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A four-and-a-half-front war for Israel

With the US pre-occupation with elections and till the time a new President occupies the White House in January 2025, Israel has a window.

Priyanka on crease, BJP begins sledging

An avoidable controversy regarding Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's presence during the filing of nomination papers by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Wayanad has erupted, with the BJP alleging that the family had insulted a Dalit leader by denying him entry.

Reshaping world order in Kazan, the BRICS way

In the picturesque Russian city of Kazan, a new avatar of expanded and revivified BRICS 2.0 was born, with the promise of recasting the international order that is more aligned with aspirations of the Global South.

Taiwan in his sights, Xi pauses on India

A pause does not mean that Xi Jinping has abandoned his impossible objective of occupying more territory at the cost of India.

Democracy, the ultimate antidote to Autocracy

Where an autocrat may cruelly crush dissent and political opposition, a strong leader patiently allows peaceful protests, however long-running, unjustified, and disruptive, and accepts criticism.

Who leaked intelligence on Israel's escalation plan?

The recent leak of top-secret US intelligence documents online has sparked questions about whether one of the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance members might have been involved in a deliberate attempt to derail Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military plans.

How to define the Global South and tell its story

The present volume under review is slim in size, but is packed with star contributors who seek to analyse the issues related to the Global South and lay out guidance for the future trajectory of Indian efforts.

THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS AMIDST INDIA-U.S. TENSIONS

The decline in India-US relations played a pivotal role in changing the dynamics of the Sino-Indian border negotiations.

BRICS AS THE 'VOICE OF THE REST'

In a world divided between the West and the Rest, Western inability to comprehend a changing world order is giving a common platform for grievances of 'the Rest', no matter the friction between individual countries.

ALL EYES ON PRIYANKA'S POSSIBLE ROLE IN PARLIAMENT

Priyanka Gandhi is likely to win Wayanad, but doubts remain about Congress's gain. Her entry also invites opposition criticism.

TOUGH CONTEST BETWEEN MAHAYUTI AND MVA IN MAHARASHTRA, SAY EXPERTS

Maharashtra's elections are driven by strategic messaging, candidate presence and coalition dynamics.

BJP PLANS RESHUFFLE POST MAHA, JHARKHAND POLLS

PM Modi is reviewing Chief Ministers' performance and may act decisively to boost efficiency, following Haryana's win and prior election directives.

Diwali drives market growth amid 7.5% economic surge

India's Diwali festivities are energizing market momentum, with anticipated high consumer spending and e-commerce activity projected to add to the country's economic growth.

TERROR ATTACKS DISRUPT TALKS ON J&K'S STATEHOOD

Discussions on J&K’s statehood are stalled, emphasising the need for improved security.

Telangana CM grooming his own team within Congress

Discontent grows among Congress members as new leaders gain prominence, risking unity and stability.

MEET WITH JUNIOR DOCTORS A DISASTER FOR MAMATA

Mamata Banerjee's meeting with junior doctors highlighted tensions and her unpredictable approach to corruption issues.

Targeted attacks pose threats to security apparatus in J&K

Targeted violence against non-locals threatens security and disrupts developmental activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Maharashtra's sugar bowl' braces for electoral battle

FACTIONS CLASH NEW DELHI The \"sugar bowl\" of Maharashtra is preparing for a heated political battle in the upcoming state Assembly elections, set for a single phase on November 20, 2024.

FRICTION GROWS IN I.N.D.I.A BLOC AHEAD OF ELECTIONS

Internal conflicts within the Congress-led I.N.D.I.A bloc are escalating over seat-sharing and Congress’ waning influence.

RSS, VHP mobilise voters in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

BJP has been blaming the Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand for allegedly allowing Bangladeshi and Rohingyas to enter Jharkhand to purchase land and marry into the local tribal population.

BJP aims to strengthen hold on non-tribal voters in Jharkhand

DJF IS FOCUSING ON CONSOLIDAI VOTES to regain power, recognising its Chalenges iudaegions.

Stubble burning crisis persists, government efforts fall short

Punjab and Haryana claim farm fires dropped by 50%, yet recent data shows 36,663 cases in Punjab and 2,303 in Haryana, revealing gaps.

GARCETTI RHETORIC EXPOSES U.S. DOUBLE STANDARDS ON TERROR

Garcetti's demand contrasts with U.S. restrictions on India's access to 26/11 accused David Headley.

CONGRESS TO FOCUS ON 25 ASSEMBLY SEATS IN DELHI

Congress aims to gain ground in Muslim-majority seats in Delhi Assembly elections, citing, what it describes as AAP's declining credibility.

Indian decorative lights surge in popularity

Consumers are opting for Indian decorative lights, resulting in a significant increase in demand in local markets.

'Surveys overlooked in Jharkhand for Congress ticket distribution'

Several Congress leaders claim that the ticket distribution process for the Jharkhand Assembly elections has been faulty, since internal surveys and party reports were overlooked.

ISRAEL SENDS OUT A WARNING SIGNAL TO IRAN

\"The attack was designed to be big enough to send a message, but small enough not to warrant an escalation,' said sources from Israel

The Maharashtra gambit: Who will win the state?

Post the Haryana results, the optics are already in the BJP's favour.

China's economic struggles prompt rapprochement with India

The long-lasting impact of the recent normalization of the four-year-old border dispute between India and China, announced earlier last week at Kazan in Russia, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, will largely depend on how concessionary New Delhi is willing to be regarding Chinese investments and products entering India.

PAKISTAN SPENDS A PACKET TO ENGAGE LOBBYING FIRM IN THE U.S.

An Islamabad-based thinktank, affiliated with the National Security Division (NSD), Government of Pakistan, has engaged a Washington-based lobbying company for a staggering fee of Pakistani Rupees (Rs) 41.61 crore, or $1,500,000.