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"Democracy Not In Good Health": Pope Francis' Warning To "Populists"
Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against "populists" during a short visit to Trieste in Italy's northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia -- the longest of his papacy.
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Trump Congratulates UK's Nigel Farage On His Win, Ignores Keir Starmer
Former US president Donald Trump celebrated the election of fellow populist Nigel Farage to Britain's parliament on Friday, neglecting to mention the new prime minister, Keir Starmer.
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Robert Fico, Shot Slovak PM, Is Populist Veteran With Pro-Russian Views
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, is a former Communist Party member who has been accused of swaying his country's foreign policy in favour of the Kremlin.
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Opinion | Why Wealth Redistribution Is No Panacea For Inequality
Such simplistic proposals appeal to populist sentiments without addressing the root causes of inequality.
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Using Borrowed Money To Give Free Electricity: Union Minister Attacks Punjab
Power Minister RK Singh has warned of a debt trap for states like Punjab using borrowed money to provide free electricity, saying such populist schemes are fine only if a state has finances.
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3 Reasons Behind PM Modi's Popularity As Listed By The Economist
Elites may usually dislike populist leaders globally, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeing increasing support among educated voters, international publication The Economist has said.
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Modi Magic, Tribal Outreach: What Helped BJP Cross Majority Mark In Chhattisgarh
A string of populist promises, including the extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that catapulted BJP to power in Chhattisgarh.
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Slovakia PM Announces Halt Of Military Aid To Ukraine
Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that his government was stopping military aid to Ukraine, in the first Western reversal of the kind.
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Former PM Robert Fico Opposed To Ukraine Aid Wins Slovak Elections
A Slovak populist party that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and NATO will be tasked with forming a new government after winning elections.
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Once Mussolini Admirer, She's Set To Head Italy After Far-Right Victory
Italy took a sharp turn to the right Monday after Giorgia Meloni's Eurosceptic populist party swept to victory in general elections, putting the one-time Mussolini admirer on course to become the first woman to lead the country.
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Fuel To Get Cheaper In Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde Announces Tax Cut
Maharashtra will reduce the Value Added Tax or VAT on fuel, effectively bringing down the prices in the state, Eknath Shinde said today in a big populist move as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
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States Need To Re-Prioritise Expenditure, Says SBI Report
Many states are spending high amounts on populist schemes and with the GST compensation ending in June, they need to re-prioritise their expenditure
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States' Freebies Flagged To PM With Lanka-Like Crisis Warning: Report
In a marathon meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a few officials raised concern over populist schemes announced by several states, claiming they are economically unsustainable and could take them down the same path as Sri Lanka
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Angela Merkel, Germany's "Eternal" Chancellor, Prepares To Leave Stage
She was called "the leader of the free world" as authoritarian populists were on the march in Europe and the United States but Angela Merkel is wrapping up a historic 16 years in power with an uncertain legacy at home and abroad.
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Bill Gates' Carefully Curated Populist Persona Has Popped
Bill Gates became arguably the leading business voice on fixing the world’s woes. But all the revelations about his divorce, dubious workplace behaviour, and ties to Jeffrey Epstein are hurting the billionaire’s carefully crafted do-gooder public image.
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"Democracy Not In Good Health": Pope Francis' Warning To "Populists"
Pope Francis decried the state of democracy and warned against "populists" during a short visit to Trieste in Italy's northeast on Sunday ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia -- the longest of his papacy.
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Trump Congratulates UK's Nigel Farage On His Win, Ignores Keir Starmer
Former US president Donald Trump celebrated the election of fellow populist Nigel Farage to Britain's parliament on Friday, neglecting to mention the new prime minister, Keir Starmer.
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Robert Fico, Shot Slovak PM, Is Populist Veteran With Pro-Russian Views
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, is a former Communist Party member who has been accused of swaying his country's foreign policy in favour of the Kremlin.
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Opinion | Why Wealth Redistribution Is No Panacea For Inequality
Such simplistic proposals appeal to populist sentiments without addressing the root causes of inequality.
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Using Borrowed Money To Give Free Electricity: Union Minister Attacks Punjab
Power Minister RK Singh has warned of a debt trap for states like Punjab using borrowed money to provide free electricity, saying such populist schemes are fine only if a state has finances.
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3 Reasons Behind PM Modi's Popularity As Listed By The Economist
Elites may usually dislike populist leaders globally, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeing increasing support among educated voters, international publication The Economist has said.
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Modi Magic, Tribal Outreach: What Helped BJP Cross Majority Mark In Chhattisgarh
A string of populist promises, including the extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors that catapulted BJP to power in Chhattisgarh.
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Slovakia PM Announces Halt Of Military Aid To Ukraine
Slovakia's new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Thursday that his government was stopping military aid to Ukraine, in the first Western reversal of the kind.
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Former PM Robert Fico Opposed To Ukraine Aid Wins Slovak Elections
A Slovak populist party that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and NATO will be tasked with forming a new government after winning elections.
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Once Mussolini Admirer, She's Set To Head Italy After Far-Right Victory
Italy took a sharp turn to the right Monday after Giorgia Meloni's Eurosceptic populist party swept to victory in general elections, putting the one-time Mussolini admirer on course to become the first woman to lead the country.
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Fuel To Get Cheaper In Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde Announces Tax Cut
Maharashtra will reduce the Value Added Tax or VAT on fuel, effectively bringing down the prices in the state, Eknath Shinde said today in a big populist move as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
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States Need To Re-Prioritise Expenditure, Says SBI Report
Many states are spending high amounts on populist schemes and with the GST compensation ending in June, they need to re-prioritise their expenditure
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States' Freebies Flagged To PM With Lanka-Like Crisis Warning: Report
In a marathon meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a few officials raised concern over populist schemes announced by several states, claiming they are economically unsustainable and could take them down the same path as Sri Lanka
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Angela Merkel, Germany's "Eternal" Chancellor, Prepares To Leave Stage
She was called "the leader of the free world" as authoritarian populists were on the march in Europe and the United States but Angela Merkel is wrapping up a historic 16 years in power with an uncertain legacy at home and abroad.
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Bill Gates' Carefully Curated Populist Persona Has Popped
Bill Gates became arguably the leading business voice on fixing the world’s woes. But all the revelations about his divorce, dubious workplace behaviour, and ties to Jeffrey Epstein are hurting the billionaire’s carefully crafted do-gooder public image.
