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Israel’s strike on Iran: A dangerous escalation in the Middle East power struggle
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Israel’s strike on Iran: A dangerous escalation in the Middle East power...

As Netanyahu seeks to distract from Gaza and regain global backing, the region teeters on the brink of wider conflict with unpredictable global consequences.
Urban anarchy, faulty cylinders, and failing fire services: A deadly mix
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Urban anarchy, faulty cylinders, and failing fire services: A deadly mix

The recent Gandhibasti fire exposes deep-rooted issues—from defective LPG cylinders and unscientific urban growth to the chronic under-preparedness of Assam’s fire services.
A grim wake-up call for aviation safety & crisis communication
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A grim wake-up call for aviation safety & crisis communication

In the wake of the catastrophic crash of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to Gatwick, leaving nearly all 242 onboard dead, urgent calls for a transparent and conclusive investigation intensify.
Love, betrayal & bloodshed: Assams surge in crimes over extramarital affairs
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Love, betrayal & bloodshed: Assam's surge in crimes over extramarital affairs

While crime in general has witnessed a shocking spurt in the State, another discernible trend concerns crimes over love, extramarital affairs in particular. The past one month or so in the State has claimed a number of lives over extramarital affairs. Clearly, a majority of these cases are rooted in...
World Bank flags global growth slowdown amid rising trade tensions
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World Bank flags global growth slowdown amid rising trade tensions

In a foreword to the latest edition of the twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill has warned the international community that the global economy has missed a chance for the “soft landing” – slowing enough to tame inflation without generating serious...
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference: A global response
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The 2025 UN Ocean Conference: A global response

The oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and hold around 97 percent of its water. This means they have an enormous impact on global weather, temperature, and food supply to all living organisms. The most vital of these sustaining actions is, of course, the absorption of carbon and...
Assam’s crackdown on suspected foreigners: A legal shortcut with serious risks
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Assam’s crackdown on suspected foreigners: A legal shortcut with serious risks

The issue of detection and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi migrants has triggered a fresh controversy with the State government launching a crackdown on suspected illegal nationals through an administrative process. Some such foreigners had been pushed back to no-man’s land on the...
Gaza’s agony and the moral collapse of the Israeli state
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Gaza’s agony and the moral collapse of the Israeli state

Amid growing global outrage, Israel faces mounting criticism for its year-long military campaign in Gaza, which has killed around 55,000 civilians and devastated infrastructure.
Timely tribute to Bhupen Hazarika’s enduring legacy
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Timely tribute to Bhupen Hazarika’s enduring legacy

The demise of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika 14 years back had created a void that can never be filled. But the timeless legacy of the Bard of the Brahmaputra will live on and the onus is also upon us to honour and sustain this musical bequest from the cultural legend. The unanimous decision of the...
Land for whom? Assams quiet crisis of displacement and dispossession
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Land for whom? Assam's quiet crisis of displacement and dispossession

As Assam considers land law amendments, concerns grow over the slow implementation of key protections for indigenous communities. Speculative buying and outsider influence risk triggering a deeper cultural and political crisis.
Decades after independence, India sees real gains in poverty reduction
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Decades after independence, India sees real gains in poverty reduction

A sharp decline in India's extreme poverty, as highlighted in the latest World Bank report, fuels hopes of shedding the 'developing nation' tag, even amid global economic uncertainties.
No, Meghalaya isn’t dangerous — but our prejudices might be
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No, Meghalaya isn’t dangerous — but our prejudices might be

What is truly dangerous is not Meghalaya, but the way our collective prejudices flare up at the slightest provocation
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