India’s freedom struggle produced many extraordinary leaders, but few combined intellectual brilliance, political courage, spiritual depth and an unwavering commitment to Hindu-Muslim unity as profoundly as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A freedom
India has lost its top fighter jet, the Rafale EH. Three Rafale jets were shot down plus at least one Sukhoi and one MIG plus a large Israel reconnaissance drone were destroyed
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Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following India’s launch of a massive counter-terror operation, dubbed Operation Sindoor, targeting alleged terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Indian
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We are witnessing a historic turning point unfolding in the skies over Kashmir—one that could reshape global perceptions of great-power military capabilities. On May 7, the Pakistani military announced that it had
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by Our Correspondent in London The Sistine Chapel, with its awe-inspiring Renaissance frescoes, serves as the majestic stage for the Catholic Church’s most sacred ritual: the election of a new pope. Yet,
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Economic sanctions are often described as ‘peaceful’ alternatives to war. Yet for millions in countries like Iran and Venezuela, they feel like war by other means. These sanctions, mainly driven by US
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The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 has been a long time coming for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which has long touted it as a step toward turning Jammu and
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The National Security Advisers (NSAs) of Pakistan and India have established direct contact in the wake of a dramatic escalation in hostilities, following a series of missile strikes launched by India into
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled “Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future” in the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for
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The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has secured a sweeping victory in the 2025 Local Government Elections — but not without a major warning sign. Despite winning 3,927 seats and leading 266
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by A Special Correspondent in Colombo The just-concluded local government elections have plunged Colombo’s political landscape into uncertainty, with rising speculation about a possible covert alliance between opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and
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Pakistan’s military has strongly condemned recent Indian airstrikes across several locations in the country, reporting the death of at least 26 civilians and injuries to 46 others. According to Lt General Ahmed
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Editorial What does it mean for a nation to call itself Vishwa Guru while celebrating fire, fury, and fatalism? The BJP has long exalted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chosen helmsman
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Pakistan announced early Wednesday that it had shot down five Indian fighter jets in retaliation for India’s overnight airstrikes, which targeted six locations inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The tit-for-tat military actions
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by Our Correspondent in New Delhi In a major military development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held consultations with the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force following the launch of
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Europe has become a lightning rod in the United States lately, particularly with regard to the U.S.’ desire to stop guaranteeing European security. It’s become vogue to ask how Europe will respond
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