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View from The Hill: When what’s good for the goose is not okay for the gander

We see it often: political players insisting what’s good for the goose shouldn’t apply to the gander.

The Conversation · Sep 9

Vijay to chair TVK alliance meet amid Left boycott, Congress rift over leadership

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay chairs a key alliance meeting today. Discussions will focus on formalizing the ruling coalition's structure and common minimum program. Key allies like Congress and VCK confirmed participation in the important meet. However, CPI(M) and CPI chose to skip the meeting, maintaining issue-based support.…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

'Gen Z' now a political constituency, cannot be ignored by govt or opposition: Dipankar Bhattacharya

Gen Z has emerged as a significant political constituency, according to CPI(ML) Liberation leader Dipankar Bhattacharya. The Jantar Mantar protests highlight youth dissatisfaction with government policies and service delivery. Bhattacharya advocates for lowering the voting age to sixteen, citing increased youth political awareness. He also called for an INDIA bloc…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Kevin Warsh's Fed Faces Split Verdict on Inflation Data: Sahm Notes 'Good News,' Schiff Says Calls Out 'Misleading' CPI Rise

July’s consumer price index (CPI) report drew conflicting interpretations from economists on Wednesday, as the same data was read as a sign of disinflation, a case against current Fed policy, and grounds to question the numbers themselves.

Benzinga · Aug 13

July CPI Numbers Retirees Can Use to Test Their 2026 Spending Plan

July CPI numbers offer retirees something more useful than another inflation headline: a chance to give a 2026 spending plan a reality check. The latest Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows overall consumer prices rose 3.4% over the 12 months ending in July, while prices…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 12

Grocery Bills Still Split for Latino Households, Even as July Inflation Cools to 3.4%

July's CPI cooled to 3.4%, but a historic cattle shortage, tariffs and a reversing produce market are splitting Latino grocery bills.

Latin Times · Aug 12

Donald Trump Bragged Grocery Costs Are 'all Coming Down' but Only Egg Prices Dropped Last Month

Donald Trump insists US grocery costs are 'all coming down', yet official inflation data show only egg prices fell last month while most staples keep rising.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Communists in country are total cowards: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading confusion regarding UPI payment fees. Brittas alleged US pressure influenced the government's decision on charging UPI fees. Sitharaman stated that communists lack the courage to face facts and listen. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Minister K Muraleedharan

Kerala's health minister and a Congress MP stated the full Vande Mataram will not be sung. They affirmed only the first two couplets will be sung in state programs. This stance follows a Chief Secretary's letter regarding a nationwide campaign. The state government will adhere to its established protocol for…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

CPI(M)’s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP

CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva…

The Economic Times · Aug 9