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Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary GuardsIran's Revolutionary Guards have reportedly pushed for Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as the new supreme leader, viewing him as more amenable...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death brings Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson into focusIran faces a crucial decision to select a new Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hassan Khomeini, grandson of th...
Ex-Belgian PM Charles Michel to speak at ET Now Global Business Summit 2026Charles Michel, a key figure in European politics, is set to address the ET NOW Global Business Summit. He previously led Belgium as Prime ...
From courtrooms to rap battles: Nepal Gen Z backs ex-chief justice Sushila Karki for interim rule while rapper-mayor Balen Shah emerges as PM contenderNepal Gen Z protests are rallying behind two contrasting figures — Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female Chief Justice known for her credibil...
Who are the candidates in Iran's presidential election?Six candidates, including five conservatives and one reformist, are set to compete in Iran's presidential election on Friday to succeed the...
After funeral, Iran's focus shifts to vote for Raisi's successorFollowing the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iran prepares for a pivotal election to select his successor o...
Defending Modi’s reforms record: Chidambaram shifted goalpost from growth delivered by a PM to growth in his tenureIn view of the fact that the question “who delivered most reforms” is different from “who delivered most growth,” nothing Chidambaram has s...
Yashwant Sinha could have become first reformist finance minister: Pranab Mukherjee"The dictum which he (Sinha) said is absolutely correct that for a politician economy is the last priority in India," Mukherjee said readin...
Former power minister Suresh Prabhu front runner for plan panel deputy chiefEx power minister and reformist politician Suresh Prabhu has emerged as front-runner to be deputy chairman of revamped Planning Commission.
Idealist's aversion to work a corrupt system backfires: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan"An idealist, who is unwilling to 'work' the system can promise to reform it, but the voters know there is little one person can do."
Moving on from humans, is it time for dogs and cats to rule?Given the current reputation human politicians have worldwide, electing creatures who are loyal, hard-working and incorruptible — though so...
Victimising business would be costly for societyThe solution is to radically reform political funding, mandating periodic disclosure of political expenditure, making that contestable, a b...
- Tributes to Bal Thackeray from across the party lines
Personalities across the political spectrum and social sphere today condoled the death of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
- It is irresponsible of the Opposition to stymie every reform
Will India keep waiting forever? If the government wants to show that it is not paralysed, it should legislate key reforms this session.
Anna Hazare continues fast, slams Congress for misleading peopleSocial activist Anna Hazare, who entered the second day of his indefinite fast, today slammed the Congress for "misleading" the people.
Budget 2011: Reform bills bring back Cong-BJP reform talksWhether these bills would pass may also depend on the atmospherics between Congress and BJP leaders, say politicians from both sides of the...
- Budget 2011: Reform bills bring back Cong-BJP reform talks
The reformist bills are back, so is parliamentary politics over reforms. Will BJP help Congress, and what will BJP demand of Congress for i...
- Pranab Paradox: He's smart, powerful, but never a game changer
What is Mukherjee’s signature contribution to politics and government? Answering this question is a struggle.
- MFs eye budget but shy from investment calls
Fund houses are already overweight in sectors like power and infrastructure post elections. Gainers: BSE ( A, B ), NSE | Losers: BSE ( A, B...