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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.

UK joins France, backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

INDIA

UK joins France, backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

Starmer, while addressing the general debate at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, said that inclusion of India and other countries will make the UN body more representative.

Chirag Paswan on Kangana Ranaut's controversial farm laws remark: 'You may have an opinion but...'

INDIA

Chirag Paswan on Kangana Ranaut's controversial farm laws remark: 'You may have an opinion but...'

Paswan rejected reports that he is "upset" with Kangana over the remarks but suggested that the actor-turned-politician should be more responsible with her statements since she is now part of the a political party.

Bangladesh's Yunus introduces 'brains' behind ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster

INDIA

Bangladesh's Yunus introduces 'brains' behind ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster

The interim head of the Bangladesh government called Mahfuz Abdullah and two other student leaders on the stage and lauded them for sparking a revolution that "shook the entire country".

Eye on China, Quad repeatedly pokes the 'dragon' in the room: 'It's testing us all'

INDIA

Eye on China, Quad repeatedly pokes the 'dragon' in the room: 'It's testing us all'

The latest meeting of Quad in United States was notable for the one theme that brought the group into existence in the first place, shared concerns over China's military posturing.

Are Indians working too much? Data tells a grim story

INDIA

Are Indians working too much? Data tells a grim story

Data shows that India is the most overworked country among the top ten economies in the world.

MEA slams Pannun over US lawsuit against Indian govt: 'The organisation this person represents ...'

INDIA

MEA slams Pannun over US lawsuit against Indian govt: 'The organisation this person represents ...'

Pannun, the general counsel of the pro-Khalistan outfit, has filed a civil lawsuit in a US federal district court against the Modi government as well as NSA Doval.

Judges shouldn't bring religiosity into public domain: Justice Hima Kohli

INDIA

Judges shouldn't bring religiosity into public domain: Justice Hima Kohli

Justice Kohli said that judges should always remain focused on the Constitution—which is their religion—and its founding ideals.

'Thought of picking up gun in 8th standard, later realized ...': Pulwama Jamaat-backed candidate Talat Majid

INDIA

'Thought of picking up gun in 8th standard, later realized ...': Pulwama Jamaat-backed candidate Talat Majid

Majid is an independent candidate contesting the Jammu and Kashmir elections from Pulwama. He is backed by the banned religious-political organisation Jamaat-e-Islami.

How Israel carried out deadly pager explosions across Lebanon: 'Was a use it or lose it moment'

WORLD

How Israel carried out deadly pager explosions across Lebanon: 'Was a use it or lose it moment'

US officials said that Israeli intelligence decided to carry out the attack after concerns arose that Hezbollah may have found out about its secret operation.

AAP entrusts Atishi with 2 key responsibilities as Delhi CM

INDIA

AAP entrusts Atishi with 2 key responsibilities as Delhi CM

Atishi, who emerged as the vociferous face of the party when Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were in jail, will be the youngest ever chief minister of the national capital.

Atishi to be new Delhi chief minister, will replace Arvind Kejriwal

INDIA

Atishi to be new Delhi chief minister, will replace Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal had announced that he will resign as the chief minister of Delhi after being released on bail in the liquor policy case.

What is 'One Nation, One Election'—an ambitious promise Modi govt intends to fulfil in its 3rd term

INDIA

What is 'One Nation, One Election'—an ambitious promise Modi govt intends to fulfil in its 3rd term

In his first Independence Day speech of his third term, PM Modi last month made a strong pitch for "One Nation, One Election" yet again, saying that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress.

India's first Vande Metro to be called 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail': Inside the swanky new train

INDIA

India's first Vande Metro to be called 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail': Inside the swanky new train

The train will have 12 air-conditioned coaches with centrally controlled automatic sliding doors, modular interiors, continuous LED lighting and a host of other features.

Survey reveals what Indians think of Modi govt's Waqf Amendment Bill

INDIA

Survey reveals what Indians think of Modi govt's Waqf Amendment Bill

The Bill, which has been referred to a joint committee of Parliament, proposes amendments to the law governing Waqf Boards across the country and has sought representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

'CBI must dispel notion of being caged parrot': SC's top remarks while granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal

INDIA

'CBI must dispel notion of being caged parrot': SC's top remarks while granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal

The Supreme Court granted the relief to Kejriwal on a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh, and two sureties. It also directed Kejriwal not to make any public comment on the merits of the case.

Jaishankar says 75% of India-China disengagement problems resolved but points out 'bigger issue'

INDIA

Jaishankar says 75% of India-China disengagement problems resolved but points out 'bigger issue'

"The Galwan Valley clashes of June 2020 affected the entirety of India-China ties ... one cannot have violence at the border and then say the rest of the relationship is insulated from it," he said.

Communal tensions in Karnataka's Mandya after clashes during Ganpati procession, 52 held

INDIA

Communal tensions in Karnataka's Mandya after clashes during Ganpati procession, 52 held

As many as 52 have been arrested in connection with the clash, which broke out after some people attacked the procession with stones.

Jaishankar: India is not closed to business from China

BUSINESS

Jaishankar: India is not closed to business from China

Indian government officials, including FM Sitharaman, have recently supported suggestions to allow more Chinese investment into the country.

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris brace for fiery US presidential debate: 6 things to watch out for

WORLD

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris brace for fiery US presidential debate: 6 things to watch out for

The debate marks the first time Trump and Harris will meet on stage and is expected to be fiery and charged since both the candidates have been highly critical of one another.

Is Rahul Gandhi a national alternative to PM Modi? Here's what Prashant Kishor feels

POLITICS

Is Rahul Gandhi a national alternative to PM Modi? Here's what Prashant Kishor feels

Kishor said that Rahul deserves the credit for helping the Congress post a better-than-expected performance in the general election.

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union's invite for controversial debate on Kashmir, calls theme 'obnoxious & offensive'

INDIA

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union's invite for controversial debate on Kashmir, calls theme 'obnoxious & offensive'

The 'The Kashmir Files' director said that framing such a subject as a "debate" is akin to turning a tragedy into a parlour game.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia likely to join Congress today

INDIA

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia likely to join Congress today

Phogat and Punia, who have both won Gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on September 4.

'If India wants to keep Sheikh Hasina, the condition is ...': Bangladesh's chief advisor Yunus

INDIA

'If India wants to keep Sheikh Hasina, the condition is ...': Bangladesh's chief advisor Yunus

“It is not good for us or for India. There is discomfort regarding it,” he said, adding that she must remain silent.

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar's 'no need' remark flies in the face of Uddhav Thackeray's ambition

INDIA

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar's 'no need' remark flies in the face of Uddhav Thackeray's ambition

"There is no need to announce the name for the chief minister’s position right now. After the election, we will sit together and decide on the candidate,” Pawar said

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