-fledged war. The assassination of Hezbollah’s...
