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Dead and buried
The Supreme Court has scrapped the Electoral Bonds scheme, but the controversy refuses to die The Opposition is labelling the contentious issue of Electoral Bonds usage as “extortion of funds by the BJP” while Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserts that the scheme has facilitated transparency in political funding. Since its inception...
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Solidarity meet
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Responsive Govt
30 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Truth travels freely
29 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Political zealotry
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Much ado about nothing
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Black & White
25 March 2024 | Pioneer -
Fall from grace
23 March 2024 | Pioneer
The peacemaker
Modi talks to Putin and Zelensky, advocates diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict Steadily, especially after it assumed the G20 presidency, India has emerged as an important global player whose voice is heard and opinion heeded. Building upon it and advocating a diplomatic solution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a...
World on the verge
Climate crisis escales as UN declares 2014-2023 the hottest decade ever, 2023 the hottest year on record The past decade has been a stark wake-up call for the world as the United Nations (UN) records reveal that the world is moving towards an environmental crisis. From 2014 to 2023, the planet...
The spar over ‘shakti’
The clash over ‘shakti’ underscores the complex interplay between cultural identity and politics As the world’s largest democracy, India’s political landscape is shaped by a diverse array of cultural symbols and narratives, each carrying its socio-political significance. Politicians, cognizant of these dynamics, strategically deploy cultural symbolism to appeal to different segments...
Pursuit of power
The Russian President is anxious to prove that he actually is his people’s choice for the top job The enigmatic Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has a reputation for having a tight hold on power. Beneath the surface of power, meanwhile, is a convoluted web of manoeuvres designed to validate his administration...
Dance of democracy
The announcement of dates for the Lok Sabha elections kicks off a massive electoral exercise India, the world’s largest democracy, is gearing up once again for its general elections, a monumental event that not only captures the attention of the nation but also echoes globally. On Saturday Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv...
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...
