Right narrative

Modi's party manifesto promises to build on India's progress over the past decade, especially in digital advancements and infrastructure. It pledges support for scientific research and promoting local languages. The manifesto isn't merely about winning the next round of national elections. It's more about deciding on the issue of a robustly developed India by 2047.

Left narrative

BJP's manifesto fails to address major economic issues like labor and land laws. It prioritizes continuity over significant change. It has no word on "doubling farmers' income" like it grandiosely did in 2019 and failed to keep. Voters will see through this smokescreen of rhetorical devices like Ramayana festivals and half-baked welfare measures.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance that India will become a World Bank high-income country by Nov. 2049, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-Trump narrative

Despite repeated assurances from the Trump campaign that the former president is more than willing to debate Biden, it's clear that memories of the 2020 election still haunt the Biden admin. Unwilling to have the president embarrassed on national television once again, Democrats continue to shield an aging and politically ineffective Biden from the public.

Democratic narrative

It's up to Biden to decide whether he should allow Trump the opportunity to spread further lies on national television. While debate between presidential candidates should be encouraged, Trump's brazen willingness to spread misinformation for personal gain is of no benefit to American democracy.

Nerd narrative

There's a 57% chance that a debate be held between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before the 2024 US presidential election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Republican narrative

The Democrats' whole campaign against President Trump is constructed around hyperbole and hypocrisy. While condemning Trump for needing to defend himself against Biden's witch hunts, the DNC has repeatedly said that they don't use PAC money for Biden's legal bills. Sadly and unsurprisingly, it turns out that the DNC has spent millions of dollars doing just that.

Democratic narrative

There is no comparison between the two campaigns. The Republican National Committee is now acting as the fundraising arm for Donald Trump's criminal defense. Biden does not use PAC money as essentially his personal checking account like Trump does. Unlike Trump, the DNC does not spend any of its grassroots supporters' money on legal fees. That's a huge difference.

Cynical narrative

Voters of all political persuasions are the losers here. Donor funds funneled through PACs and Super PACs have created an oligarchal, symbiotic relationship between both political parties and wealthy interests. All voters — both Republicans and Democrats — should be deeply concerned that special interest funding is incompatible with American democracy.

Nerd narrative

There is a 40% chance Donald J. Trump will be convicted of at least one count in his federal court cases before the end of 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-establishment narrative

Delays in Western military aid to Ukraine will seriously hamper the country's ability to hold back Russia's advances. Three years into the war, Russia is deploying more advanced weaponry and is stepping up its firepower. It's more vital than ever that the US approves a new batch of military aid.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russian troops continue to advance in the Donetsk region, namely in the direction of Chasiv Yar. As was conceded in Ukrainian media, that's because experienced fighters know what fate awaits them and are sending the new troops out to die.

Nerd narrative

There is a 4% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement in the Russo-Ukraine conflict in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

This recommendation will align Germany's abortion laws with international standards and its European peers. Although abortion is rarely prosecuted in the country, the current rules could easily allow future governments to issue punishments for those who seek out the procedure. Changing the law will protect women's human rights now and in the future.

Narrative B

The current law allows enough protection for women seeking abortions in Germany. It would be unnecessary for the law to be changed. The commission likely had a strong liberal bias when they made this recommendation, and many ethical and legal considerations must be examined with this issue.

Narrative A

Saturday's tragedy could have been avoided if only the attacker's mental health was taken seriously — both by his family and law enforcement. Despite having a chronic brain disorder, Joel had access to combat knives. He was known to the Queensland police, yet his activities weren't monitored. Innocent people have paid with their lives for a man driven by mental illness.

Narrative B

Saturday's stabbing wouldn't have taken place if the mall's security guard had been armed. Blaming a mentally ill person squarely for a massacre is a distraction from government negligence and responsibility. Joel needed help, which he was denied. Now that he is deceased, he has been blamed for law enforcement's failure to prevent a horrific tragedy.

Narrative C

This horrific act of violence, Australia's deadliest in at least eight years, has stunned and horrified a country where mass killings are rare. Joel has been punished for indiscriminately targeting innocent shoppers. It's paramount to thank the police and emergency services for their bravery in the face of this shocking incident and support the families of victims and eyewitnesses in these grim times.

Narrative D

There's no doubt that mass casualty events are rare in Australia. However, Saturday's attack should kick off another national debate about gun control. As Australians who already own guns have bought more, and there's an increase in new gun owners since Canberra implemented one of the world's toughest gun laws more than two decades ago, Joel’s horrific crimes serve as a warning against complacency.

Narrative A

This is a deeply tragic event that must be deeply investigated. Although the motive of the attacker remains unclear, Emmanuel was a polarizing figure and this could have been a personal attack. There are many potential angles that must be probed to the fullest.

Narrative B

Too little was covered by mainstream news outlets to investigate if this was an attack on the Christian faith, but police have made the right decision. Although still in the early stages, it's vital to explore fully how hate crimes against Emmanuel's faith were a motivating factor in this heinous attack.

Nerd narrative

There's a 46% chance that 'No Religion' responses will represent at least 50% of the Australian population in the 2026 census, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

Lehrmann was lucky to narrowly escape his criminal proceedings, but he was so hellbent on publicizing his lies that he found himself back in the spotlight — and this time his true nature was revealed. Judge Lee rightfully exposed Lehrmann not only as a man attempting to hide his infidelity but one with no care for the well-being and dignity of women.

Narrative B

While the court has made its official decision on Lehrmann, this case should not bring joy to either side. The media was absolutely reckless in its reporting, particularly regarding the false accusations of a government cover-up. Sexual assault allegations must be litigated in government courts, not the court of public opinion, and Ten News violated that code of ethics.

Pro-establishment narrative

The US is doing everything it can to ensure that Israel deter military threats while also preventing regional escalation. Israel must be able to defend itself from terrorist attacks, whether from Gaza or elsewhere, and the US will always defend Israel's right to security. Nonetheless, it is not in the US or Israel's best interest to see the conflict escalate. Thankfully, Israel, with the assistance of the US and its regional allies, managed to effectively counter Iran's attack, and any further Israeli military actions are completely unnecessary.

Pro-Israel narrative

Though this has been a tragic war, Israel must eliminate Hamas and prevent Iran from achieving any symbolic or strategic victories in the wake of Oct. 7. Though Israel did not and does not want this war, Iranian meddling has pushed the region to the brink. Israel has made clear that Israel will not allow Iran's terror armies to hold positions on its borders, and, if Israel does not thoroughly respond to this escalation, Iran will only be more emboldened to attack.

Pro-Palestine narrative

Once again, the media have taken the bait and looked over the fact that Israel is purposefully trying to drag the US into a war with Iran to distract from its daily massacres in Gaza. If Pres. Biden had not chosen to blindly follow Netanyahu into the abyss, this situation almost certainly could have been avoided. Israel has turned into a pariah state in the global community, and if the US wants to prevent the region from falling into chaos, it must end Israel's war on Gaza.

Pro-Iran narrative

Iran continues to demonstrate its capabilities and restraint, as the attack over the weekend will hopefully serve as a good wake-up call to Israel to end this series of escalations. Iran and its allies have been clear from day one that they do not want to see this war spiral into a regional conflict. Rather, Iran only seeks to end Israel's crimes in Gaza, to which it has been forced to respond. Israel made a mistake in believing that Iran would not respond to its provocations, and Tehran's leadership will continue to calculate its moves appropriately.

Nerd narrative

There is a 20% chance that a state-based conflict between Israel and Iran will cause at least 1K deaths before 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Anti-Trump narrative

This case is historic not only because it's the first federal prosecution of a former president, but because it relates to Trump's first attempt to steal an election. By illegally falsifying business documents to keep this hush money hidden, Trump blatantly violated the law in 2016 to ensure American voters were unaware of his wrongdoings. Trump is yet again attempting to skirt the law to obtain power he could otherwise never achieve.

Pro-Trump narrative

Alvin Bragg's case against Trump may be the clearest example of the Biden regime's grasping-at-straws legal strategy to damage their 2024 opponent. After failing to find any real crimes, Bragg reimagined the law to turn what had always been a misdemeanor into a felony. These alleged hidden hush money payments have been publicly denied by Stormy Daniels herself in 2006, 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2018. The government has weaponized the judicial system against the former president.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance that Donald Trump will be convicted of a felony before the 2024 presidential election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.