Author: Dilip

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Constitutional crisis: 14 times in 10 months, two Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps

Two Election Commissioners objected on record to poll panel steps खुल गई पोल, सामने आ गया खेल, एक्सप्रेस की रिपोर्ट से मचा तहलका: RAVISH KUMAR इतिहास का सबसे बड़ा खुलासा | Indian Express Report | Modi | Gyanesh Kumar | Election Commission |BJP  Ritika Chopra: From keeping them in the dark to adding new voters,… Read More Constitutional crisis: 14 times in 10 months, two Election Commissioners objected to poll panel steps

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The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran

Ali Abootalebi Informed Comment The Arab states have long suffered from weak political legitimacy and ineffective governance. Authoritarian rule remains pervasive. According to Freedom House, no Arab country is currently classified as “Free,” while Jordan, Lebanon, and Comoros are rated “Partly Free.” Kuwait, following the suspension of its elected parliament in 2024, is now classified as “Not… Read More The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran

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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms Oliver Milman he planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet grim annual update by scientists. Of the… Read More ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

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The ‘Gaza genocide’ claim is a blood libel, says historian Simon Schama

In his recent keynote address to the Holocaust Educational Trust annual dinner, well-known historian Simon Schama denounced the allegations of genocide directed at the Israeli government and armed forces as a ‘blood libel.’ This term is specific to Jewish history, and refers to medieval Christian slanders directed against Jews by the highest echelons of Christian… Read More The ‘Gaza genocide’ claim is a blood libel, says historian Simon Schama

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Election Commission Declares 54% of Delhi Voters Deleted or Doubtful

http://www.reporters-collective.in One of India’s largest voter deletion exercises by Election Commission of India (ECI) could be unfolding in its capital. Delhi started with 1.45 crore voters. First, more than 47 lakh names were deleted from the draft electoral roll under the SIR. Now, another 31.6 lakh voters, whose names did make it to the draft… Read More Election Commission Declares 54% of Delhi Voters Deleted or Doubtful

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Thanks to ‘NAZA’ Hysteria, Israel Is Finally Talking About Gaza

‘The truth never dies, but is made to live as a beggar’: Yiddish proverb “The Gaza documentary has elicited a nationwide uproar. After years of repression, denial and lies, apathy and indifference, the pus has burst forth in a mighty stream. This is a healthy process, even if it includes ugly manifestations” – Gideon Levy… Read More Thanks to ‘NAZA’ Hysteria, Israel Is Finally Talking About Gaza

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