01 Sep, 2024 10:00 AM
New Delhi: The steady spread of radicalisation in the Muslim world, the deepening Sunni-Shia conflict in the Middle East and the growing impact of the historical religious divides on the current geopolitics, are the ongoing trends that should cause concern to the democratic world.
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01 Sep, 2024 9:02 AM
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for September 2-8.
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30 Aug, 2024 6:24 PM
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Within a month of taking charge, Iran's new government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has launched a wide-ranging diplomatic outreach, engaging with both neighbours and far-away nations, and declared willingness to negotiate with the West on the nuclear issue and sanctions, having seemingly obtained approval of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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27 Aug, 2024 6:31 PM
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) With the Paris Olympics with their tales of talent, endeavour, and heartbreak long over, France's attention is back to an entirely new game - ensuring a new government after the fractured mandate thrown up by the July elections to the National Assembly, but any breakthrough seems unlikely.
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25 Aug, 2024 9:01 PM
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Pakistan has long cried hoarse and portrayed itself as a victim of extremism and terrorism. As recently as June 2024, its federal government approved a "reinvigorated and re-energised national counter-terrorism campaign" to eradicate terrorism through coordinated, multi-faceted efforts.
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25 Aug, 2024 9:00 AM
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for August 26 to September 1.
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22 Aug, 2024 11:44 AM
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) After turbulence in his first month in power, with the promised retaliatory action against Israel, the shock resignation of a key supporter, and the push and pull of the complex Iranian governance system, President Masoud Pezeshkian has finally had a moment of relief with all his ministerial nominations receiving Parliamentary approval.
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20 Aug, 2024 5:05 PM
New Delhi, 20 Aug (IANS) India, the world's largest democracy, faces an intricate challenge in conducting elections at an unparalleled scale. The traditional voting process, characterised by extensive logistical arrangements, significant costs, and substantial length of time, needs transformation.
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19 Aug, 2024 11:54 AM
New Delhi/Rohtak, Aug 19 (IANS) In an article written by Rebecca Kern published in Politico in 2024, it was alleged that WhatsApp had been operating for over eight months worldwide without explicit election-disinformation policies. While Meta has implemented stringent guidelines against voter interference, threats of violence, and election misinformation on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, it has not applied these same rules to WhatsApp Channels.
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18 Aug, 2024 4:54 PM
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The week gone by had a mere four trading sessions but had plenty of action. At the end of the week, in which we celebrated our 78th Independence Day, markets staged a smart recovery on Friday, and changed the sentiment completely.
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