Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar told ThePrint that Pakistan is “inconsequential” in deciding West Asia’s future. It’s a sharp reality check. Islamabad’s pitch as a mediator looks more like strategic overreach, lacking leverage, stakes and credibility. At best, it’s a facilitator, and exposes ambitions far outpacing its actual influence.
Zero deaths in West Bengal polls departure from bloodied past. Credit goes to CAPF, ECI
From 52 deaths in 2021 to zero in 2026, this West Bengal assembly elections is a welcome departure from the bloodied past. Credit to CAPFs, ECI and also politicians. They must ensure peace post-results, too. All parties, winners or losers must join hands to end Bengal’s culture of political violence.