International Politics
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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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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
Trending
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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‘High Water’: Read Ruskin Bond’s new story from his book of short stories about love and friendship
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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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.
Scroll Staff
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US ends tax and extradition agreements with Hong Kong over China’s new security law
The nation’s State Department said the decision was taken because of Chinese Communist Party’s steps to erode the autonomy of the semi-autonomous region.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: Taiwan says it sent assistance to foreign countries secretly to avoid Chinese anger
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said Taiwan has donated 5.1 crore masks overseas, including one crore to the United States.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Services boxers dominate semi-finals lineup on Day 5
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC play out a high-scoring draw
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India start campaign with massive win over Canada