The humanitarian ledger of the Iran war

The US–Israel war on Iran is not a security operation but a structurally produced imperial conflict. Its humanitarian toll—mass civilian casualties, infrastructural collapse, economic strangulation, and regional destabilization—is neither accidental nor excessive; it is intrinsic to the political economy of militarism. This essay situates the war within a Marxist framework, exposing how capital accumulation, geopolitical…

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What is ‘Shanku Chakram’ mehendi design flaunted by Allu Sirish at his wedding with Nayanika Reddy

Allu Sirish’s wedding mehendi featured the deeply personal Shanku-Chakram design, a significant nod to South Indian devotion and Vedic roots. The Sudarshana Chakra symbolized protection, the Namam represented sacred energy, and the Shankha marked a blessed beginning. This choice transformed a traditional ceremony into a meaningful statement of faith and heritage. When Allu Sirish and…

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‘Slur on entire Sikh community’: BJP objects to Rahul Gandhi calling Bittu ‘traitor’, recall 1984 riots | India News

NEW DELHI: After Rahul Gandhi called Ravneet Bittu a ‘traitor’ while passing by protesting Congress MPs at the Makar Dwar, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched a scathing attack against the Congress leader, calling the remark “unacceptable” and deeply offensive to the Sikh community.“We are not just appearing here as members of BJP but proud…

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8th Pay Commission: Railways to trim costs to accommodate higher wages; maintenance, procurement, energy sectors in focus

Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…

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World Bank funding boost for Pakistan: $700 million tranche approved under multi-phase plan – check details

The World Bank has approved $700 million in fresh financing for Pakistan to bolster macroeconomic stability and enhance public service delivery. This funding, part of a larger $1.35 billion program, will support federal initiatives and a provincial project in Sindh, signaling continued multilateral support despite governance concerns. The World Bank has approved $700 million in…

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Don’t Be Ruled By Rules

If GOI’s deregulation push leads to genuine lightening of compliance load, economy will get a huge boost  A whisker separates India from Japan, and the 4th largest economy rank, as we head into 2026. But it’s fair to say India got here despite, not because of, its policies. Recall how, in 2004, enforcing a contract…

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US War Department makes important announcement on Google Gemini: Every warfighter…

The US Department of Defense has launched GenAI.mil, a new AI platform powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini for Government, to equip nearly 3 million personnel with advanced capabilities. This initiative aims for AI technological superiority, enabling tasks like policy summarization and risk assessment. The platform ensures secure, unclassified use, with Google guaranteeing data won’t train…

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