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Trump hints at deploying US troops to help rebuild Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership of Gaza
Washington, February 5: President Donald Trump suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Trump’s brazen proposal...
Rise, decline and resurgence of Bodh Gaya
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, February 5: Bodh Gaya (or Buddha Gaya as it is called in Sri Lanka), is the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was a major international pilgrimage centre in ancient India when Buddhism was a thriving faith. But by the 12...
The concept of “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics”
Perspectives of Professors Keyu Jin of London School of Economics and Pranab Bardhan of University of California, Berkeley
India to Maldives’ rescue again
President Muizzu faces grave economic challenges which have spawned discontent both within and outside his Peoples’ National Congress (PNC).
Trump agrees to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month
Both Canada and Mexico pledge to do more to block drugs and migrants
Sonia Gandhi Faces Privilege Motion Over “Poor Thing” Remark On President
New Delhi, February 4: A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, alleging use of “derogatory and slanderous words” to describe President Droupadi Murmu as she addressed a joint session of Parliament...
Rubio demands Panama ‘reduce China influence’ but Panama says no way
Panama, February 3: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make “immediate changes” to what he calls the “influence and control” of China over the Panama Canal. But Panama has rejected the demand firmly, BBC reports. America’s top diplomat said Panama must...
Indian Finance minister trudging on ‘worn-out’ path; tax cuts after decade of high rates, says Congress
P. Chidambaram says FM does not want to break free like how Congress did in 1991, 2004 to spur growth, pitches for deregulation advocated by Chief Economic Advisor
Budget 2025 overlooks joblessness; Economist Presenjit Bose
Tax breaks for income tax payers along with cuts in capital and welfare expenditure are unlikely to raise the living standards of the vast majority of working people
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