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H-1B visa, the popular path to citizenship, faces heightened scrutiny under Trump’s 'America First' policies
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Though Modi had, in 2022, castigated other parties for propagating a ‘freebies culture’, the BJP’s Delhi manifesto has gone one up on the AAP playbook
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America’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation comes as no surprise as Trump’s hostility towards the global body is well-known
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The Israel-Hamas truce requires sincerity, foresight and an accommodative approach from both sides to make the deal work
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait has opened up opportunities for expanding the partnership
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In rejecting another debate, the former President suggested that a “prizefighter" who loses a bout is always the one to call for a rematch
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Hyderabad: Given its hegemonic actions and blatant breach of international protocols in the recent past, China’s move to dock its spy ship in Sri Lanka must be viewed with suspicion. India’s concerns in this regard are quite justified as the ‘Yuan Wang 5’ is a powerful tracking vessel whose significant aerial reach — reportedly around […]
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The Supreme Court’s ruling that the States and the Centre can equally legislate on matters of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a welcome development. This upholds the spirit of cooperative federalism, for which the States like Telangana have been steadfastly fighting. In fact, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has been at the forefront […]
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The latest revelations raise disturbing questions over the conduct of government agencies in the entire episode
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Silence of political parties on mob justice amounts to normalising despicable acts like lynching in the name of religion
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The resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe and the United States and the fear of a similar surge in infections during the months of winter have fuelled the demand for booster Covid vaccines in India. In a desperate attempt to contain the surge, many countries in Europe have gone into lockdown and have also launched massive […]
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The Centre has set a target to cut air pollution by 20-30% by 2024 but the approach has been piecemeal
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Political parties must eschew their blinkered approach and make an effort to repeal this unlawful law
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China’s new Land Border Law, ostensibly aimed at standardising the patrolling activities on its borders, signals the country’s growing belligerence and aggression. India, which has a 3,488-km long unsettled border with China, has every reason to worry about the new development as it comes in the wake of the recent border standoff and Beijing’s recalcitrant […]
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As the euphoria over reaching the one billion dose milestone subsides, there is a growing realisation that a lot of work remains to be done and there is no need for premature celebration. India needs to significantly ramp up vaccine production to meet its target of inoculating the entire adult population — nearly 95 crore […]
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Given the changing geopolitical realities in Asia, in the wake of China’s growing belligerence, there is a strong case for India to deepen its relationship — economic and strategic — with Taiwan, a tiny island state which has stood up to the hegemony of Beijing. In fact, it is surprising that New Delhi has never […]
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The border friction between Assam and Mizoram needs to be addressed with political maturity, fairness, and mutual accommodation
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It is time to modify British-era defence land policy that prohibits land transactions for any purpose other than military
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People lowering their guard and thronging tourist places point to a dangerous phase
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The drone attack on IAF station, despite ceasefire with Pakistan, shows that the terror modules are very much active
