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Episode Synopsis
The sources outline several global and domestic flashpoints, beginning with a major geopolitical event where President Putin reaffirmed Russia’s uninterrupted strategic alliance with India during a summit, defying heightened U.S. economic pressure regarding oil purchases. Domestically, the Indian Parliament was the scene of political polarization after a heated clash between the DMK and BJP over a sensitive religious ritual in Tamil Nadu, paralleled by a controversy regarding the government's decision to exclude key Opposition figures from the Putin state banquet. Amid these political tensions, the aviation sector was rattled when the government suspended new safety protocols for pilots (FDTL) to help the financially distressed IndiGo airline recover from a week of mass flight cancellations, raising serious concerns from pilot associations about compromised safety standards. Internationally, the UK government intensified its crackdown on illegal working in the gig economy by detaining dozens of delivery riders during a nationwide immigration enforcement operation. Separately, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was held, revealing the format for the expanded 48-team tournament and setting the stage for renewed international rivalries.
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