Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Discredited Politicians and the Decline of Public Discourse

In recent times, political discourse in India has hit a new low, with opposition leaders resorting to inflammatory and divisive rhetoric. Two striking examples illustrate this trend: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s derogatory remarks about the Mahakumbh Mela and the Congress party’s offensive characterization of the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner. The desperation of…

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Trump says Ukraine ‘should have never started it’ in comments about war with Russia

Washington: President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion of the country three years ago, arguing Kyiv could have made a deal to avoid the conflict. “You should have never started it,” Trump said of Ukraine while criticizing President Volodymvr Zelenskvy, who had expressed concern that his country was not included…

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PM Modi pays homage to Shivaji

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. Modi said on X, “His valour and visionary leadership laid the foundation for Swarajya, inspiring generations to uphold the values of courage and justice. He inspires us to build a strong, self-reliant and prosperous India.”…

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TN Guv slams ‘hollow rhetoric’ of those claiming to uphold Tamil pride

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has criticised those who claim to uphold Tamil language and culture while making no real contribution, labelling their statements as “hollow rhetoric.” True reverence lay in preserving and promoting Tamil’s rich literary heritage, he said, without naming anyone. Felicitating Seeni Viswanathan, on being conferred the Padma Shri award…

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Defence think-tank releases monograph on geopolitical implications of Russia-Ukraine conflict

New Delhi: A Delhi-based defence think tank on Tuesday released two publications, including a monograph on the geopolitical, economic, and security implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its ramifications for Europe and India. The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), functioning under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), Ministry of Defence, unveiled the publications…

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