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In a chokehold
Home Minister Amit Shah aims to root out the scourge of Naxalism within the next three years Home Minister Amit Shah has declared a bold and comprehensive plan to financially cripple and eliminate Naxals within three years. Naxal insurgency, also commonly called Maoist insurgency, continues to pose a significant threat to...
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Give peace a chance
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Restive neighbourhood
20 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Bloody Exchange
19 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Political chess
18 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Steeplechase
17 January 2024 | Pioneer -
Abandonment
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Vivid contours
15 January 2024 | Pioneer
A long, winding road
Another Yatra to boost Congress’ fortunes is set to start, but will it be a seamless effort? Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra is making headlines even before its start, not so much for its objectives but if it would ever happen. After being denied permission by the Manipur Government to start the...
India dreams big
India poised for a bigger global role, PM Modi's plan to make it a developed nation is difficult but doable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious vision: With the world order evolving swiftly, India is poised to emerge as a developed nation within the next 25 years. This proclamation...
All at sea
With the Opposition gunning for President Muizzu, the Maldives is going through a precarious phase The Maldives, an idyllic archipelago in the Indian Ocean, currently finds itself in troubled waters. Among the top choices for Indian tourists because of its pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs and laidback ambience, the island nation...
Double whammy
As fog, severe cold and rising COVID cases together put Delhi-NCR at risk, it is time to be cautious As winter's icy hand is felt across north India, residents of Delhi-NCR face a double threat — severe cold conditions and a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, including its variant JN.1. The convergence...
Facile victory
Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term as Bangladesh PM, Opposition gives poll a miss The just-concluded election in neighbouring Bangladesh, notable for yet another boycott by the Opposition, saw the Awami League emerging victorious and Sheikh Hasina securing a landmark fourth term as the Prime Minister. The poll, however, remains embroiled in...
Toast of the world
S Jaishankar's view that a fresh vision has led to India’s recognition worldwide has substance to it From the echoes of ancient wisdom to the symphony of modern aspirations, India stands tall, a testament to the spirit that transforms challenges into opportunities. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently highlighted this sentiment....
Divided they stand
INDIA bloc fissures widen; can it fight the Lok Sabha elections together as an entity? The INDIA bloc, considered a strong alliance to take on the BJP when it took shape, is now bogged down by serious internal problems. Cracks within are widening each passing day, with the Congress acting like...
