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Friday, August 8, 2025
TopicSitaram Yechuri

Topic: Sitaram Yechuri

Days after son’s death, Yechury writes to PM Modi over oxygen supply, free Covid vaccines

CPI(M) leader Yechury, who lost his son to Covid Thursday, also recommended the cancellation of Central Vista project and release of money collected under PM-CARES fund.

The Left should first worry about its own unity rather than that of the entire opposition

To be relevant, the Left needs dynamic leadership and pragmatism. Sitaram Yechury is pragmatic, but he is blocked at every level.

Capital Buzz: Not just Modi, even Sonia and Rahul are fans of Gujarati delicacies

Sonia and Rahul have fondness for delicious Gujarati dishes such as dhokla, khandvi as well as Saurashtra food.

Kashmir’s Broken Cycle of Talks

Calling for a political dialogue has become the default option for politicians and pundits every time the security situation in the Valley worsens. The optics of talks looks intended to be a healing touch in itself and ends up becoming a tactic to buy time. RAMA LAKSHMI

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.