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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.

Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut carries 3 big messages

POLITICS

Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut carries 3 big messages

Priyanka held a massive roadshow before submitting her nomination papers and was joined by her brother and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi as well as other Congress leaders.

India, China LAC breakthrough: What will change on the ground?

INDIA

India, China LAC breakthrough: What will change on the ground?

The ministry of external affairs said that India has arrived at an agreement with China on patrolling along LAC. China has also confirmed the development.

Here’s why the US Presidential Election is always held on the first Tuesday in November

WORLD

Here’s why the US Presidential Election is always held on the first Tuesday in November

Election Day in the US, set as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, has been a tradition since 1845, chosen for its practicality after the harvest and before winter.

Chinese naval presence in Bangladesh signals Beijing's power play: 'India should be worried'

INDIA

Chinese naval presence in Bangladesh signals Beijing's power play: 'India should be worried'

The visit of the Chinese naval fleet could potentially raise eyebrows in neighbouring India, especially due to the shifting power dynamics in Bangladesh following the ouster of pro-India former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Not a top secret operation, Israel's killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was a 'surprise encounter'

WORLD

Not a top secret operation, Israel's killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was a 'surprise encounter'

Unlike Israel's recent missions to take out high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah leaders — which involved meticulous planning over weeks or months — the killing of Sinwar was rather sudden and unplanned.

Is Canada the new Pakistan for India? Trudeau's actions bear eerie similarities

BUSINESS

Is Canada the new Pakistan for India? Trudeau's actions bear eerie similarities

The issue of Canada allowing pro-separatist groups to operate freely on its soil has long been a point of friction between New Delhi and Ottawa.

Assembly Election Dates 2024: Single-phase voting in Maharashtra on Nov 20, Jharkhand to vote on Nov 13 and Nov 20, results on Nov 23

INDIA

Assembly Election Dates 2024: Single-phase voting in Maharashtra on Nov 20, Jharkhand to vote on Nov 13 and Nov 20, results on Nov 23

The term of the Maharashtra assembly ends on November 26, while the Jharkhand assembly tenure ends on January 5 next year.

Will India, Canada tensions hurt trade? A look at economic ties between the two nations

BUSINESS

Will India, Canada tensions hurt trade? A look at economic ties between the two nations

GTRI warned that if the dispute drags on, both nations will need to carefully manage their actions to avoid a full-blown economic fallout.

Rumblings in Mahayuti? Ajit Pawar exits cabinet meeting in a huff after 'heated exchange' with Maharashtra CM Shinde

INDIA

Rumblings in Mahayuti? Ajit Pawar exits cabinet meeting in a huff after 'heated exchange' with Maharashtra CM Shinde

Sources said that the two leaders had a face off after Pawar refused to approve some of the proposals suggested by Shinde in view of the coming assembly elections in Maharashtra.

'They do it with a smile': Trump calls India 'biggest tariff charger', vows reciprocal tax if re-elected

BUSINESS

'They do it with a smile': Trump calls India 'biggest tariff charger', vows reciprocal tax if re-elected

He praised his ties with India and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man", but claimed that the country charges higher tariffs than even China.

'Will get you land in 3 days': Ratan Tata on when PM Modi found solutions for his company

INDIA

'Will get you land in 3 days': Ratan Tata on when PM Modi found solutions for his company

The Prime Minister and Ratan Tata shared a deep bond dating back several years when Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat.

Winners and losers of Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir elections

POLITICS

Winners and losers of Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir elections

BJP scripted a victory in Haryana, trumping widely held expectations that it will struggle to go past the majority mark while J&K gave a clear mandate to the familiar combination of NC and Congress in its first election post the abrogation of Article 370.

Five key reasons behind BJP's electoral triumph in Haryana

INDIA

Five key reasons behind BJP's electoral triumph in Haryana

As BJP rejoices an impressive hattrick in Haryana assembly polls, here's a look at the factors that actually worked for the party

Julana election results live: Vinesh Phogat wins her first electoral bout, prevails over BJP rival

POLITICS

Julana election results live: Vinesh Phogat wins her first electoral bout, prevails over BJP rival

BJP’s Yogesh Kumar is leading from the Julana Assembly seat with a margin of over 1,200 votes compared to Vinesh

Ganderbal Election Results: NC's Omar Abdullah fights for legacy in family bastion

INDIA

Ganderbal Election Results: NC's Omar Abdullah fights for legacy in family bastion

Omar Abdullah faces a pivotal election in Ganderbal as he seeks to reclaim a key constituency tied to his family's legacy. He is up against PDP's Bashir Mir and independent candidates. Despite strong support from his family and the NC, the race remains tight and unpredictable.

Assembly election results: Counting in Haryana, J&K on October 8 as BJP & Congress vie for momentum in aftermath of LS polls

INDIA

Assembly election results: Counting in Haryana, J&K on October 8 as BJP & Congress vie for momentum in aftermath of LS polls

Political parties are on the edge as counting day approaches, especially after the exit polls indicated winds of change in Haryana and a tough battle in J&K.

Exit polls 2024: Congress comeback in Haryana, hung House in J&K, predicts poll of exit polls

POLITICS

Exit polls 2024: Congress comeback in Haryana, hung House in J&K, predicts poll of exit polls

The exit polls have predicted a comfortable majority for Congress in Haryana and a hung assembly in J&K, with NC-Congress alliance emerging as the single largest player.

War with Iran imminent? Why Israel may not hold back this time

WORLD

War with Iran imminent? Why Israel may not hold back this time

Tuesday's attack by Iran has brought both countries to the brink of full-scale war.

'Time to aim for the head': Will Israel target Iran's most prized assets?

WORLD

'Time to aim for the head': Will Israel target Iran's most prized assets?

Iran had launched around 180 missiles at multiple locations across Israel over a period of half an hour. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles.

'Head of Iran's secret service was an Israeli spy': Ex-president Ahmadinejad's bombshell

WORLD

'Head of Iran's secret service was an Israeli spy': Ex-president Ahmadinejad's bombshell

Ahmadinejad claimed that as many as 20 agents in Iran's intelligence team - which was an anti-Mossad unit - were actually Israeli spies who were leaking sensitive information to the Jewish country.

Shell firms to sonic booms: Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Israel's 'masterstroke'

INDIA

Shell firms to sonic booms: Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Israel's 'masterstroke'

The Army chief said that war begins with planning and Israel demonstrated this perfectly by striking at Lebanon and Hamas in a pre-planned manner.

LAC situation with China is stable but not normal: Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi

INDIA

LAC situation with China is stable but not normal: Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi

The Army chief said that the situation with China will remain sensitive and India is fully prepared to deal with any contingency.

How Israel's deep intelligence penetrated secret bunkers hiding Hezbollah chief Nasrallah

WORLD

How Israel's deep intelligence penetrated secret bunkers hiding Hezbollah chief Nasrallah

The intricate details of Israel's operation to eliminate one of Hezbollah's top leaders underscore the depth of Mossad's intelligence capabilities.

'What is this yeah yeah, this is not a coffee shop': CJI Chandrachud schools lawyer in SC

INDIA

'What is this yeah yeah, this is not a coffee shop': CJI Chandrachud schools lawyer in SC

The CJI rebuked the petitioner of his informal language in the court, saying that he is "allergic" to responses like "yeah".

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