WAR, WILDFIRES, EARTHQUAKES AND A NATION AT THE CUSP OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

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As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, the world enters another uneasy evening marked by war, extreme weather, political confrontation and human tragedy. From the increasingly dangerous US-Iran confrontation to fires sweeping across Europe, from a devastating earthquake in Colombia to the deadly tunnel disaster in Uttarakhand, Friday’s headlines offer a grim reminder that beneath the flags, speeches and celebrations, millions are still confronting very real questions of survival, security and justice.Continue Reading

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The global news cycle on Thursday was dominated by a striking mixture of geopolitical confrontation, natural disaster, public-health anxiety and political upheaval, from the disputed islands of the North Pacific to the shattered cities of Colombia and the increasingly dangerous standoff between Washington and Tehran.Continue Reading

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August 11: India ended another turbulent day with Parliament struggling under political confrontation, states battling weather emergencies and education remaining at the centre of a growing national debate. Beyond India’s borders, a devastating earthquake in Colombia, mounting tensions between the United States and Iran and continuing wars in Europe and the Middle East kept the global picture deeply unsettled.Continue Reading