Opinion

Jeffrey Epstein's association with high-profile figures, as highlighted in the documents, casts a shadow over the corridors of power. The notorious financier, who escaped justice through death, left behind a trail of victims and connections that expose a deeply entrenched culture of privilege and abuse.

While the battle against cyber threats intensifies, the reported increase in cybercrime complaints by 113.7% from 2021 to 2022 underscores the urgency of reinforcing cybersecurity infrastructure.

Global trends and challenges anticipated for 2024 include the deepening of the global system’s bifurcation, weakening inflation with upside risk from exogenous shocks, and growing pressure on the US-led global security architecture.

The memorandum of settlement signifies a comprehensive approach towards resolving the conflict in Assam. It goes beyond mere cessation of hostilities, encompassing multifaceted strategies for development, rehabilitation, and cultural preservation.

The need of the hour is to restore peace and order in Manipur and to initiate a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue process to address the grievances and aspirations of the people.