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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Msbshse Hsc Result 2026 Date: Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC result 2026 within this week, says official amid protest concerns

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC result within this week, official says amid employee protest concerns reports MSBSHSE HSC result 2026 date: Amid concerns over employee protests and speculation around a possible delay, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education officials have indicated that the MSBSHSE HSC result is expected within this week. The clarification follows…

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Export boost: Centre announces seven measures to support exporters and MSMEs

The government on Friday announced seven measures, including credit assistance for e-commerce exporters and support for alternative trade finance instruments, aimed at boosting India’s outbound shipments and strengthening export competitiveness.The initiatives form part of the Rs 25,060 crore export promotion mission, under which three of the 10 proposed components had already been rolled out in…

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UAE updates foundation stage admission criteria for British Schools: Key changes explained | World News

UAE updates Foundation Stage admission rules for British curriculum schools from 2026–2027 academic year/Representative Image The Ministry of Education has updated enrolment age requirements for the Foundation Stage in private schools implementing the British curriculum, introducing new assessment provisions from the 2026–2027 academic year.The move follows the extension of the school admission age cut-off from…

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Electoral roll preparation: BLOs to be suspended in cases of misconduct, says ECI | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday ordered that all cases involving dereliction of duty, negligence, misconduct, willful non-compliance of the commission’s instructions or violation of electoral laws with respect to preparation of electoral roll by the booth level officer (BLO), shall be dealt as per a set procedure starting with placing such BLO under…

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