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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia holds significant implications for the economic partnership between the two countries, spanning various sectors from energy to technology and beyond. As such, it is a pivotal moment for both countries, especially against the backdrop of evolving global dynamics and their mutual interests in enhancing economic ties.

Classical case of parental humiliation... RSS, the organisation which fathered BJP, is finding it tough to have its suggestion heard and prevail on its progeny to appoint the new president of the party of its choice. What a let-down. It is really disgraceful for the RSS leadership that Narendra Modi, once a pracharak, has not only brazenly overlooked the desire of the RSS but is even moving ahead with his design to have his own protégé as the chief of party. He is ready for the worst; brush-off with the parental organisation.

Several governance and political setbacks have marked much prominently than any of the good performances of PM Narendra Modi led government during the first month of its third term (Modi 3.0). All these began with taking his oath on June 9, 2024, as a Prime Minister of a coalition government, that considerably reduced his political status both within and outside the Parliament of India. He has to face challenges in running a coalition government and a stronger opposition seeking accountability on every policy and action. Moreover, he will have lesser opportunities to shift blames on former Union Governments, especially led by Congress, for his own failure. PM Modi will have to work hard now to remain politically relevant.

Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s son K Taraka Rao does not like Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, especially Rahul’s “double standards” on “defections”. KTR and KCR’s party Bharat Rashtra Samithi is reeling under a slew of defections and KTR is unhappy for KCR, whose Bharat Rashtra Samithi was defeated comprehensively by the Congress in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections.

Mahatma Gandhi is, of course, the Father of the nation but how often do we remember what he said and, and more importantly, how often do governments abide by his wishes? As you will soon discover this is not a rhetorical question. Actually, if we still have a conscience, it might be embarrassing one!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday July 9 and emphasised that conflicts could not be resolved through war, stating, "Peace is of the utmost importance." Russia's state-run Sputnik news agency quoted Putin as thanking Modi for his efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis peacefully.

KOLKATA: Known for their courtesy and culture, Bengali bhadralok is at a loss to comprehend the causes of the mob violence visiting West Bengal of late. The reasons behind the passersby seeing red and turning into a mob are yet to be fully understood.

As global economic dynamics shift, emerging economies seek new opportunities for growth and influence. A notable development is the BRICS coalition, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With its recent expansion, the BRICS framework has introduced the concept of BRICS+, aiming for deeper and more flexible economic integration. This article explores the differences between BRICS and BRICS+, and examines the potential benefits for Bangladesh should it join this influential group.

In a scene quintessentially Dutch, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte bid farewell to his office in The Hague on a bicycle, concluding a remarkable 14-year tenure. This symbolic departure marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Dutch politics. Rutte, a stalwart of Dutch governance, passed the baton to his successor, Dick Schoof, in a ceremony presided over by King Willem-Alexander.the World Economic Forum website in 2019, Rutte explained why he rides a bicycle.

Aggravating factional quarrel that seems like a rebellion within Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) does not only underscore an unstable Akali politics in Punjab, but also the entire Sikh politics, a thing to be keenly watched for several reasons in the backdrop of its tumultuous history. The rebellious group led by Bibi Jagir Kaur is leading the Akali Dal Bachao Leher (Save Akali Dal Chorus) has demanded fixing accountability from the president of SAD Sukhbir Singh Badal. They even said that SAD won’t collapse if Sukhbir steps down.