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Newsmaker of the Week

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.

Are flight bomb threats pranks or conspiracy? Cost of ‘hoax’ to Indian aviation is real

Over 510 flights have been hit by hoax bomb threats in the past couple of weeks. Despite arrests and suspicions of Sikh radical links, authorities still have no clear answers.

What next for Vikash Yadav—patriot thrown under the bus or Hollywood-style spy gone rogue

39-year-old Vikash Yadav, a former CRPF and former R&AW agent, made it to the FBI’s most wanted poster, charged with ‘murder for hire’ in connection with an alleged assassination plot against US lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Lawrence Bishnoi went from Punjab to Canada to stardom—all from jail

From Sidhu Moosewala to Salman Khan, to Baba Siddiqui, and now Canada—there is no escaping Lawrence Bishnoi, his gang, and growing fanbase.

Nayab Saini is behind BJP’s win in Haryana. He started as an assistant in party’s office

As CM, Saini gauged immediately that people in Haryana were upset with a few digital governance initiatives. He announced that any such initiatives will be amended or scrapped.

Where peace lies in Middle East is anyone’s guess. Iran no longer lonely, Israel more pumped

Iran's missile attack on Israel following the latter's year-long assault on Gaza and elimination of Hezbollah leadership have led US war hawks to call for escalation.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.