WORLD
OPINION | Sydney terror strike is India’s wake-up call; beware the lone wolf
Preliminary assessment suggests that Sydney’s terrorists could be classified as lone wolves. These are the hardest terrorists to tackle as their preparation rarely shows up on any grid. But they are now a grim reality
TRENDS
OPINION | Congress’ Karnataka leadership crisis leaves the party in a catch-22 situation
Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar rivalry over the office of CM leaves the national leadership in an unenviable situation. Both leaders command a support base that the party cannot afford to lose. Therefore, a decision to settle the issue could damage the party’s prospects
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Karnataka: Good showing for BJP-led NDA but was this a missed opportunity for INDIA Bloc
BJP-JDS continued its dominance in the state by winning a total of 19 of 28 seats. The Congress failed to capitalize on the momentum generated during Legislative Assembly, securing nine seats







