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Transforming defence
The ‘Year of Transformation’ can give necessary momentum for defence manufacturing and innovation India’s defence landscape is set to undergo a transformative shift in 2025, as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) embarks on an ambitious overhaul aimed at modernising procurement processes, expanding indigenous manufacturing capabilities and boosting research and development (R&D)....
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Breaking ice
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Brace up for battle royal
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Trudeau steps down
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E-student visa initiative
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Vision for rural India
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America under attack
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Save Priya
03 January 2025 | Pioneer
A wish list for 2025
As we reflect on the year that has passed and welcome the new one, let us resolve to make this a year of progress and unity As we welcome year 2025, the world stands at the cusp of opportunities and challenges. The new year offers a chance to reflect, reset, and...
Shifting stance
Trump’s support for H-1B visas marks a major shift, offering relief to US companies and Indian tech workers alike Politicians seldom walk their talk and do not mind taking u-turns even if it means reversing their own previous positions. Donald Trump the US President elect is the latest example. Trump has...
A silent crusader
Dr Manmohan Singh a reluctant politician yet a resilient leader and a gentleman is no more but his legacy lives on The man with the vision and selfless dedication to the nation, Dr Manmohan Singh is no more. Dr Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92....
A blow to regional peace
The fragile peace of South Asia faced a severe setback when Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan On the night of December 24, 2024, a series of airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province claimed the lives of at least 15 civilians, including women and children. The strikes...
Extradition dilemma
Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina raises critical questions about India’s role as a key player in South Asian politics Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster on August 5, 2024. The request, conveyed through a diplomatic “note verbale,â€...
Adieu Shyam Benegal
With passing of Shyam Benegal, Indian cinema has lost a luminary, but his films will continue to illuminate and educate The curtains have fallen on one of the most illustrious chapters in Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal, the pioneering filmmaker who redefined storytelling in Indian cinema, passed away at the age of...
Attack and aftermath
Christmas market attack in Germany reigniting polarising debates about immigration and national security A recent attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has reignited contentious debates about immigration and national security, with far-right groups seizing the moment to push for mass deportation of immigrants. The tragedy, which claimed the lives...
