Autocrats’ BFFs: Elites with a grudge

More often than not, we tend to associate autocratic regimes with a cult of personalities. Think Hitler, Stalin, Idi Amin. However, no autocrat rules alone. They are all supported by an elite that actually props up the regimes. Twilight Of Democracy: The Failure Of Politics And The Parting Of Friends by Anne Applebaum explores how this class of elite…

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Christmas storm ‘Devin’ batters US: Over 1,800 flights cancelled, 22,000 delayed; snow snarls air travel

Severe storms across the United States during the Christmas holiday caused widespread travel disruption, with more than 1,800 flights cancelled and thousands delayed. Meanwhile, catastrophic flooding in California has claimed at least three lives, officials said.Holiday travel was hit hardest as winter storm Devin swept across large parts of the country, bringing heavy snow to…

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Sensex slips for 3rd day in row, ends at 85,041 pts

MUMBAI: Sensex dropped 367 points on Friday, marking its third consecutive day of losses, amid foreign fund outflows and a lack of major domestic triggers. In a low-volume trade, the 30-share index dropped 0.4% to settle at 85,041. The 50-share Nifty declined by 100 points to 26,042, registering its second day of decline. “Overall, Indian…

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MEA flags expansion of H-1B review | India News

NEW DELHI: India has flagged concerns over the US expansion of its H-1B visa programme review, saying it has caused hardship to Indian families. MEA said it received representations from nationals facing delays and problems in rescheduling visa appointments. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had raised the issue with US in New Delhi and…

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