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The Analysis of the US Mid-Term Elections 2026 Results

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We already discussed the role and relevance of the midterms in the USA. We are here to discuss in depth the US midterm election results in 2026, which are a referendum on Trump's second term.  US midterm elections comprise the race for the US Congress- House of Representatives, Senate, Gubernatorial Race, Secretary of State, etc. The Midterm Election is the second most important election in the USA after the General Election, aka the Presidential Election. T he last Midterm election was in 2022, following the presidential election of 2024, which gave a resounding victory to Donald Trump. In 2025, we had mini elections in New Jersey, Virginia and New York gubernatorial and mayoral races.  Note: Counting is still going, and we will be updated as the results come in. Our Coverage of the US Midterm Elections 2026 Analysis of the Results US House of Representatives Interesting Flips Pennsylvania CD 1, 7, 8, 10 New York CD 17 Arizona CD 1 (Phoenix and surrounding areas) and CD 6 Ken...

Overcoming the Upcoming Challenges for Indian Economy

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! For the past six months, the entire world has been discussing one thing- the economy. The world economy has been going through a much bigger roller coaster for the past six years now. Post-pandemic, every country has been trying to build its economy and give its citizens strong confidence in their respective populations. India, too, has been trying to achieve the goal of a $5 trillion economy and be a developed nation by 2047, the 100th anniversary of Independence. Amidst the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, skirmishes with Pakistan, challenges with the stock market, and much more, the Indian economy has shown a bit of resilience. Inflation is there but has been relatively lower than in the rest of the countries. The 2025 and 2026 budgets have shown strong intervention by the government to address domestic problems amidst a turbulent international situation. The major challenge for India remains the situation of the youth, such as education,...

The Never Ending Debate on Reservation in India

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When we say the word, reservation everyone means and refers specifically to caste-based reservation.  Reservation is applicable in educational institutions and in government jobs, PSUs, at the governmental level, politics, and administration. But in India, it opens up for a variety of debates in India on society, economics, and justice.  Why Reservation and specifically Caste-based Reservation? Countries around the world have various types of affirmative actions, and in India, it is primarily through reservation. Due to the backwardness and historic disadvantages faced, India has a system of caste-based reservation, enshrined in the Constitution of India, yet has been practised since the 1932 Poona Pact. It tries to undo the historical injustices, remove existing caste discrimination, and give equal opportunity to all. The constitutional objective of reservation is adequate representation of historically excluded communities, not poverty alleviation.  Even though Art...

News Capsule for the Month of July 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Corporation to discontinue collection of biomedical waste in Kochi.  Special leave granted for employees on Census duty in Kerala. No more competitive racing; timetables to change: Kerala Govt’s ‘rescue operation’ for private buses.  Three held as RPF cracks mystery of missing Cochin Port rail tracks. Cloud renewal delay cripples Kochi's CCTV network, hinders crime probe.  Even at 60, salary crisis continues to haunt Kalamassery HMT.  Kerala student secures Rs 1.4cr global scholarship. Kochi's container road streetlights set to be fully operational by July 15.  Probe launched after school student 'sexually harassed' by classmates in Kerala's Pathanamthitta. Toe party line on Adani: High command to Kerala CM.   Reckless Bikers Accused of Blocking Ambulanc...