Aadil Brar
The author is a columnist and a freelance journalist. He was previously a China media journalist at the BBC World Service. He tweets @aadilbrar.
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BJP to Congress, Shiv Sena and RJD — super Saturday awaits parties in assembly bypolls
It’s not often that bypolls hold so much significance and can change political dynamics in several states. That’s the beauty of the 30 October bypolls.
Plan to privatise Bharat Petroleum delayed as bidders struggle to find partners
The sale of state-run refiner-cum-fuel retailer BPCL would have fetched about $13 billion for the exchequer and other shareholders.
Defence
3 Indian start-ups win IAF swarm drone competition, at least 2 in line for defence contracts
IAF's 3-year-long Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition was conceptualised to encourage the development of swarm drones, and was open to indigenous talent and firms.
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.