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Cold comfort
All parties must own responsibility for the low voter turnout and work to reverse it In the ongoing elections, a significant cause for concern has emerged with the low voter turnout, particularly in the Hindi heartland. This trend has set off alarm bells among political parties, forcing them to delve deeper...
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New beginnings
22 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Theatre of the absurd
20 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Time bomb
19 April 2024 | Pioneer -
SC votes for EVMs
18 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Shower of blessings
17 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Damage control
16 April 2024 | Pioneer -
Promises to keep
15 April 2024 | Pioneer
Softening stance
China responds positively to Modi’s peace overtures, says it is for stability in relations In the realm of international relations, the delicate nurturing of ties between nations often involves a mixture of diplomatic rhetoric, strategic manoeuvrings and the occasional statement to assuage tensions. Recently, two of the world’s most populous nations,...
Southern comfort
The BJP must win seats in south India to reach the desired strength in the Lok Sabha The ever-evolving politics often demands course correction and compels politicians to test uncharted waters for building on their electoral successes. In recent times, the BJP has been intensifying efforts to expand its footprint beyond...
Up, up and away!
Proving India’s resilience and potential, Sensex breaches the 75,000-mark for the first time The Indian stock market is booming, and how! Putting a big smile on the faces of investors, Sensex — India’s benchmark stock index — has unprecedentedly crossed the 75,000-points milestone. This surge is a testament to Indian economy’s...
Lost chance
Debate continues over whether adequate measures were employed to stave off the Manipur crisis Addressing the Manipur issue during one of his election rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that "timely intervention" by both the Centre and the State Government played a crucial role in improving the situation. However, the...
Stepping back
Signalling a potential shift in conflict dynamics, Israel to withdraw troops from south Gaza After six months of ongoing conflict and the resultant humanitarian crisis, there are signs that the intensity of the Gaza conflict is on the wane. After the death toll mounted to 32,000 and 75,000 people were injured,...
In a quandary
The BJP’s rivals hunt in packs but are still unable to throw up a strong challenge in terms of candidates The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, which sends the highest number of MPs to the Lok Sabha, is undergoing an intense upheaval in the run-up to the general elections, which has...
At crossroads
Desertions continue to plague Congress even as it releases its election manifesto The just-released Congress manifesto heralds the vision for a new era of governance, promising radical changes to the existing political landscape. Led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with former chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul, the manifesto emphasises the...
