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How ‘Hyderabad encounter’ helped Cyberabad police go from flak to flowers in 7 days

It took one week's time, arrest of suspects in 2 days and, finally, the 'Hyderabad encounter' for Cyberabad police to lose its image of apathy.

Pakistan’s civilian govt still doting on Army but Gen Bajwa knows things have changed

When Army Chief Gen Bajwa’s extension was challenged, it was widely believed the plea would be rejected. But then the Supreme Court sprang a surprise.

Modi govt disinvesting in PSUs crucial but here’s why privatisation is easier said than done

Modi government's disinvestment decision is already facing stiff opposition from employees of BPCL, Container Corporation of India, and even the Swadeshi lobby.

In Maharashtra’s political stalemate, NCP chief Sharad Pawar is the sole winner

So deft have Sharad Pawar’s political moves been that BJP still hasn’t realised what has hit it – the opposition tag despite winning maximum seats.

How Uddhav Thackeray shed his Rahul Gandhi image to be a Shiv Sena leader in his own right

In the tussle over Maharashtra’s CM post, Shiv Sena chief has emerged as the true kingmaker and shown to BJP he is done playing second fiddle.

Ten years of WhatsApp: From chat revolution to political weapon to Whexit

Since the Pegasus scandal broke out, more and more Indians, who relied on WhatsApp for reunions and jokes, are now looking at alternatives like Telegram and Signal.

Bhupinder Singh Hooda fought a two-pronged battle, within Congress and against BJP

While Congress high command was nowhere on the ground during Haryana campaign, Bhupinder Hooda was leading his troops from the front.

How final day mediation drama in Ayodhya case took hype away from Supreme Court

It had all the elements of a big courtroom drama and breaking news frenzy – a sealed cover, suspense, talk of withdrawal of claim, and tearing up of papers.

India isn’t China’s economic or military equal but Mamallapuram lets Modi stand as tall as Xi

Wearing a crisp white Tamil veshti and a cream angavastram, Modi played the storyteller to the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Faced with a do-or-die moment in politics, usually cool Nitish Kumar loses temper at media

With Bihar facing massive floods, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is receiving criticism from all corners, including ally BJP.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.