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Armaan Bhatnagar is a news editor with nearly 14 years of experience in digital media across leading organisations including The Times of India, Microsoft, and Network18. Over the years, Armaan has reported extensively on Indian politics, global affairs, the economy, and business. He has led coverage of landmark events ranging from three Lok Sabha elections and multiple state polls to historic Supreme Court judgments. He has closely followed US and Pakistani politics, Middle East developments, and key geopolitical developments. He has also helped build innovative newsroom products, including COVID dashboards, election trackers, economy meters, and a range of data-driven properties.

Pakistani Senator faces action for blasting 'salesman' Asim Munir's US visit

WORLD

Pakistani Senator faces action for blasting 'salesman' Asim Munir's US visit

The move comes just days after Wali tore into Field Marshal Asim Munir’s high-profile visit to the White House and his meeting with Trump.

Bihar Election 2025 Date: Bihar to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11; results on November 14

INDIA

Bihar Election 2025 Date: Bihar to vote in two phases on November 6 and 11; results on November 14

The Election Commission's announcement has set the stage for a keen showdown after months of intense buildup between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan.

Donald Trump lauds US Navy Seals for putting 'bullet in Osama bin Laden's head', recalls his pre-9/11 'warning'

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Donald Trump lauds US Navy Seals for putting 'bullet in Osama bin Laden's head', recalls his pre-9/11 'warning'

The US President also claimed that he had warned against Osama a year before the 2001 terror attack on the twin towers.

IAF chief rejects Elon Musk's prediction on future of warfare: 'He is a businessman ...'

INDIA

IAF chief rejects Elon Musk's prediction on future of warfare: 'He is a businessman ...'

He stressed that while unmanned systems will play an increasing role, they cannot operate in isolation.

Army chief's powerful warning to Pakistan: 'End support to terror if you want place in geography'

INDIA

Army chief's powerful warning to Pakistan: 'End support to terror if you want place in geography'

Speaking to troops in Rajasthan's Anupgarh, the Army chief said that India will not maintain the restraint it did in Operation Sindoor 1.0.

India destroyed 4-5 Pakistani F-16s and one JF-17 jet during Operation Sindoor: IAF chief

INDIA

India destroyed 4-5 Pakistani F-16s and one JF-17 jet during Operation Sindoor: IAF chief

The IAF chief added that the missiles that struck the hangars and tarmac led to the destruction of C-130 aircraft, one AEW&C class of aircraft and four to five fighter aircraft, most likely F-16s.

How would Owaisi respond to Pahalgam attack as PM? AIMIM chief's response ...

INDIA

How would Owaisi respond to Pahalgam attack as PM? AIMIM chief's response ...

Questioning the "sudden halt" in Operation Sindoor, Owaisi said that India should not have stopped the escalation when the entire country was ready to deliver a decisive response.

PM Modi on why he launched Demographic Mission: 'We need to stay alert'

INDIA

PM Modi on why he launched Demographic Mission: 'We need to stay alert'

The Prime Minister said that infiltrators pose a risk to India's social harmony and internal security.

Pakistan's 'U-turn' on Gaza peace plan days after Trump's claim of '100% support' from Asim Munir: 'Not our document'

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Pakistan's 'U-turn' on Gaza peace plan days after Trump's claim of '100% support' from Asim Munir: 'Not our document'

“This is not our document, which we sent to them. There are some key areas that we want covered ... If they are not covered, they will be covered,” Dar was quoted as saying by Dawn.

Possibility of nuclear attack should be part of India's security calculus: CDS Chauhan

INDIA

Possibility of nuclear attack should be part of India's security calculus: CDS Chauhan

CDS Chauhan added that preparedness against nuclear threats contributes to a deterrence against its use, adding that such protocols are important.

Amid Trump-Munir photo-ops, US analyst says 'reality check is in order'

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Amid Trump-Munir photo-ops, US analyst says 'reality check is in order'

US-based analyst Michael Kugelman noted that the resurgence in bilateral ties, though real, are quite "aspirational and exploratory" in nature.

Why India refused to accept Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief

INDIA

Why India refused to accept Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia made India's position clear after the Asia Cup match, saying that India cannot accept the trophy from someone who has waged war against the country.

Pakistan on edge as PoK braces for massive protests: Inside the stir and fears of 'azadi' calls

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Pakistan on edge as PoK braces for massive protests: Inside the stir and fears of 'azadi' calls

The PoK diaspora community in countries like US, UK and across Europe are also expected to stage protests to internationalise the issue.

BCCI to lodge strong protest with ICC after PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi denies India Asia Cup trophy: 'Very childish, unexpected'

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BCCI to lodge strong protest with ICC after PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi denies India Asia Cup trophy: 'Very childish, unexpected'

Videos of Naqvi, who also heads the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hurriedly exiting the field went viral on X.

Jaishankar blasts Pakistan, outlines India's 3 principles, bats for UN reforms: 5 takeaways from UNGA speech

INDIA

Jaishankar blasts Pakistan, outlines India's 3 principles, bats for UN reforms: 5 takeaways from UNGA speech

Jaishankar ripped into Pakistan without even mentioning its name, highlighed the importance of de-risking amid global trade challenges due to tariffs imposed by US and pressed for urgent reforms at the UN.

Pakistan PM in US: Why all eyes are on Shehbaz Sharif, Trump's meeting with 'select Muslim leaders'

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Pakistan PM in US: Why all eyes are on Shehbaz Sharif, Trump's meeting with 'select Muslim leaders'

Sharif is expected to use his visit — and his meeting with Islamic leaders — to launch a diplomatic offensive against both India and Israel.

Pakistan defence minister's veiled message for India after Nato-like pact with Saudi Arabia

INDIA

Pakistan defence minister's veiled message for India after Nato-like pact with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia haved inked a mutual defence agreement which stated that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both".

How history will remember PM Modi, 50 years later

INDIA

How history will remember PM Modi, 50 years later

A look at some of the decisions by Modi that will go down in history books and will endure in the nation’s memory long after his tenure.

KP Oli resigns as Nepal PM: Bad news for China?

WORLD

KP Oli resigns as Nepal PM: Bad news for China?

Oli's resignation, coming within just 48 hours of the protesters hitting the street, has a triggered a sudden power vaccum in Nepal which =could unsettle China's recent inroads in the Himalayan nation.

What China's Xi indirectly told Trump with grand show of powerful weapons, global leaders

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What China's Xi indirectly told Trump with grand show of powerful weapons, global leaders

The parade was about much more than just firepower. It was a show of China’s diplomatic reach and a unification of American foes

US media flags concerns as Modi-Xi-Putin troika takes spotlight: 'India left with little incentive'

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US media flags concerns as Modi-Xi-Putin troika takes spotlight: 'India left with little incentive'

The powerful photo-op from the summit, showing Modi, Xi and Putin in the same frame, made headlines across global media

Big takeaways from SCO summit: India's vindication, Pak isolation and message for US

INDIA

Big takeaways from SCO summit: India's vindication, Pak isolation and message for US

High on both optics and substance, the summit produced several highlights and positive diplomatic takeaways for India

H-1B, Green Card, student visas set for overhaul: What are proposed changes and why Indians are under lens

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H-1B, Green Card, student visas set for overhaul: What are proposed changes and why Indians are under lens

Over the past few weeks, senior Trump administration officials have criticised existing visa programmes and signalled major changes.

How Trump's risky moves gave momentum to India-China thaw

INDIA

How Trump's risky moves gave momentum to India-China thaw

US has given an inadvertent thrust to the growing India-China ties, bringing the two Asian giants closer at a time when Trump's tariffs have caused disorder in the world.

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