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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: He should have been hailed as a hero. Instead, he is being demonized by a section within the Congress itself. And his only ‘crime’? Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor is trying his level best to boost the fortunes of the Congress in one of the few states where it is still a force to be reckoned with.

Global economic slowdown is most likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs in place of decent works. It has already adversely impacted the global employment growth which has been faltering, and pressure on decent work has considerably increased. Pressure on decent working conditions are even undermining social justice.

BSP chief Mayawati’s announcement that her Bahujan Samaj Party would contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and other assembly elections all alone has not come as surprise. What has been really intriguing is her accusing the Congress and Samajwadi Party of spreading rumours about a "possible tie-up" with the BJP in the run up to national general elections and other state elections. If what she says is to be relied, her real thrust is that these two parties are trying to win over the traditional support base of her party.

Defending Rahul Gandhi’s ability to become Prime Minister of India, just like his great-grandfather, his grandmother and his father, is getting difficult and difficulter as the Bharat Jodo Yatra gets closer and closer to Srinagar’s famed Lal Chowk, the yatra’s final destination. The Hollywood movie of the same name was built on the theme that no matter what one does, and doesn’t matter how much one tries to avoid, the inevitable is inescapable!

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s year-end assurance that China is ready to work with India for the “steady and sound growth” of bilateral ties and it is committed to upholding stability at the border areas where a stand-off has prevailed since 2020. The statement, believed to have been meant for an international audience, is untrue. Only last month, Chinese troops clashed with well positioned Indian soldiers near the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. In January 2021, another face-off left troops on both sides injured. India's construction of a new road to a high-altitude air base is seen as one of the main triggers for a deadly Galwan Valley clash in June 2020 with Chinese troops claiming at least 20 lives. Tensions continue to simmer though China is concerned about the possible economic fallout as it runs a massive trade surplus with India. Wang Yi’s assurance on China’s readiness to work with India for the “steady and sound growth” of bilateral ties may have more to do with economic ties than military disengagements.

New Delhi: Defending champion Lakshya Sen and double Olympic medallist PVSindhu will spearhead the 19-member strong home challenge in a very tough field which includes among others, Tokyo Olympics gold medallists Viktor Axelsen ( Denmark), China’s Chen Yufei and reigning women’s singles world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at the ‘bigger than ever’ edition of the Yonex Sunrise India Open, which commences at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi from January 17.

Rourkela: India survived a dying moments scare as they played a nerve wrecking goalless draw with England in their second pool D match of the Hockey World Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium here this evening.

Mumbai: Hayle Lemi and Anchalem Haymanot made it an all-Ethiopian affair as the duo won with new course records to take home USD 45,000 winner’s prize and a course record bonus of USD 15,000 each at the 18th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon here on Sunday.

Modi government neither cares for judiciary nor legislature, gives assurances in abundance, but do not keep up the promises given. The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances has expressed its displeasure over this attitude of the Union government and its ministries in its 76th report recently submitted in the Rajya Sabha that reveals government’s evasive answers regarding actions taken on even Supreme Court orders or parliamentary committees’ recommendations.

World Bank and International Monetary Fund might be gung ho about Indian economy, but emerging geo political situation in the neighbouring countries is a major source of concern and tottering economies in the sub-continent make the situation worse. India might be in a bright spot in otherwise sagging and recessionary global economy but neighbours, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar are virtually bankrupt and heading towards severe debt trap. The economic situation in Bangladesh and Maldives is not that comfortable and facing severe downside risks.