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Two New CMs, Two Visions of Governance: The Hindutva Model and the Democratic Model

India, June 1 -- After the declaration of the results of the elections to four state assemblies in the first week of May, new governments were formed in West Bengal and Kerala: the Bharatiya Janata Pa... Read More


SIR Wins Democracy Loses

India, June 1 -- Yogendra Yadav and I were members of the Assessment and Monitoring Authority (AMA) of the Planning Commission. The AMA was expected to monitor all minority welfare programmes of the U... Read More


No European carrier in Skytrax's 2026 Five-Star Airline list

Bangladesh, June 1 -- European airlines have once again missed out on the aviation industry's most prestigious quality rating, as Skytrax's latest five-star airline list is dominated by carriers from ... Read More


The Pope, Modi and AI

India, June 1 -- It is not surprising that India has been lukewarm to Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence. The Pope has warned that Artificial Intelligence threatens to normalise an "... Read More


Magnifica Humanitas: A Revolutionary Encyclical

India, June 1 -- Pope Leo XIV has taken the world by storm! On May 25, 2026, when he released his first Encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity): On Safeguarding the Human Person in the... Read More


The Crisis of Human Dignity

India, June 1 -- The first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, "Magnifica Humanitas," veers away from being just another meditation on technology; it is a civilisational warning. Placing the safeguarding of h... Read More


10 airlines where passengers will not find alcohol on board

Bangladesh, June 1 -- While alcohol is commonly served on many international flights, several airlines around the world operate with a strict or near-complete absence of alcoholic beverages onboard, r... Read More


Jio vs Airtel recharge plans 2026 Which mobile plan gives better value?

India, June 1 -- India's telecom market in 2026 continues to be a two-horse race between Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Both operators now compete not only on pricing but also on 5G access, OTT subsc... Read More


Jio's patent surge signals a bigger shift in India's deep tech ecosystem

India, June 1 -- Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, is increasingly emerging as more than just a connectivity provider. As of March 31, 2026, the company had filed a total of 6,817 patent... Read More


Kuwait International Airport's T1 resumes operations

Bangladesh, June 1 -- Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) began a phased reopening on June 1, as Arab and international airlines resumed operations following the completion of repairs and u... Read More