International Politics
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Vivek Ramaswamy quits US presidential race, endorses Donald Trump
Initial results of the Republican party’s internal voting in Iowa showed that Indian-American entrepreneur was ranked fourth.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh elections were not free or fair, says United States
The United Kingdom said that citizens did not have the full range of voting options as some Opposition parties had boycotted the polls.
Scroll Staff
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Beyond Trudeau and Modi: The widening rift between India and Canada is rooted in history
New Delhi’s concerns are valid but undermined by a track record of exaggerated claims and bigotry at home. Ottawa, too, must take a more responsible stance.
C Christine Fair
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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US revises visa rules to restrict Bangladeshis who undermine democratic election
Ahead of elections in Bangladesh in January 2024, there are fears that the ruling Awami League might indulge in undemocratic practices to retain power.
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Scotland’s new Muslim leader is another symbol of the extraordinary change in British politics
The UK is the only democracy where the children of formerly colonised people are running the country that colonised their parents’ and grandparents’ nations.
Parveen Akhtar, The Conversation & Timothy Peace, The Conversation
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Turmoil engulfs Israel over plan to overhaul judicial system
The Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition has been pushing for changes that would give the government greater control over the selection of Supreme Court justices.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Henry Kissinger’s realpolitik has produced many disasters (including in South Asia)
His influence on US foreign policy is profound.
Jarrod Hayes, The Conversation
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In Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, Putin has reached the point of no return
To withdraw troops would be humiliating for a president who relies on machismo to bolster his popular support.
David Roger Marples, The Conversation
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Israel: Naftali Bennett becomes new PM as eight-party alliance topples Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli Parliament elected Bennett as the country’s 13th prime minister with a razor-thin majority of 60-59 in the 120-member House.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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‘Political oppression’: China condemns US move to designate 6 more media outlets as foreign missions
The US announcement requires these outlets to identify their employees as well as take federal permission to buy or lease office space.
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Taiwan asks China to ‘get lost’ after its embassy tells Indian media to toe official line on dispute
Chinese embassy advised journalists to observe the ‘one-China’ principle after newspapers carried advertisements for Taiwan’s national day.
Scroll Staff
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, allegedly poisoned, now out of induced coma, say doctors
The Charite Hospital in Berlin said Navalny was responding to verbal stimuli.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing