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Steeplechase
Challenges mount for INDIA bloc as likely partners choose to go it alone and seat-sharing woes persist The INDIA bloc, a potential alliance aimed at consolidating the Opposition forces and taking on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, is facing setbacks one after the other. The latest hiccup comes with...
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Abandonment
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Vivid contours
15 January 2024 | Pioneer -
A long, winding road
13 January 2024 | Pioneer -
India dreams big
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All at sea
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Double whammy
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Facile victory
09 January 2024 | Pioneer
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...
Restive region
Bloodshed and unrest in West Asia are not a good omen for world peace The worst fears about the war spilling over in West Asia are coming true. The region is always simmering, marked by conflicts, regional power struggles and religion-related intricacies. The politically unstable land is now a virtual warzone...
The bill pill
New guidelines for ICU admissions aim to curb inflated bills and ensure ethical treatment In welcome relief to millions of people who get duped by unscrupulous hospitals, the Government has finally woken up to certain malpractices and issued guidelines for ICU admissions. It is common knowledge that many private hospitals overcharge...
Quantum leap
MGNREGA payments go fully digital via Aadhaar but logistical concerns remain The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is all set for an upgrade. The popular scheme, enacted on August 25, 2005, which came into effect on February 2, 2006, is a social welfare programme that guarantees 100 days...
Leap of faith!
2024 promises to be a year of happy and landmark developments for India and the world As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year, 2024 – a leap year – promises to be a roller-coaster. From international relations to sports events, political landscapes to technological advancements, there is...
