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India’s Congress suffers setback after key leader defects to BJP
Move by Scindia and 22 legislators could trigger fall of Congress-led govt in central Madhya Pradesh state. The Congress has suffered a political setback following the resignation…
‘Incredible India’ now being viewed as intolerant India, says FM Qureshi
“Modi’s policies are taking a bloody and dangerous turn,” says the foreign minister. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday stated that…
Social media ‘exit’ to be one-day hiatus for Women’s Day: Modi
The announcement captured social media users and was debated at length on television channels. India’s most popular social media presence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
OPINION: Help Rakhine.. & Rohingyas
Visuals reaffirm that the minorities have been at the receiving end of Hindutva fury; yet no parallel need be drawn with the Myanmarese military crackdown on and the Buddhist…
OPINION: Can India’s Hindus and Muslims ever live together?
It’s tempting to believe that India has been communalised beyond repair. But there is no alternative to re-secularising India. We don’t let our house burn when we have…
EDITORIAL: Mr Trump in India
US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were able to convey a robust message to the west of the Radcliffe Line, thanks largely to their personal chemistry. The diplomatic…
India-US to sign mega defence deals during Trump’s visit; trade deal not on cards
The much-anticipated trade deal between India and the US is not on the cards during President Donald Trump’s visit. Even though the much-anticipated trade deal between India and…
India world’s fifth largest military spender
India’s military spending increased in 2017 and it now occupies the fifth spot after US, China, Saudi Arabia and Russia. India is now one of the world’s five biggest…
India approves death penalty for child rapists
After facing flak both at home and abroad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called an emergency meeting of the Cabinet which endorsed death for child rapists. India’s cabinet…