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The U.S. President Joe Biden brings cheers to Indian Americans with his liberalized immigration policy as promised in his campaign agenda. For many Indians, especially those in the information technology, America remains a dream with their aspirations and expertise.

In seven years, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to struggle more to ward off the inner pressures from within the ruling ensemble than expend his energies to move the national affairs ahead. A wide variety of but very confusing aspects of his personality were on display in seven years. He was a disciple of the Sangh but was struggling to move India ahead on the Gandhian path. He emerged as a different personality while leading the Bharatiya Janata Party in the crucial electoral battle in 2014. It was the climax to the quarter century of coalition politics. No party had gained a clear mandate in that period. NaMo had launched a campaign that presented his supporting party in a complete contrast to its character reflected in previous seven elections.

The government claims that public service delivery has improved ever since the abrogation of Article 370 and that public authorities have become more accountable. Yet there are dozens of instances that prove the contrary; that officials have become more unresponsive and insensitive to public grievances, especially when it comes to RTI applications.

The farmer’s protests against the contentious new farm laws have gripped the nation for months now. The growth in the intensity of the unrest has been exponential, culminating in the violence and chaos that was witnessed in the capital on Republic Day. The government’s response to stifle dissenting voices has been swift, as many journalists and opposition leaders have been charged with sedition while many others, including activists and protestors, have been jailed on dubious charges.

Bambolim, Goa: Another stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped Goa hold Mumbai City to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Hero Indian Super League at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Monday.

Fatorda, Goa: Bengaluru has managed to remain unbeaten in the last four games and they will look to carry on with the positives when they face Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday.

New Delhi: National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Raninder Singh feels that the recent decision taken by the Governing Body, to ban certain Shooters from the next Nationals for disciplinary reasons should be put on hold.

New Delhi: Five sportspersons - Chess player Koneru Humpy, shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, hockey striker Rani Rampaul, and athlete Dutee Chand on Monday were shortlisted for this year’s BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) award.

In several states, FIRs were recently registered against the makers and actors of Tandav, Amazon Prime Video’s latest political drama series. This was following complaints against the inappropriate depiction of the UP Police Personnel and the character playing the role of Prime Minister in the show. This is one of the examples of outrage against content in the media.

The latest army coup in Myanmar has impacted its neighbours India and Bangladesh in sharply contrasting ways. For the bigger country, to judge by initial MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) reactions, it would be a wait-and-watch situation until democracy is restored. Near normal bilateral interactions should be possible thanks to the close coordination between the Indian and Myanmar armies (Tatmadaw) over insurgency-related issues plaguing both countries in recent years.