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Mixed bag
Ruling JMM retains Jharkhand and the BJP-led Mahayuti , Maharashtra, indicating anti-incumbency is not at play right now The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alongside its allies, achieved significant electoral victory in Maharashtra while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) fought its way to victory in Jharkhand despite many handicaps proving once...
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Cars the main culprit
23 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Mending fences with China
22 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Douse the fire
21 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Time for reckoning
20 November 2024 | Pioneer -
G20: Delhi to Rio
19 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Left turn ho!
18 November 2024 | Pioneer -
Right to breathe
16 November 2024 | Pioneer
Bulldozer justice quashed
The SC strikes down ‘bulldozer justice,’ mandating strict accountability for officials involved in illegal demolitions The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgement against the practice of “bulldozer justice,” emphasising that officials who engage in illegal demolitions will now be held personally liable to restore properties and pay damages....
High stakes battle
Jharkhand election is a crucial test for the ruling coalition as well as for the BJP, which seeks to reclaim its hold The Jharkhand Assembly elections commenced with the first phase of voting on November 13, with 43 seats across 15 districts up for grabs. This election marks a pivotal moment...
Deliver tangible results
With 2024 set to be the hottest year on record, the stakes for COP29 are higher than ever The 29th annual UN climate summit, COP29, has officially begun in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s conference brings together diplomats, climate experts, activists, and political leaders from nearly 200 countries to address critical issues...
India bears the brunt
This year’s high death toll and losses due to climate change underscore the urgent need for policy action With over 3,200 fatalities, extensive crop damage across 3.2 million hectares, and 2.3 lakh buildings destroyed in the first nine months of 2024 alone, the country’s vulnerability to extreme weather events is undeniable....
A rich legacy
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure leaves a legacy marked by bold decisions, though not without controversies As Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure concludes on November 10, his impactful decisions will be closely scrutinised for the lasting mark they have left on India’s journey toward progress and development. He became the 50th...
Rape capital
Despite countless promises and policies, the capital continues to fall short on women’s safety In yet another harrowing incident that highlights Delhi’s persistent reputation as the “rape capital” of India, a young woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men near the busy ITO chowk. On October 10, 2024, the survivor, a...
A turning point
While the US-India relationship is poised to deepen in defence and trade, there will also be hurdles in some areas Donald Trump’s return to the presidency brings a new chapter in US foreign policy that holds considerable implications for India. The outgoing Biden administration though not averse to India had reservations...
