In MAGA world, ‘kakistocracy’ Trumps gerontocracy

Defying conventions, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert Kennedy Jr., a controversial figure known for anti-vaccine views, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision, along with Trump’s demand to assume office early and bypass traditional vetting processes for his appointees, has drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential conflicts of…

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Hyderabad devotee donates 15 e-bikes worth Rs 22 lakh to TTD

A Hyderabad-based devotee and managing director of Pearl Mineral and Mines Private Limited, C Venkata Nagaraja, donated 15 electric two-wheelers worth approximately Rs. 22 lakh to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. A Bengaluru-based devotee, BMK Nagesh, donated Rs. 50 lakh to the TTD’s Pranadanam trust. TTD additional EO CH Venkaiah Chowdary expressed gratitude for the generous…

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After a gap of 2 years, German Chancellor Scholz speaks with Vladimir Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Friday, marking their first direct conversation in nearly two years. The leaders discussed avenues to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. This communication follows Scholz’s indication of willingness to engage with Putin, despite facing domestic political challenges after his coalition government’s collapse.

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