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Much ado about nothing
Arvind Kejriwal governing from jail may look unconventional, but it is not unconstitutional Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is keeping his word so far: That he would rule the Capital from behind bars upon being arrested in the multicrore liquor scam. The issuance of Government orders from prison, however, has sparked...
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Black & White
25 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Fall from grace
23 March 2024 | Pioneer -
The peacemaker
22 March 2024 | Pioneer -
World on the verge
21 March 2024 | Pioneer -
The spar over ‘shakti’
20 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Pursuit of power
19 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Dance of democracy
18 March 2024 | Pioneer
Winning strategy
BJP replaces a significant number of sitting MPs with new faces to enhance its voter appeal In a strategic move aimed at tackling anti-incumbency and heighteniing its electoral appeal, the BJP has made an unusual shift in its nomination process: The party has dropped over 20 per cent of its sitting...
Synchronising polls
The Kovind panel report will spur governance and deepen the democratic rubric The submission of a much-awaited report on the feasibility and practicality of simultaneous elections across the nation has reignited discussions across the political spectrum. The 18,626-page report, finalised by a committee under the chairpersonship of former President Ram Nath...
Peaceful coexistence
Tension over Ladakh calls for diplomacy; confrontation will be detrimental for the region In recent years, Ladakh has emerged as a flashpoint for territorial control among India, China and Pakistan. Nestled in the Himalayas, the region has witnessed heightened tensions and military standoffs, casting a shadow over peace and stability. Amid...
Hornet’s nest
The notification of CAA rules has raked up a controversy about the move’s timing As the nation braces for the model code of conduct, the Government’s notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules has ignited a fresh wave of controversy. The CAA, which aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted...
Foreign wand
One million new jobs likely as European Free Trade Association signs ‘watershed’ pact with India Bringing to life the ‘Better late than never’ adage, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have sealed a groundbreaking agreement after 16 long years of negotiation. The $100bn treaty with the four-member European bloc...
Checking the food bill
The Govt vows to control food item prices during elections, but it had better focus on a long-term strategy A price-sensitive nation that India is, a whole gamut of decisions, including election results, depend on the costs accrued. Obviously, high prices of essential commodities play an important role in deciding voter...
Primary concern
As Biden and Trump prepare for the race to White House, will the US break barriers or build new walls? It is a leap year and time, therefore, for the US elections. In the ensuing months, the American electorate will be inundated with campaign ads, rallies and debates as incumbent Joe...
