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TopicEbrahim Raisi

Topic: Ebrahim Raisi

Pezeshkian will take over as president at a critical time for Iran — a look at challenges he faces

Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory is a shot in the arm for the reformist movement in Iran. However, between an ailing economy and tense geopolitical situation, his next 4 yrs won't be easy.

Iran’s Parliament re-elects former Revolutionary Guards Commander as Speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was elected to the post Tuesday with 198 votes in the first session of the 12th term of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Our take on fall in FDIs, Pune Porsche accident, and Raisi’s death—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Iran can heal after Raisi’s death. New president likely to continue his policies

There are people inside and outside of Iran who do not feel sorry for President Raisi’s death. Some of them are trying to take advantage of this tragedy to pursue their own political goals.

Vice President Dhankar leaves for Tehran to attend Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral

Thousands took to the streets in Iran as the funeral ceremony began Friday in the city of Tabriz in the north-west where his chopper crashed.

Raisi’s American Bell 212 chopper from Shah era, ‘difficult to maintain’ post sanctions

Widely used globally by govts & private operators, the two-blade, medium helicopter first flew in 1968. Tehran procured various aircraft, including copters, before 1979 revolution.

Cleric, politician, ‘butcher’ — life & legacy of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

New Delhi: Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash Monday, will be remembered as one of the most hardline leaders...

Who is Mohammad Mokhber – Iran’s interim president after Raisi death

Sanctioned by EU, Mokhber is seen as close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who has the last say in all matters of state.

Iranian president Raisi & foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian declared dead in chopper crash

Governor of East Azerbaijan Malek Rahmati & head of Ebrahim Raisi's security team Mehdi Mousavi were onboard crashed helicopter as well. Raisi 2nd Iranian president to die while in office.

On Camera

Chhindwara’s Coldrif deaths show India’s dangerous irony—pharmacy of the world, failing at home

India’s pharmaceutical sector is valued at $50 billion. It has built its reputation on affordability and accessibility. The deaths in Chhindwara tell a different story.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.