FairPoint: Has Rahul Gandhi crossed the fine line between opposition and negativity?

Deepika Bhan | August 30, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) It was surprising to see the Leader of Opposition not attack his government for once, when the country was in the midst of a crisis. Instead, he toured the devastated regions and then offered a nine-point memorandum to the Prime Minister with recommendations for rescue and relief. The guess is not difficult. The LoP is not Indian, and the country is Nepal.

China’s economic powerhouse Shanghai faces growing signs of distress

IANS | August 30, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi , Aug 30 (IANS) Shanghai, once regarded as one of China’s most prosperous, vibrant and internationally connected cities, is showing growing signs of a prolonged economic slowdown, raising concerns about the depth of the country’s broader economic challenges, a report has said.