Month: June 2026

Left should study changes in Kerala society during neoliberal era: economist

June 13, 2026 admin

The Left should be able to carefully analyse the changes that have occurred in Kerala society during the neoliberal era, economist R. Ramakumar said here on Saturday (June 13, 2026). “Neoliberalism creates new environments. The recent changes in Kerala society are notable. A serious study needs to be done on the class structure of Kerala,”…

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China opposes U.S. move to list top firms as military companies

June 13, 2026 admin

The Pentagon added several non-state-owned Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to its list that seeks to identify Chinese companies it deems to have ties to the Chinese military. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters China said Saturday it firmly opposed the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its…

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UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

June 13, 2026 admin

The move had been agreed in return for a halt to Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, say sources. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four ‌sources said, in a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab…

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Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Center’s facade: top official

June 13, 2026 admin

Workers raise a tarp in preparation for the removal of lettering from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, following a federal judge’s order to remove U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the institution, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The letters spelling…

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Attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers, Iranian ‘service fee’ may feature in IORA meet

June 13, 2026 admin

India is the current Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, which also has Iran, the UAE, Yemen, and Oman as its members. Credit: X/@IORAofficial At the 28th meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), commencing on Monday (June 15, 2026), all eyes will be on India, which…

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Union Urban Affairs Ministry takes physical possession of Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course Area

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A view of the locked gates after the Central Government takes physical possession of the Jaipur Polo Ground in Delhi’s Race Course area, in New Delhi on June 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Saturday (June 13, 2026) took physical possession of the 15.2-acre Jaipur Polo Ground…

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PM Modi’s leaves for France, Slovakia

June 13, 2026 admin

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Kapil Dev interview: Golf is not just a rich man’s sport, it’s for everyone in India

June 13, 2026 admin

Kapil Dev believes golf gives everyone an opportunity to make a difference in their lives. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR In many parts of the world, golf continues to carry a reputation that has proven difficult to shake – an expensive pursuit, reserved for the privileged few. India is no exception. For many aspiring…

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Plea to remove obstructions, waste and encroachments from major canals in Coimbatore

June 13, 2026 admin

Waste and vegetation clog a section of the Vellalore Raja Vaikkal in Coimbatore. The Kovai Kulangal Paadhukaappu Amaippu, a voluntary organisation working to protect waterbodies, has urged the district administration to remove obstructions, waste and encroachments from key canals and watercourses in the city to ensure that rainwater reaches tanks and reservoirs during the southwest…

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Trump to meet Modi on the sidelines of the G-7 summit, U.S. officials say

June 13, 2026 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks along with U.S. President Donald Trump. File image: ANI Photo U.S. President Donald Trump will meet ‌separately with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the G7 summit in ‌France next week, senior U.S. administration officials ‌said on Saturday (June 13, 2026). Official sources had confirmed to The Hindu earlier that Mr….

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