During the India-Pakistan conflict, the government appointed a Muslim spokesperson. This aimed to project a secular image. However, social media saw anti-Muslim sentiment. A minister criticized the spokesperson, leading to court action. Conversely, a professor was arrested for defending Muslim […]
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While fighters and tanks are not completely obsolete, they are less important today, and will no longer dominate war Defence experts the world over are scrutinizing the details of the Indo-Pak near-war to draw lessons for future wars. Most analyses confirm the
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India has already made its will and strength clear. It will not hesitate to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks. It is now time for a ceasefire This column was originally written with the title ‘It is time for de-escalation’,
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Following the Pahalgam attack, Indian and international stock markets showed surprising resilience. Nifty 50 even saw a slight increase. This contrasts sharply with the war rhetoric from political figures. Despite threats and counter-threats, markets suggest de-escalation. Investors believe the situation
The uncertainty created by Trump is guaranteed to slow world growth. India cannot escape the consequences even though it will be less hard hit than others. Some analysts feel that a US recession has already begun. There is an old saying, when
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The main impact on India will not be US tariffs. It will be the coming recession caused by Trump’s actions. That will depress the GDP of all countries, including the US and India. Despite India’s rapid economic growth and resilience,
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Amidst tariff concerns, analysts debate the potential impact of Trump’s trade policies. A temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs offered some optimism, yet skepticism remains about a lasting resolution. Trump’s determination to reshape US manufacturing and address trade deficits suggests further
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The Supreme Court emphasizes that subsidized food should exclusively benefit the poor, addressing concerns about diversion. Despite claims of poverty reduction, the government continues providing free rations to a vast population, raising questions of political motivation A Supreme Court bench
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The main impact on India will not be US tariffs. It will be the coming recession caused by Trump’s actions. That will depress the GDP of all countries, including the US and India. The bond market has not settled down
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Donald Trump is seeking a place in history as the president who destroyed the post-WWII order and made America great again. But he’s going to become immortal for quite the opposite This article was originally published by The Times of India
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