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INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side
5 days, 13 hours ago

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition heralded as the most promising Opposition front to counter the BJP’s political dominance, is now riddled with fractures that seem to be growing deeper by the day. Rahul’s repeated attacks on Savarkar, a highly polarising figure, drew sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party, …

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Ready for a close encounter of the third kind?
1 week, 4 days ago

Ready for a close encounter of the third kind?

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: In boxing, it usually takes a round or two to figure your opponent out — only after that does the bout truly begins. “I think a couple of key moments can really compound matters and make the game look further apart than perhaps they were,” said Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Friday. “That’s the beauty of playing a long …

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US Stock Market Surges, Oil Prices Climb, and Treasury Yields Dip
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Stock Market Surges, Oil Prices Climb, and Treasury Yields Dip

Associated Press  

US stock markets enjoyed a mixed performance on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average showing slight losses, while the Nasdaq composite lost ground. Oil prices climbed, while Treasury yields dropped. The Chinese government's decision on stimulus for the world's second-largest economy is expected to be a major factor to watch for investors.

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Wall Street drifts ahead of election day and a manic week for markets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wall Street drifts ahead of election day and a manic week for markets

LA Times  

A screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monda shows a broadcast talking about presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. And in 2020, U.S. stocks climbed immediately after election day and kept going even after former President Trump refused to concede and challenged the results, creating plenty of uncertainty. A Trump victory would be less …

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Max Verstappen called 'dangerous' by Lando Norris at Mexico City Grand Prix
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Max Verstappen called 'dangerous' by Lando Norris at Mexico City Grand Prix

ABC  

World champion Max Verstappen has been described as "dangerous" by championship rival Lando Norris after the Dutchman forced his opponent off track. Verstappen was handed a pair 10-second penalty by race stewards at the Mexico City Grand Prix after driving Norris off track twice in the space of four corners at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Two major flashpoints in …

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Navigating the Ups and Downs: A Strategic Guide for Indian Investors
2 months ago

Navigating the Ups and Downs: A Strategic Guide for Indian Investors

Live Mint  

Indian markets remain largely unfazed by recent economic news, continuing to push valuations higher. While some positive news exists, higher valuations mean that future returns may not be as attractive, and downside risks are elevated. Investors should pause and assess their approach to ensure their portfolios are positioned for both opportunity and risk.

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DAVID PATRIKARAKOS, who's reported from many of the world's flashpoints, launches a must-listen weekly podcast 90 Seconds to Midnight examining... HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO DOOMSDAY?
3 months, 1 week ago

DAVID PATRIKARAKOS, who's reported from many of the world's flashpoints, launches a must-listen weekly podcast 90 Seconds to Midnight examining... HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO DOOMSDAY?

Daily Mail  

I look out across the city. 90 Seconds to Midnight: Listen to the first episode now Make no mistake: If Putin ­triumphs in Ukraine, the defeat will not just be Kyiv's but ours I have reported for the Mail from a tank base hidden in the forest by the Russian border, from the glide bomb inferno of Kharkiv; I embedded …

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Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties

Hindustan Times  

* Top US, Chinese military brass hold first call to stabilise ties U.S., China seek to stabilise military ties, prevent misunderstandings * U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's responsibility include South China Sea, Taiwan Strait * U.S., Chinese troops join exercise in Brazil BEIJING, Sept 10 - The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday, Chinese …

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Trump, Harris Eye Pennsylvania as Main Battleground of 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump, Harris Eye Pennsylvania as Main Battleground of 2024

Live Mint  

Pennsylvania is emerging as the top battleground in the White House race with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump increasingly focusing their attention and resources on the Keystone state. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} “It’s important to go everywhere and make sure that you’re not just deciding where you go based on what’s the biggest media market," said Brendan McPhillips, senior adviser for the …

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Chinese leader Xi meets with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a bid to improve ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese leader Xi meets with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a bid to improve ties

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday in Beijing, on a visit with the stated aim of keeping communications open between the two powers, as the relationship between China and the United States has become increasingly tense in recent years. Mr. Sullivan, on his first trip to China in his capacity as the …

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UC officials charge that academic workers’ strike over pro-Palestinian protests is illegal
7 months, 1 week ago

UC officials charge that academic workers’ strike over pro-Palestinian protests is illegal

LA Times  

As the 48,000-member UC academic workers union announced a Monday strike at UC Santa Cruz over alleged free speech violations during pro-Palestinian protests, the University of California on Friday filed a labor complaint to stop what they say is an illegal action, heightening tensions roiling the university system. The targeting of UC Santa Cruz came after 79% of voting members …

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A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches’ decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches’ decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion

Associated Press  

The fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last half-century for major mainline Protestant denominations in the U.S., mirroring in many ways the broader fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion in civic life. 1980s May 1984 United Methodist General Conference approves rule declaring that “self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be accepted as candidates, ordained as …

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Safeguarding Local Democracy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Safeguarding Local Democracy

The Hindu  

On February 20, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. The shenanigans in Chandigarh raise multiple questions regarding local democracy: the fair administration of local elections; the problem of local-level defections; and the challenge of ensuring democratic governance in Union Territories. Administering local elections While elections to local governments are conducted by respective …

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Recurring Food Price Shocks, Geopolitical Flashpoints Pose Challenges in Tackling Inflation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
10 months, 1 week ago

Recurring Food Price Shocks, Geopolitical Flashpoints Pose Challenges in Tackling Inflation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

News 18  

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said recurring food price shocks and renewed flash points on the geo-political front pose challenges in tackling inflation. He highlighted that recurring food price shocks and renewed flash points on the geo-political front pose challenges to the ongoing disinflation process. The governor said the global economy stands at a crossroads, and challenges remain …

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‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ series review: Spying on a marriage story is fun, but there’s room for improvement
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ series review: Spying on a marriage story is fun, but there’s room for improvement

The Hindu  

February 03, 2024 04:13 pm | Updated 04:44 pm IST Let’s clear this at the outset — the new Prime Video show Mr. & Mrs. Smith bears no resemblance to its 2005 namesake. From ‘First Date’ to ‘First Vacation’ and ‘Infidelity’, the episode titles reflect the microscopic focus the show places on the contours of John and Jane’s relationship. Mr. …

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Australia should consider CONSCRIPTION 'while we still have time' as WW3 fears mount, national security expert warns
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia should consider CONSCRIPTION 'while we still have time' as WW3 fears mount, national security expert warns

Daily Mail  

Australia must consider bringing back conscription to prepare for a potential third World War in the coming decades, a senior defence analyst has warned. Australia must consider bringing back conscription to prepare for a potential World War 3 in the coming decades, a senior defence analyst has warned. An Australian soldier is pictured Dr Alexey Muraviev of Curtin University in …

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India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Maldives tensions | 5 flashpoints and what are India’s options?

The Hindu  

January 26, 2024 07:03 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST Not a week has gone by since November 2023, when Maldives elected a new President Mohammad Muizzu- pushing out the previous pro-India Ibu Solih, where there isn’t something that puts India-Maldives ties on edge- Here are 5 flashpoints: Muizzu came to power on the back of the PPM’s India out …

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Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Here's what to know
11 months ago

Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Here's what to know

NPR  

Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Pakistan launched an attack Thursday using rockets and drones against a Balochistan separatist group inside neighboring Iran, killing nine people, just two days after Iran fired rockets at a rival separatist group on Pakistan's side of the border. On Tuesday, Iran fired missiles and drones into Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, saying it was targeting a …

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Cameron’s plan to tackle Houthis is little more than a costly illusion
11 months, 1 week ago

Cameron’s plan to tackle Houthis is little more than a costly illusion

The Independent  

Many anti-war protestors in London and US cities carried banners denouncing the Anglo-American airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen, who have effectively blocked the route to the Suez Canal since late November. Opponents of George Bush and Tony Blair’s wars two decades ago chanted “No war for oil.” Now demonstrators decry military action to promote unhindered world trade. The Saudis …

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BJP spruces up poll apparatus with major focus on Hindi belt
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP spruces up poll apparatus with major focus on Hindi belt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With an eye on the forthcoming general election, the BJP has begun sprucing up its organisational apparatus. Responding to the agency's questionnaire, 38 per cent of voters in Chhattisgarh, 39 per cent in Madhya Pradesh and 51 per cent in Rajasthan seemed to be “fully satisfied” with the performance of the Modi government in the last five years. …

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Why Celtic fans are the most controversial in Britain
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Celtic fans are the most controversial in Britain

The Telegraph  

The club continues to point to safety concerns as it claims its concerns with the brigade extend beyond pro-Palestinian displays, which included the group handing out thousands of flags to supporters as they arrived at various fixtures. An email from the club sent to members of the group attacks “unacceptable conduct”, adding the “safety of all supporters at Celtic Park …

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Experts' views on China-US relations
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts' views on China-US relations

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: China and the US, as the two biggest economies globally, should overcome challenges and restore bilateral relations, which is not only crucial for both countries but also for the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world. More important, the US should unequivocally oppose "Taiwan independence", in order to improve Sino-US relations and maintain peace …

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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning
1 year, 1 month ago

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning

India TV News  

As a US Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. Filipino forces would continue to adhere to the rule of law and would not be provoked by China’s …

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Celtic ban Green Brigade fans after Palestine support
1 year, 1 month ago

Celtic ban Green Brigade fans after Palestine support

The Telegraph  

Celtic have banned the Green Brigade from attending matches amid escalating tensions with the group, which has waved flags in support of Palestine. Palestinian flags were also unfurled before their 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League after the Green Brigade warned it would defy the club’s stance on them. Around 200 Green Brigade members based at the …

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