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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
INDIA
A Trump-Modi bromance throwback: 'He is the nicest and a total killer!'
Trump's return to presidency adds a special touch to India-US ties, which went from strength to strength during his first term in office from 2016 to 2020.
WORLD
Why Donald Trump won: 5 factors that worked for former US President
Donald Trump exceeded expectations with his 2024 performance and trounced his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, in every swing state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Netflix's 'IC 814' web series courts controversy: Here's the real story of Kandahar hijack of 1999
The controversy around the latest web series on Kandahar hijacking incident has rekindled memories of the seven agonising days when 155 passengers and crew were held captive by Pakistan-based terrorists.
INDIA
Nuclear submarine INS Arighaat: India bolsters N-triad with eye on China and Pakistan
Union minister Rajnath Singh said that ‘Arighaat’ will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance & peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.
