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Damage control
World leaders scramble to soothe tempers after Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel for Damascus The fragile peace equilibrium in West Asia has been hit once again, with Iran launching a direct attack on Israel and escalating tensions. Fresh apprehensions reverberated globally, prompting swift diplomatic action from President Joe Biden who, besides...
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Promises to keep
15 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Softening stance
13 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Southern comfort
12 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Up, up and away!
11 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Lost chance
10 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Stepping back
09 April 2024 | Pioneer -
In a quandary
08 April 2024 | Pioneer
At crossroads
Desertions continue to plague Congress even as it releases its election manifesto The just-released Congress manifesto heralds the vision for a new era of governance, promising radical changes to the existing political landscape. Led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with former chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul, the manifesto emphasises the...
A Dignified Liberal
Dr Manmohan Singh ends 33-year parliamentary career with quiet dignity, just as he had worked In a quiet but significant moment in Indian political history, two-term former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has bid farewell to public life and the Rajya Sabha after 33 remarkable years in Parliament. His retirement from...
Air turbulence
Vistara faces flight disruptions due to crew shortage; DGCA demands daily updates Flight operations of Tata Group’s Vistara Airlines, which has earned a reputation for its premium services and reliability in the Indian aviation sector, have of late been marred by cancellations and delays. Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons...
Tumultuous times
Imran Khan gets relief in Toshakhana corruption case; no reprieve for Pakistani politics In what can be termed as a minor victory for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, he has got some relief from the court in the ongoing corruption case against him. In a dramatic turn of events, the former Pakistani Prime...
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...
Solidarity meet
The Loktantra Bachao Rally emphasises the pressing need to safeguard democracy Seeking to turn the public sentiment tide against the ruling establishment’s alleged (mis)use of federal agencies against the Opposition parties, the INDIA bloc leaders recently descended upon the Capital’s Ramlila Maidan. With Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal having followed a...
Responsive Govt
Rajnath defends Agnipath scheme but, ahead of polls, says it is not carved in stone Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while defending the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of young defence personnel, has also expressed the Government’s openness to alterations “if deemed necessary”. The implications of the scheme stretch beyond national security, particularly...
