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While Modi's Ukraine visit is a damage-control act to ensure the West isn't irked, will this help India in its long-term geopolitical ambitions or to secure a leading space in the emerging world order?
In the wake of Hasina's fall, minority repression in Bangladesh, particularly attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, has been hyped by Indian media. But what's the truth? What do the people at the grassroots have to say?
With Sheikh Hasina's downfall, the students' protests achieved their principal goal—the ouster of the autocrat. But now what lies ahead? What will happen to Bangladesh?
The US hypocrisy has been exposed again when it criticised the Bangladeshi government's atrocities on protesting students while remaining mum about its backyard.
As the mpox epidemic ravages Congo (DRC), global delays raise a critical question: is the world turning its back on Africa again?
In the wake of Hasina's fall, minority repression in Bangladesh, particularly attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, has been hyped by Indian media. But what's the truth? What do the people at the grassroots have to say?
With Sheikh Hasina's downfall, the students' protests achieved their principal goal—the ouster of the autocrat. But now what lies ahead? What will happen to Bangladesh?
While Iran’s security is under scrutiny following Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination, unrest in the Middle East rises.
The French National Assembly elections resulted in a hung parliament but showed some peculiar trends in France's polity. One among them is the far-right RN's rise.
Despite winning Iran's presidential elections Dr Masoud Pezeshkian has the support of a minority of Iranian voters and his policies can be catastrophic.
Iran’s economic development and foreign policy face scrutiny amid presidential elections, with candidates proposing varied solutions but failing to increase voter turnout.
Lok Sabha election results in Kerala showed that the LDF has failed to retain its hegemony while the BJP has managed to bloom the lotus.
What changes did Bihar show so far in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections' results?
The US Presidential election 2024 is around the corner. However, peace is the missing element from the narratives of the warring Democrats and Republicans.
British PM Rishi Sunak's unexpected snap election on July 4th has caused outrage and enthusiasm, with both main parties facing intense scrutiny.
The conflicts
Ukraine grapples with corruption and conscription issues as the war with Russia threatens to deplete the nation’s future generations.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's Russia visit strengthened the two countries' ties amid growing unilateral sanctions imposed on them by the West.
While Modi's Ukraine visit is a damage-control act to ensure the West isn't irked, will this help India in its long-term geopolitical ambitions or to secure a leading space in the emerging world order?
While Iran’s security is under scrutiny following Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination, unrest in the Middle East rises.
Geopolitics
After almost three decades since the Srebrenica genocide, the world witnesses the Gaza genocide. What does that highlight about the efficacy of international intergovernmental bodies like the UN?
Hypocrisy emerged at the G-7 Summit in Italy as leaders discussed sanctions, military support and geopolitical strategies to widen global polarisation rather than peace or development.
The IOC is under scrutiny over silence on demands of banning Israel from the Paris 2024 Olympics while quick sanctions on Russia and Belarus within days over the Russia- Ukraine war.
Can the Gaza peace deal bring lasting peace, or is it just a diplomatic manoeuvre amid growing global pressure?
Geoeconomy
The recent Hindenburg Research report on the SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch alleges ties to Adani, raising concerns about the regulatory body's conflicts of interest.
The mid-term Union Budget 2024-25 has been hailed by the ruling BJP, but criticised by the Opposition. But what does the budget entail?
Top American companies supplying arms to Israel to enable the genocide in Gaza, escalating Palestinian civilians' death toll to “unacceptably high.”
While the Russian defence industry experiences production growth due to the special military operations, it's also eyeing dual-use products for the future
After Nepal bans Everest and MDH spices, is it now the EU? The potential of another ban raises concerns about Indian spice quality and impacts domestic consumer trust.
India's exports surged to a record high of $778bn in FY 2023-24 backed by a growth in service exports. Merchandise exports, however, experienced a marginal downfall.
Can the G20 bring forth a global consensus in the future against the unilateral sanctions imposed by the West, which hinder free global trade? Russian experts have different opinions on this issue.
After its Adani story, an OCCRF report on Vedanta exposed how the mining giant ensured that the government tweaks environmental norms for it.
A new report published in the UK-based newspapers allege that Gautam Adani's family members hold shares of Adani Enterprises bypassing rules.
The Russian economy has managed to navigate through the minefields of western sanctions, however, the US and the West have faced crises.
Editorial & Op-eds
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm‘s three-day visit to China, beginning on August 18th, is his
India’s independence legacy is overshadowed by the Hindutva movement’s contradictory stance on freedom, revealing a deep-rooted hypocrisy in their actions and rhetoric.
The 'Children of Asia' sporting event in Yakutsk highlights Russia's resilience and capability in organising large-scale competitions amid global tensions.
The Astana summit underlines the SCO's commitment to mutual trust and development amid global challenges.
The West
The West has been shaken over a failed assassination attempt on Trump but it turned a blind eye to Palestinians killed by Israeli snipers since October last year.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appears to be less of a change-maker and more of a Tory due to his tryst with the right.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was freed on Monday after nearly a decade in confinement. His freedom after an illegal confinement raises concerns over US jurisdiction on journalism.
Agriculture & Labour
Farmers have sown a lesser amount of paddy crops this kharif season. Mango farmers are also suffering this season due to several issues.
Japanese management and Indian workers are embroiled in a standoff over retrenchment. Labour union resorts to protracted movement.
Amid countrywide communal tension, leftwing unions mobilised 75,000 workers and peasants in the Mazdoor-Kisan Sangharsh rally held in Delhi.
Ed-tech startup Unacademy is all set to fire 380 employees. This layoff comes after four months of the company firing another 350 employees.
The CBT of the EPFO fixed an 8.15% interest rate for the fund for the financial year 2023-24. The rate is higher compared to last year's.
In Global Millet Conference 2023, PM Modi emphasised millet cultivation during the threat of climate change.
Caste & communalism
Understanding how Islamophobia has been spread among Kolkata's Bengali Bhadralok community over decades, which bolstered the Hindutva camp in West Bengal.
Art, culture, films & more
On the 225th birth anniversary of Alexander Pushkin, a competition was organised for Russian and African journalists on great personalities in the history of Russian-African relations.
Art as resistance, from Palestinian ballads to anti-colonial paintings, reveals deep truths and inspires global solidarity against oppression.
The conspicuous silence of the celebrities on Gaza genocide contrasts starkly with Met Gala's glamour, sparking online movements to divest their power.
Adipurush is a controversial film that despite scaling heights of success within three days of release, smacks all propaganda.
Law
With the introduction of new criminal laws and codes, India's defence lawyers face a lot of confusion and with them, justice delivery also faces uncertainty.
The Supreme Court on Monday, August 21st, ordered the circulation of the Justice Mittal Committee report on Manipur violence to petitioners.
The Supreme Court has granted conditional bails to Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonsalves. Ferreira and Gonsalves are charged under the UAPA for their alleged involvement in the Bhima Koregaon violence case.
Even after five years of their arrest, the accused of the 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence still languish in jail due to a prolonged trial.
Climate
Experts say that behind the massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh is the rampant deforestation and unplanned constructions.
Cloudburst and flash floods have wreaked havoc on Himachal Pradesh, killing nine people and leaving over 200 stranded due to road closures.
Finally, southwest monsoon arrives in southern West Bengal, providing a brief relief to the people living in a severe heat-like situation.
The West Bengal government has decided to allot around 30 acres of land to the ECL for open-cast mining in Asansol.