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Porous Bangladesh border helps mafia rule

Bangladesh border with West Bengal is a case study on how porous an international border can be.

An earthquake in Tibet

The recent earthquake in Tibet has left a devastating mark on the region, with the death toll rising to 126 and over 30,000 people evacuated.

India-US relations in Trump 2.0 will reach a higher plane

Donald Trump's to the US and pays for its defence.

Delving deeper into emerging economic slowdown

The interim and fullyear Budget speeches of the Union Finance Minister for the current financial year, 2024-25, anticipated a robust GDP growth of 8% plus.

Congress aims at AAP Mukt Delhi

The main objective of the Aam Aadmi Party ever since it came to power in the capital has been to strive for making the country “Congress Mukt”.

The chilling logic behind some seemingly random terror attacks

On January 3, 2025, the Islamic State (IS) released a statement that shed light on the logic behind two recent vehicular terror attacks that left the world grappling with shock and confusion.

Political correctness encourages 'grooming gangs'

Not taking action against criminals for fear of a violent reaction is an odd excuse for a police force to employ. What are the police meant for, ifnot to prevent crime?

BANGLADESH COVERS UP OPPRESSION OF MINORITIES

Ever since the ouster of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina from power on August 5 2024, India’s eastern neighbour has witnessed a huge spike in communal attacks, with minorities, specifically Hindus.

THE NEW WATER BOMB

On 25 December― barely a month after the disengagement along the Line of Actual Control-China dropped another bombshell.

CONGRESS TO RAISE CONSTITUTION ISSUE IN BIHAR POLLS TOO

The grand old party postponed and later dropped its campaign demanding Amit Shah's resignation.

Why is Ruhullah Mehdi going ballistic against the NC leadership?

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Srinagar constituency, has emerged as a polarising figure in Jammu and Kashmir's political landscape.

HARYANA TO INTRODUCE BHAGAVAD GITA IN CURRICULUM UP TO CLASS 8

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced that the Bhagavad Gita would be included in the curriculum up to Class 8 to teach moral values to students.

UPSRTC TO OFFER BUSES IN ALL DISTRICTS FOR MAHA KUMBH PILGRIMS

On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to ensure bus services operate from all districts of the state to facilitate pilgrimages to the sacred Sangam Nose during Maha Kumbh 2025.

Punjab MLA dies from gunshot wound to head

Punjab MLA Gurpreet Gogi, 58, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head at his residence in Ludhiana's Ghumar Mandi late Friday night.

UAPA INVOKED AGAINST AMRITPAL SINGH IN FARIDKOT MURDER CASE

Faridkot Police have invoked provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a murder case in which jailed Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De leader Amritpal Singh is named as an accused.

GEHLOT EMERGES AS CONTENDER FOR CONGRESS GSO ROLE

Speculation grows over Ashok Gehlot or T.S. Singhdeo becoming Congress' next General Secretary, Organisation.

Global researchers descend on Maha Kumbh for in-depth studies

The 45-day Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious and cultural event, will begin on Monday in Prayagraj, attracting researchers from prominent national and international universities and institutions.

AMBUSHES EXPOSE FLAWS IN CHHATTISGARH POLICE OPS

The attacks underscore critical failures in operational procedures and highlight the Naxals' evolving tactics.

UDF seeks to expand alliance in Kerala ahead of 2026 state elections

UDF's potential alliance with Kerala Congress could reshape Kerala's political dynamics ahead of 2026 elections.

DELHI'S DARK DECADE: RISING CRIME RATES, DRUG ABUSE, ILLEGAL ARMS

NEW DELHI Delhi, India's bustling capital and a hub of economic and cultural activity, remains a city of contradictions when it comes to safety and crime, particularly regarding crimes against women.

CONGRESS JOINS FREEBIES RACE FOR DELHI ELECTIONS

The culture of offering freebies, or \"muft ke revari,\" has become a significant trend in Delhi politics, with most political parties adopting it to attract voters.

Relations with Afghanistan back on track, but India expects attempts to derail

The rapidly evolving bilateral relationship between India and Afghanistan has seen significant strides, particularly as India emerged as the first country to support Kabul following the Pakistani airstrike that claimed the lives of more than 50 civilians.

HINDU ORGANISATIONS IN BENGAL BECOME ACTIVE AS ATROCITIES INCREASE IN BANGLADESH

KOLKATA The rise in reports of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government has sparked protests in India with many Hindu organisations joining in.

SCAMS AND FAILED PROMISES WILL END AAP'S DECADE IN DELHI: JAY PANDA

In an exclusive and candid interaction with The Sunday Guardian, BJP National Vice President and Delhi BJP's election in-charge, Baijayant \"Jay\" Panda, spoke on multiple issues including why he believes BJP is winning in Delhi this time, the absence of a CM face and how BJP intends to tackle pollution and the polluted Yamuna.

PAKISTAN DESCENDING INTO CHAOS, DANGER OF CROSS-BORDER INFLUX

The risk for India is that the turmoil in Pakistan could ignite a flood of refugees into India, among which would be numerous agents of the Sino-Pakistan effort to weaken India.

AAP liquor policy caused Rs 2,000 cr loss, claims 'leaked' CAG report

NEW DELHI An audit of Delhi's Excise Policy 2021-22 has reportedly uncovered significant flaws in its implementation, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 2,026.91 crore in revenue for the city.

₹G20' TO BE RELEASED IN APRIL ON PRIME

LOS ANGELES [US]: Viola Davis is all set to come up with the thriller 'G20'.

FREEZE 'THE WILD ROBOT' FRAME COMING ON JAN 24

Universal/DreamWorks Animation's highly anticipated animated feature, 'The Wild Robot', will be available for streaming on Peacock starting Friday, January 24.

BEER, BOOKS AND CONVERSATIONS: A CITY'S CULTURAL SOUL

FEMALE GAZE SANDHYA MENDONCA I find my city becoming duller by the year.

Hyundai teases Creta electric ahead of 2025 launch

Hyundai has officially teased the upcoming Creta Electric, its latest electric SUV, which is anticipated to launch at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo.