Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday warned that treating the Mekedatu project as a matter of political prestige would harm Karnataka’s interests, urging the State Government to seek Central approval “with trust and harmony” to strengthen its legal position. Bommai said the project, first conceived as a power initiative in 1996, underwent … Read more
new video loaded: What the U.S. Absence at COP30 Tells Us World leaders are meeting at the COP30 this week to discuss climate. The U.S. was not part of this meeting. Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter, discusses what this absence means. By Somini Sengupta, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Leila Medina and Stephanie Swart November … Read more
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said dynastic politics across the political spectrum poses a “grave threat” to Indian democracy and asserted that it is high time India traded “dynasty for meritocracy”. He said that when political power is determined by lineage rather than ability, commitment, or grassroots engagement, the quality of governance suffers. In an … Read more
new video loaded: The Nationwide Battle Over Electoral Maps What began with Texas drawing what could be five new Republican districts in the House of Representatives at President Trump’s behest has spiraled into a nationwide redistricting race. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national politics, gives an overview. By Nick Corasaniti, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, … Read more
new video loaded: Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power? transcript Back transcript Why Won’t Congress Use Its Power? Five Republicans just voted with Democrats to block Trump’s tariffs. This proves Congress can act. So why isn’t it using that same power to address hunger, health care costs or undeclared wars? The New York Times Opinion … Read more
new video loaded: How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war. By David Pierson, Christina … Read more
new video loaded: How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday (10/28). A look at how she will approach President Trump in order to rekindle the close relationship he had with her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, … Read more
new video loaded: Why Trump’s Asia Visit Is Consequential President Trump has embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with China. Erica L. Green, the White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what’s at stake. By Erica L. … Read more
new video loaded: How Mamdani Has Evolved in the Mayoral Race Zohran Mamdani entered the final debate in the New York City mayoral race ahead in the polls. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The New York Times, describes Mr. Mamdani’s strategy to appeal to the wider electorate before early voting … Read more
Yathindra Siddaramaiah speaks to reporters in Belagavi on October 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Minister for Public Works Satish Jarkiholi is well-suited to take over the leadership of the brand of politics that is based on liberal and secular ideology, Karnataka MLA and CM Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, said in Belagavi on Wednesday (October … Read more