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Zohran Mamdani and Abigail Spanberger’s victory shows Democrats’ internal battle

The stage is set for the Democrats’ internal reckoning as the Republican Party, led by Trump, processes its losses and turns its eyes toward the midterms next year.

Rahul and Modi turn Bihar into a national showdown. Tejashwi keeps it local

Rahul’s prolonged absence from Bihar, along with the bloc’s delayed decision to name Tejashwi as CM candidate, finally gave the RJD leader the space to step onto the electoral turf with confidence.

Tejashwi Yadav has overcome challenges. Now he must prove himself in Bihar elections

In recent years, Tejashwi has worked to broaden his social base by giving more tickets and organisational posts to non-Yadav communities such as Kurmis, Kushwahas, and Koeris.

Supreme Court’s nod to green cracker is headache for Delhi agencies. Implementation is key

Visually, there is no difference between green crackers and normal crackers. The police or any agency will not be able to tell the difference making regulation a difficult task.

Chhindwara’s Coldrif deaths show India’s dangerous irony—pharmacy of the world, failing at home

India’s pharmaceutical sector is valued at $50 billion. It has built its reputation on affordability and accessibility. The deaths in Chhindwara tell a different story.

RSS at 100 — ‘No permanent enemies’, flexible ideology, Bollywood embrace

While critics continue to identify the RSS with its ideological dogmatism, it is the organisation’s dynamism and flexibility that allow it to make the strides it does.

Silence in Ladakh after Wangchuk’s arrest. Youth agitation stares at uncertain future

Wednesday’s violence highlights a fresh wrinkle in Ladakh’s political history that has not been seen in the past four decades.

World’s greatest cricket rivalry is now an off-field battle between BCCI, PCB, and ICC

An explosive email from ICC CEO to the PCB, accusing it of compromising ICC rules by making a video of match officials before the match with UAE, shows the fire isn’t doused yet.

Charlie Kirk’s killing has America at war with itself. Foreigners & visa-seekers ‘warned’

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, gunned down this week, was no ordinary influencer. He helped bring the Trump administration to power. His death has deepened America’s Left-Right divide.

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.