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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.Enforcement Directorate Success In Kejriwal Bail Case May Be A Flash In The Pan
By K Raveendran The Enforcement Directorate has managed to throw a spoke into the wheels of Aam Aadmi Party’s celebrations of leader Arvind Kejriwal coming out on bail by approaching the Delhi High Court post-haste even before it could lay hands on the court’s order. And with the high...
Ajit Pawar On The Cusp As His Clout Within Mahayuti Wanes
By Sushil Kutty Ajit Pawar’s waxing and waning is a matter of research. In the battle between two Pawars, Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, Ajit is the loser. His clout in the Mahayuti has been waning. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP performed the worst among the Mahayuti in the 2024...
Hollywood Legend Donald Sutherland Was A Brilliant Actor With Left Values
By Eileen Jones Donald Sutherland (1935–2024) who passed away on June 21 projected equal parts warmth, intelligence, and menace on the big screen. But he wasn’t just a brilliant actor — he was a man of the Left who never abandoned those values. There are some actors you can’t...
Escalating Tension Between Bangladesh, Myanmar Threatens Regional Stability
By Tajul Islam The recent provocations by Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal have significantly escalated tensions between Myanmar and Bangladesh, threatening regional stability and security. Reports indicate that Myanmar has been engaging in aggressive actions against Bangladeshi vessels operating in the Teknaf and St Martin’s sea lanes. This...
Leftwing President Arevalo Reverses Democratic Backsliding In Guatemala
By Vicki Gass On January 15, 2024, president-elect Bernardo Arévalo of the Semilla Party was inaugurated after five tense months since he was elected on August 20, 2023. (Inauguration day in Guatemala is usually held on January 14 but constitutional challenges to president-elect Arévalo delayed the ceremony nine hours...
After 88 Years, A New Popular Front Has Potential To Get Power In France
By Nitya Chakraborty For France, the national politics has never been so exciting in recent years as the French President Emanuel Macron announced the holding of snap polls in the country on June 30 and July 7 after the disastrous results of his party in the European Parliament elections...
Under Modi.3, The First GST Council Meeting Must Focus On Finetuning Rates
By Anjan Roy The GST Council meeting on June 22 will be somewhat different from any previous ones because of the changed political situation in the country. Ever since the GST came not effect in the first Modi government, the opposition has been on the back foot. Now with...
Large Scale Deployment Of Ai In Economy Will Lead To Massive Unemployment
By Prabhat Patnaik The fundamental issue raised by Hollywood writers when they had gone on a strike against being replaced by artificial intelligence, somehow receded to the background after the resolution of that particular conflict; but it remains a fundamental issue. Much has been written about the various problems...
Bizarre Things Are Happening In Courts Over Bail Of Arvind Kejriwal
By Sushil Kutty The one big difference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is the “wife” factor. Kejriwal’s wife Sunitha Kejriwal appears to be on his side where Modi’s doesn’t appear on Modi’s side. Sunitha Kejriwal was speaking up for Kejriwal when the Enforcement...
Significance Of Priyanka Gandhi’s Poll Debut From Kerala
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is no mistaking the spring in the walk of Congress leaders in Kerala these days and the sparkle in their eyes. The sense of euphoria is understandable. The party has just scored a remarkable victory in the Lok Sabha elections, winning 18 out of...
Will Rahul Gandhi Take Up ‘Leader Of Opposition’ Role In Parliament?
By Rahil Nora Chopra With the INDIA bloc parties showing an increase in the 18th Lok Sabha numbers, the lower house is geared to receive an official Leader of the Opposition (LoP) after ten long years. The opposition leaders also aspire that a Deputy Speaker would be elected soon,...
President Putin Interested In Improving Relations With ASEAN Through Vietnam
By Girish Linganna After visiting North Korea, Russian President Vladimir Putin went to Vietnam. This makes Vietnam the only country to have hosted state visits from the leaders of China, the U.S., and Russia—the world’s three biggest military powers—in the past year. On Thursday 20th June afternoon, Russian President...
Finance Ministry’s Decision To Impose A Fine On Binance Is A Step In Right Direction
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav In a decision that could set a precedent in the Indian financial sector, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Ministry of Finance has fined global crypto exchange Binance a hefty Rs 18.82 core (approximately $2.2 million) for not adhering to anti-money laundering laws while...
New Military Axis: Russia Joins Hands With Iran, North Korea, And China
By Girish Linganna Russia is now working more closely with Iran, North Korea, and China, sharing sensitive technology that could pose a threat to the United States. and its allies even after the Ukraine war ends, say American defense and intelligence officials. The rapid growth and strength of security...
Priyanka Gandhi’s Debut From Wayanad Is A New Signal For Congress
By Sushil Kutty Raebareli will remain Gandhi family bastion so long as Rahul Gandhi is keen on continuing in politics. So long live Rahul Gandhi, long live the dynasty. That being said, Wayanad is the new go-to parliamentary constituency for the Gandhi family. Amethi lost its sheen for the...
EU Parliament Elections – Far-Right Gains Leave The Left Guessing
By P. Sudhir Elections to the European Parliament held on June 9, saw the emergence of far-right parties as a significant force. Many of these parties are pro-capital, against immigration and also climate skeptics. In a globalised world these results are ominous. The centre-right Conservative group, European People’s Party...
BJP-Ruled States Are Epicentres Of NEET Paper Leak Scam
By Krishna Jha There is a clear direct connection of the Ministry of Education in the NEET exam paper leak. The Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan is not ready to resign. The matter has already reached the Supreme Court. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for 2024...
U.S. Policy Makers Are Refusing To See Global Diffusion Of Production
By Prabhat Patnaik There has been a significant diffusion of production occurring in the world economy. Many call this phenomenon a shift from a US-led world economy to a “multipolar world economy”, but no matter what one thinks of this description, the fact of diffusion is indubitable. In 1994...
