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Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution
3 hours, 4 minutes ago

Invoking BR Ambedkar Doesn't Fix a Flawed Constitution

The Quint  

In my 2016 article, “Ambedkar’s ‘United States of India,’” I outlined his vision, which he presented to the Assembly’s Subcommittee on Fundamental Rights just seven months before being appointed to the Drafting Committee. I have previously discussed why Ambedkar rejected Nehru’s Constitution. It does not suit anybody.” Ambedkar opposed the Constitution’s highly centralized system, which concentrated power in the hands …

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Modi receives Kuwait’s highest honour for boosting Indo-Kuwaiti ties
22 hours, 55 minutes ago

Modi receives Kuwait’s highest honour for boosting Indo-Kuwaiti ties

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Kuwait’s highest honour, the 'Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer,' on Sunday for his efforts in enhancing Indo-Kuwaiti relations. The prestigious award was conferred by Kuwait's Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, during Modi’s historic visit to Kuwait — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. During his visit, …

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Francois Bayrou: Revolving door PM
1 day, 18 hours ago

Francois Bayrou: Revolving door PM

The Hindu  

The Prime Ministership of France, currently caught in a revolving door situation, has its fourth entrant of the year in Francois Bayrou. Elections to the 27-member bloc had delivered a shocker to the 46-year-old President whose party could not poll even half as many votes as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. For Mr. Macron, Mr. Bayrou’s appointment is not …

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Indian manpower, skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Indian manpower, skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the diaspora has filled Kuwait’s canvas with the colours of Indian skills and assured that India has the manpower, skills and technology needed by a 'New Kuwait'. Greeting the gathering for the series of festivals that would be celebrated over the next few weeks, PM Modi said, “You all have come from different …

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PM Modi In Kuwait Meets 101-Year-Old Ex-IFS Officer Amid Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora — WATCH
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2 days, 5 hours ago

PM Modi In Kuwait Meets 101-Year-Old Ex-IFS Officer Amid Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora — WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic two-day visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets 101-year-old Ex-IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait City. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 101-year-old Ex-IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa in Kuwait today. …

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Indian manpower, skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi
2 days, 15 hours ago

Indian manpower, skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

New Indian Express  

KUWAIT CITY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the diaspora has filled Kuwait's canvas with the colours of Indian skills and assured that India has the manpower, skills and technology needed by a 'New Kuwait'. Modi, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was addressing a gathering of the Indian community …

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From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics
2 days, 23 hours ago

From the India Today archives (2003) | Heir styling in Indian politics

India Today  

Pop psychologists would call it the colonial conundrum; the inherent, almost instinctive, desire among former British colonies of south Asia to opt for dynastic rule as a substitute for royalty. Jawaharlal Nehru, very much kingmaker if not king, his daughter Indira Gandhi, the imperious queen, and even Rajiv Gandhi’s reign drew constant parallels with Camelot till things went sour. Excerpts …

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Canada’s Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign
3 days, 15 hours ago

Canada’s Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign

Al Jazeera  

Shake-up comes as prime minister is mulling his future as Liberal Party leader after top minister’s resignation. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reshuffled his cabinet, just days after his top deputy resigned in a move that sent shockwaves across the country and renewed calls for Trudeau to step down as head of the Liberal Party. The shake-up comes after …

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Labour left in mutiny over Keir Starmer's betrayal of 3.8m Waspi women - after government blocked £10.5bn of compensation
4 days, 16 hours ago

Labour left in mutiny over Keir Starmer's betrayal of 3.8m Waspi women - after government blocked £10.5bn of compensation

Daily Mail  

Labour was in mutiny last night over Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘betrayal’ of women born in the 1950s hit by state pension age changes. And he asked: ‘Will the Prime Minister give members the opportunity to vote on whether they believe Waspi women are owed compensation?’ Sir Keir replied: ‘The simple fact of the matter is, in the current economic circumstances, …

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Egypt’s prime minister pauses televised news conference after falling ill
4 days, 20 hours ago

Egypt’s prime minister pauses televised news conference after falling ill

The Independent  

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All of Starmer’s ‘betrayals’ and U-turns as Labour faces Waspi women backlash
5 days ago

All of Starmer’s ‘betrayals’ and U-turns as Labour faces Waspi women backlash

The Independent  

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Go Trudeau go, calls grow, Canada PM's job hangs by a thread
5 days, 15 hours ago

Go Trudeau go, calls grow, Canada PM's job hangs by a thread

India Today  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, once celebrated for his 2015 victory on promises of change and optimism, is now facing mounting pressure to step down both from within his party and the Opposition. After nearly a decade in power, Trudeau’s political future looks increasingly uncertain amid plummeting approval ratings, internal party dissent, and growing public frustration over rising living costs. …

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PM Modi set to visit Kuwait this week, marking first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in 43 years
5 days, 15 hours ago

PM Modi set to visit Kuwait this week, marking first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in 43 years

India TV News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on 21-22 December 2024, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. During his conversation, the Prime Minister thanked the leadership of Kuwait for taking care of the one million-strong Indian community living in Kuwait. EAM Jaishankar Kuwait visit Earlier in …

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Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau faces calls to resign. What could happen next | READ
5 days, 15 hours ago

Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau faces calls to resign. What could happen next | READ

India TV News  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top minister abruptly quit and criticized his handling of the budget. If his party were to survive a vote in Parliament, which seems increasingly unlikely, Trudeau could choose to stay on as prime minister until there is an election. Opposition parties could vote …

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Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Trump is going after Canada now – but everyone else is next

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump is stoking political mayhem in Canada by intensifying a crisis that threatens to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “And probably, he’s changing the timing of when Justin Trudeau would go,” added Lebo, who also teaches political science at the University of Western Ontario. At one stroke, he was rid of Freeland, with whom he clashed when …

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Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal
5 days, 15 hours ago

Prime minister of Mauritius reopens talks with UK over Chagos Islands deal

Al Jazeera  

A historic deal for the United Kingdom to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has been put into question after the African island country’s new prime minister issued “counterproposals”. The British government still plans to hand over control of the chain of 60-some islands to Mauritius under the condition that a strategic joint UK-US military base on …

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Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks
5 days, 22 hours ago

Netanyahu's office denies reports of Prime Minister's Cairo trip amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks on Gaza ceasefire deal, his spokesperson on Tuesday dismissed such claims saying that the prime minister was holding a briefing on Mount Hermon, according to a report After media reports suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to …

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Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?
6 days, 15 hours ago

Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?

CNN  

CNN — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soared to victory in 2015 on the promise of change and “sunny ways” for the country. Justin Trudeau, a former high school teacher and the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau, one of Canada’s most well-known prime ministers, was elected in 2015 with a decisive parliamentary majority for his Liberal party. Her resignation, from …

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Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis
6 days, 15 hours ago

Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis

NPR  

Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: What is going on with democracies? And now Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a crisis. As you say, Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister, the finance minister, she was the original Justin Trudeau liberal before he was prime minister. And we learned from her resignation …

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How Trump’s tariff threat pushed Canada’s Trudeau to brink of resignation
6 days, 15 hours ago

How Trump’s tariff threat pushed Canada’s Trudeau to brink of resignation

Al Jazeera  

Canada’s embattled prime minister faces fresh calls to resign after top minister steps down over possible ‘tariff war’. With Trudeau’s tenure now nearing the 10-year mark, Canadians have grown weary of his government — and like many electorates around the world, there is “incumbent fatigue” in Canada. “It really does bode well for the far right bode ill for those …

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Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?
6 days, 15 hours ago

Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?

CNN  

CNN — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soared to victory in 2015 on the promise of change and “sunny ways” for the country. Justin Trudeau, a former high school teacher and the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau, one of Canada’s most well-known prime ministers, was elected in 2015 with a decisive parliamentary majority for his Liberal party. Her resignation, from …

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Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau
6 days, 22 hours ago

Canada deputy PM quits in tariff rift with Trudeau

Raw Story  

by Michel COMTE Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit Monday in a surprise move after disagreeing with Justin Trudeau over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. "Our country today faces a grave challenge," Freeland said in her resignation letter, pointing to Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports. - Trouble for Trudeau - Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull …

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Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
1 week ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous Francois Bayrou is the leader of French centrist party MoDem. Reuters On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of …

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Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns
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1 week ago

Faltering economy, divided polity: How new French prime minister accedes to a crown of thorns

Firstpost  

In a divided nation struggling with polarised politics, high debt, and a ballooning deficit, the task before 73-year-old François Bayrou—a well-known name in French politics and a long-time Macron ally—is humongous On Friday, December 13, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France. Two, the Left, Right, Centre conundrum—the result has been a …

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