Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Putin’s Statesmanship: Shielding India from U.S. Tariff Bullying

In a world where international relations are often reduced to coercion, arm-twisting, and economic blackmail, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again shown what genuine statesmanship looks like. At a time when U.S. President Donald Trump has been weaponising tariffs and sanctions to pressure allies and adversaries alike, Putin has moved decisively to protect India,…

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Krishna district bags 4 Swachh Andhra Awards

Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh):  The Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh has bagged four Swachh Andhra Awards at the state level, an official said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, District Collector D K Balaji highlighted Krishna district’s achievements under the Swachh Andhra Swarnandhra programme. The four awards bagged by the district include Cleanest Village Panchayat (Challapalli),…

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Adityanath warns against present-day demons in Vijayadashami speech; hails RSS on centenary year

Gorakhpur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday drew parallels between the characters of Ramayana and contemporary social evils in his Vijayadashami speech, and also hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which is celebrating its centenary year. Addressing a large gathering in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said while the names and circumstances have changed…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Trump’s Self-Made Mess

The United States is once again showing the world how a superpower can self-sabotage. On October 1, the nation slipped into its third government shutdown under President Donald Trump. The trigger? A standoff over funding for the 2026 fiscal year—specifically, Democrats’ push to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Without them, millions risk losing health…

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