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Delhi has remained out of reach for BJP. Ramesh Bidhuri’s ‘anti-women’ remarks widen gap

This isn't the first time Bidhuri has indulged in making proactive statements. His comments against Congress politician Danish Ali probably cost him a Lok Sabha ticket in 2024.

H-1Battle for America is Trump’s first challenge

Elon Musk initially declared he was ready to 'go to war' over the issue but mellowed down days later, calling for reforms to the H-1B visa system.

India’s GST system is now a mess. Those who designed it also are confused

The root cause of GST’s complexity lies in the multiplicity of rates. Time and again, experts recommended a simple dual-rate system. They were all ignored.

Why Starlink’s India troubles signal the next big battle for space internet

From its devices seized in Manipur to its contentious bid to enter India's satellite communication market, Elon Musk’s Starlink has set off alarm bells in India.

Vishwanathan Anand put India on the chess map. D Gukesh shows we’re playing the endgame

New Delhi: In 2017, an 11-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju shyly told ChessBase’s Sagar Shah about his dream of becoming the youngest world chess champion. On 12 December, that...

Sukhbir Singh Badal dodged a gunman—the real threat is the Akal Takht’s verdict

In Punjab, where religion and politics are inseparable, the Akal Takht’s actions this week are a powerful reminder of who holds ultimate authority.

Eknath Shinde is stronger than ever. He still won’t get the CM chair

Shinde has won the battle for the real Shiv Sena in public court and bettered the undivided Shiv Sena’s 2019 performance. But he seems to have lost the race for the CM’s chair.

Adani indictment shakes up Indian political & business worlds. The ball is in SEBI’s court

If the question is whether Indian authorities can launch their own investigations based on the findings of a foreign government, the answer is that there is precedent.

Tweets to treaties—Trump-Musk bromance is built on too many conflicts of interest

Elon Musk is now a key player in US policymaking. He's already left a mark on Indian government.

Aadhaar to Ayodhya, DY Chandrachud confuses fans, critics. The New Right Liberal or Daddy?

DY Chandrachud is arguably the only CJI to have fans across generations. An e-commerce website is selling ‘I Love DYC’ t-shirts.

On Camera

Shashi Tharoor’s loyalty keeps colliding with Congress scepticism—while his global stature grows

The Congress party once championed Shashi Tharoor's bid for the highest seat in global diplomacy. Now it's glum over the Centre making him part of a delegation visiting world capitals on Operation Sindoor.

TN confident of retaining Apple despite US tariff threat—state planning commission official J Jeyaranjan

In a conversation with ThePrint, Tamil Nadu Planning Commission Executive Vice-Chairperson says it's impossible for Apple to shift manufacturing units from Tamil Nadu to US, given the cost.

Chinese admiral sacked as Xi’s purge of military brass continues, another CMC top dog still missing

Xi's anti-graft drive amongst PLA echelons continues, with Admiral Miao Hua facing potentially more severe charges than corruption.

Asim Munir just stole his 5th star & has nothing to show for it. It’ll make him desperate, dangerous

Asim Munir locked up Imran Khan, had his handmaiden parliament give himself an extended tenure. But the additional jingle of that fifth star will not change facts on the ground.