INDIA
Embarrassed & defied, will Gen Asim Munir now use Pakistan army's 'favourite weapon' against India?
Following India’s unprecedented strikes on Pakistani air bases and mounting international pressure, Pakistan seems to have taken the off-ramp, choosing to let the situation simmer—at least for now.
WORLD
'Islamist in uniform': Why Pakistan army chief Asim Munir is a dangerous 'jihadi general'
A look at Munir's background and rise as Pakistan's most powerful individual illustrates why he is willing to resort to a dangerous game, one that his country cannot even afford to play.
INDIA
5 signs that Pakistan is feeling the heat amid rising tensions with India
Pakistan has spent the last few days anticipating a military strike by India while also putting up a brave face to reassure its public
INDIA
In fresh attack on Supreme Court, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar recalls Emergency ruling with a mention of CJI Khanna's uncle
Dhankhar doubled down on criticism of judicial overreach and said that elected representatives (read lawmakers) are the “ultimate masters” of constitutional content and there is no authority above Parliament.
INDIA
How Saudi Arabia's balancing act on Kashmir has helped India ties, left Pakistan disgruntled
One of the most significant outcomes of India’s growing diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia has been the Kingdom’s evolving stance on Kashmir.
WORLD
Same script, new leader: The old playbook behind Pakistan army chief's 'Kashmir is our jugular vein' remark
Munir's statement, widely criticised and panned by netizens in India, is often attributed to Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah — though there's no official record or speech confirming it.
WORLD
More power to you: Trump gives Elon Musk crucial cost-cutting task, sending jitters across US govt
The order grants Musk’s cost-cutting team significant oversight over the hiring and firing of career officials in an unprecedented shift in federal governance.
INDIA
Jitters in AAP's Punjab unit after Delhi debacle? Kejriwal, Mann to hold key meeting tomorrow as oppn sees a chance
Former Delhi chief minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal has called for a crucial meeting with Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday.
INDIA
The big winners and losers of Delhi elections
While BJP was the ultimate winner of this year's first electoral battle, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the INDIA bloc by extension, emerged as the big loser.
INDIA
Big takeaways from Delhi election results: How BJP broke through Kejri-wall
BJP has reclaimed the national capital after a long gap of 27 years, dealing a body blow to Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP which has failed to form the government in Delhi for the first time since its formation.
WORLD
Expensive military planes, deportees in chains: Why Trump is crafting a powerful visual for the world
While the move to use military planes is a clear message by Trump that he will go hard on illegal immigration, it also raises questions about the steep costs involved in the process.
INDIA
New tax regime 2025: No tax up to Rs 12 lakh but what if your income exceeds this limit - Here's how much you will save
This effectively means that those with annual income of up to Rs 12.75 lakh will not have to pay any tax - if we further add a standard deduction of Rs 75,000.
WORLD
End of the road for Justin Trudeau? 5 reasons why Canadian PM is facing his worst crisis
Sources told Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper that Trudeau is likely to announce as early as Monday that he will quit as the leader of Liberal Party.
WORLD
Elon Musk is building 'Starbase', his own company town in Texas
According to a report in The New York Times, the billionaire tech mogul, whose companies like SpaceX have established a significant presence in the state, is now pushing forward with plans to establish a town near the SpaceX launch site in Boca Chica, South Texas.
WORLD
Corporate America’s U-Turn: Big US firms fund Trump inauguration despite tough stance after Jan 6 riot
Most of these companies had promised to pause or re-evaluate political contributions in response to the Capitol riots.
INDIA
How India's political map changed in 2024, the year of surprises and comebacks
2024 will go down as one of the most tumultuous political years in India's electoral history since the fortunes of both BJP and Congress witnessed wild fluctuations over the last 12 months.
INDIA
Why BJP's jubilation and Fadnavis coronation signal a new era in Maharashtra politics
Fadnavis' return as Maharashtra CM marks a significant moment for the BJP, which has clawed its way back to the top in a complex state dominated by regional players and caste calculations.
INDIA
What's cooking in Maharashtra? Cancelled meeting, Eknath Shinde's visit to native village keep CM suspense alive
On Thursday night, Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar met Union home minister Amit Shah and held extensive talks on the Maharashtra government formation.
INDIA
What is Places of Worship Act and why has it taken centrestage amid Sambhal mosque dispute
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of these mosques, over petitions filed by Hindu bodies, has fuelled an intense debate over the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
INDIA
Maharashtra election results: BJP decimates Congress in direct contests
The saffron party contested a total of 148 seats in the state, which means that if these leads hold, it will log a stellar strike rate of over 90%.
INDIA
How BJP flipped the script after Lok Sabha polls: 5 factors that powered a dream comeback
The results from Maharashtra are a solid vote of confidence for the ruling Mahayuti, which looked down and out after the recent Lok Sabha elections when the MVA (Congress, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP) stole the march and cornered a majority of the seats.
INDIA
Next Maharashtra CM: Fissures in both Mahayuti, MVA as parties stake claim for top post even before results
Interestingly, even before the counting day on November 23, fissures emerged within the alliances over who will lead the goverment.
INDIA
Exit polls indicate advantage Mahayuti in Maharashtra, edge-of-the-seat fight in Jharkhand
The predictions indicate a tight electoral contest which can swing in either direction and mark a shift from the recent exit poll trends, where at least one party or alliance was given a clear edge by the pollsters.
WORLD
Is Pakistan going cold on China to please Donald Trump?
With Trump prevailing over Kamala Harris in the US presidential race, Pakistan is signalling its readiness to play along with his administration — despite knowing that his second term could be a tough ride for Islamabad.
