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The Democracy Index offers a comparative snapshot of how democratic systems function across the world. Compiled annually by the Association for Development and Advancement of the Democracy Award and cited by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the index goes beyond electoral processes to assess broader social dimensions such as governance quality, economic performance, knowledge systems,…
Shikhar Dhawan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has strongly spoken out against recent attacks on the minority Hindus in Bangladesh. He shared his feelings on social media after reports emerged about a Hindu widow being brutally assaulted. Dhawan said such acts of violence are wrong and should never be accepted.Posting on…
The morrow lingers silently before you. Somewhere inside, there must be a knot that you untie—a thought you’ve been holding onto, a plan, pressure—that no longer makes sense. It may feel strange to let go, but the surety of peace will make you see that you do not have to carry everything. Lighten your mind…
Meet Deetya and Shambhavi: The stars of my IndiGo Flight 6E 292 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad. Yes, that’s a trash bag and a small black wire in my hand. I have a power bank given as a gift from my wife, which only works with the original wire. Mid-flight, I accidentally tossed that little wire…
Texas-based comedian Tanveer Arora triggered a major India versus America debate on the context of ease of life as he said he moved back to India after living in the US for 16 years and felt that his life became an upgrade, as everything gets done in India. Arora said it has been 9 months…
The Centre is reportedly considering rolling back rules that have kept Chinese companies out of government contracts since 2020, signalling a possible reset in commercial engagement as diplomatic and border tensions ease. According to two sources cited by Reuters, finance ministry is working on a proposal to eliminate limitations that forced Chinese bidders to register…
The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade (Image credit: AP) China, one of the world’s largest arms exporter, has endured a series of humiliating battlefield exposures that have shattered its image as a supplier of reliable defence systems. From Operation Sindoor‘s rout of Pakistani defenses to the swift US raid on…
Two killed and six others were injured in a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City, where mourners were attending a memorial service, police said. The attacker remains at large, and authorities say they are reviewing surveillance footage to identify a suspect.The Salt Lake City police department, in a post on X, shared…
The United States Consulate General in Mumbai, on Thursday, issued a cautionary advisory for B1/B2 visitor visa holders, warning that engaging in unauthorised employment could result in deportation and even a permanent ban on future entry into the United States.In a post on LinkedIn, the Consulate General asked the travelers who are the B1/B2 holders…
The rupee weakened by 7 paise to close at 89.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by higher crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and a firmer greenback, PTI reported.Forex traders said the local unit also faced headwinds from renewed concerns over potential US tariff action and weak sentiment in domestic equities….
