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Firstpost Editor's Picks: Fernandes' shifting loyalties, Rahul's pledge, Taliban emboldened; today's must-read stories
FirstpostGeorge Fernandes was a die-hard proponent of anti-Congressism, but with shifting loyalties Fernandes was a stalwart of Indian politics. Congress looks to checkmate BJP through Rahul Gandhi’s minimum income pledge The Congress-led UPA regime enacted National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme which guaranteed not only 100 days of work, but even a minimum wage. Emboldened Taliban, and impending US drawdown means India must engage terrorist outfit in talks There is no doubt that the peace negotiations are not going to be a smooth affair. As the talks continued, the Taliban recently struck with A devastating suicide terror attack on an Afghan intelligence base, killing around 100 members of security personnel, exposing the fragility of the Kabul regime as well as the peace process itself. It’s a really old tradition; it’s a bit like coming home.” Born in Alexandria, André Aciman and his family moved to Rome as refugees.
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