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PM Modi congratulates Muhammad Yunus, expresses concerns over the plight of minorities in Bangladesh Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Laureate from Bangladesh, to congratulate him on heading the interim government of Bangladesh. PM Modi took to X, to express concerns over the situation...
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Daunting task ahead
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Finance Minister yields
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Ignominious exit
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Justice delayed
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On the brink of war
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SC removes creamy layer
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Squabbling overshadows tragedy
02 August 2024 | Pioneer
Halwa politics
Rahul Gandhi raises the issue of the caste census in Parliament using halwa as a metaphor It all began when Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi used the traditional ‘halwa’ preparation ceremony following the budget presentation to question the involvement of marginalised community members in the budget process....
Taking on the dragon
S Jaishankar admits strained relations with China but rules out third-party mediation In what can be construed as a candid admission by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, he has categorically stated that relations between India and China are not on an even keel. His recent statement underscores the ongoing diplomatic tension...
Talk tough, act tougher
Despite PM Modi’s stern warning to Pakistan, crossborder terrorism is showing no signs of waning Despite warnings, increased presence of troops and diplomatic manoeuvres crossborder terrorism remains a grim reality. In what must be a grave concern for all, the Indian Army has reported the loss of its 12th soldier this...
Enough is enough
The tragic deaths of three students in basement flooding is a repeat story of administrative apathy and negligence The incident is both tragic and surreal. It is difficult to comprehend that three students could lose their lives in a coaching centre operated in a basement that gets flooded. In a heartbreaking...
Honouring the heroes
Kargil Vijay Diwas marks India's triumph over adversity and the enduring spirit of its armed forces Twenty-five years ago, India won a war that was thrust upon it. The war with Pakistan was won by some exemplary soldiers who fought valiantly and many laid their lives for the honour of the...
Reaching out
Netanyahu seeks support for Gaza war during US Congress speech, despite many senators skipping it Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for US solidarity in his address to Congress, despite declining popularity and increasing opposition in his own country. In an address to the United States Congress, Israeli Prime Minister...
Balancing growth with populism
Though the budget 2024 is growth-centric, it has populist overtones and addresses concerns of NDA allies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first Union Budget for Modi 3.0 government on July 23, 2024, aiming to bolster India’s economic growth while addressing social equity and the interests of the NDA allies. This...
