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2024 BECOMES DEADLIEST ON RECORD FOR HUMANITARIAN PERSONNEL: UN

GENEVA The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database.

Canada denies media reports linking Nijjar killing to PM Modi

\"The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada,' according to the Privy Council Office statement.

IN TRUMP 2.0, WHAT NEXT FOR IRAN?

The US claim, Trump's assassination attempt by Iran, was dismissed by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, who termed the allegation as a 'repulsive' scheme by Israel and Iran's opposition abroad to 'complicate relations between America and Iran'.

The debate in Trump world over Ukraine isn't what India thinks it is

There is reason to doubt Trump’s second non-consecutive term will be the same as his first.

PM Modi's global accolades: A story that India must tell better

These accolades have the potential to tell a much bigger story, one that reflects not just India's diplomatic reach but also its values, influence, and stature.

The US must help ensure peace in Taiwan Strait

The United States has a vital strategic interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Illegal immigration is a threat to democracy and diversity

Democracy thrives when resources and opportunities are allocated equitably. Mlegal immigration disrupts this balance.

Manipur needs neutrality, justice, equality

Manipur, a northeastern state that once symbolised India's rich cultural diversity, is now a battlefield of anger, hate, and bloodshed.

Cul-de-sac for Sharad, Uddhav?

BETWEEN US The Maharashtra results, which are against the expectations of many political analysts, have established that the Bharatiya Janata Party because of its superior strategy, robust organization and unlimited resources, is streets ahead of its opponents.

China reeling under Zhang Xianzhong phenomenon

In recent times, violent incidents of \"social reI taliation” (1) have become alarmingly frequent in China.

Russia-Ukraine war enters the danger zone

Anassumption made by the Biden administration was that Putin would hold fire until Trump gets sworn in on January 20, 2025. They may soon be proved wrong.

A Chinese hand? A recruitment scam to lure Indian experts

Judging from the way an intelligence network is set up, sucha scam is actually a conspiracy by an external hostile force in India, and this hostile force may well be from China.

PM honoured with Global Peace Award at AIAM launch

WASHINGTON The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a newly formed non-governmental organisation, was launched on Friday at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, Maryland.

ATACMS? What are they thinking?

Handcuffing an incoming President? Or even just giving him a worse situation to deal with? This was once unthinkable, but is the sort of churlishness one expects from this administration.

Timing of US indictment against Adani group raises questions amid geopolitical shifts

Breon Peace, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York who unsealed the indictment, is likely to end his tenure with President Biden’s.

THE GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE ADANI CASE

The aim of this case might be to stop the Adani Group from raising funds in the US markets and prevent its rapi infrastructural expansion especially in ports, and airports.

Parties must prioritise societal contributions through their actions

PUBLI Rahul Gandhi criticises Modi, Ambani, and Adani, but Congress struggles against caste politics and lacks public and regional support.

Key leaders behind NDA triumph in Maharashtra

NEW DELHI The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, following a disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha elections in the state earlier this year, secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections.

After Maharashtra loss, Venugopal in eye of storm

NEW DELHI After the back-to-back humiliating defeats in the two Assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, the Congress leaders point fingers towards the weak organisational strength and half-hearted leadership of Organisation General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, who is responsible for \"overseeing\" and \"managing\" the party's internal structure and operations.

Congress touches new low in Maharashtra

Congress relied on weak internal reports, with analysts criticizing their superficial data and lack of depth, impacting election strategy.

SANGH'S GROWING INFLUENCE SPELLS TROUBLE FOR CONGRESS

NEW DELHI The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ☐ has played a key role in securing victories for the Bharatita Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra after its success in Haryana, showcasing its growing influence and making it increasingly difficult for the opposition to counter its strength.

EVM: The driving force behind Mahayuti's resounding victory

For the Mahayuti, the EVM could well stand for ‘Enormous Voting for Mahayuti,’ a testament to its ability to win the confidence of the people.

Eknath Shinde is Maharastra's new Senapati

Shinde's victory solidifies his control of Shiv Sena, outpacing the Uddhav faction in Maharashtra elections.

AJIT IS NCP'S NEW POWER CENTRE

Sharad Pawar's faction dominated Lok Sabha elections with eight wins, while Ajit managed one, but dynamics have shifted.

MAHARASHTRA CM DILEMMA: WHO WILL BJP PICK?

The possibility of the BJP installing its own man as CM looks more likely than not However, the question remains: Will that man be Fadnavis, or someone else?

BJP gets resounding victory in UP and Bihar bypolls

The BJP-led NDA secured a significant victory in the recent bypolls, sweeping 7 out of 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh and all 4 seats in Bihar.

Priyanka wins Wayanad with a margin larger than Rahul's

NEW DELHI The bypoll results in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency have reinstated Congress's dominance in the critical Kerala seat, opening the door for Priyanka Gandhi to enter Parliament.

Mahayuti sweeps all regions of Maharashtra

Mahayuti Alliance dominated Maharashtra elections, securing 236 seats, sweeping regions like Vidarbha, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra.

SOME HIDDEN MESSAGES FROM MAHARASHTRA AND JHARKHAND

In Maharashtra, the voter has rewarded those with gumption and a new-age paradigm, rather than vote for a jaded brand of leadership that is served on a platter.

Trinamool Congress sweeps Bengal byelections

Byelections in six seats saw TMC retain five and win BJP's stronghold Madarihat, vacated after MLAs' Lok Sabha victories.