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India’s caste & untouchability had a role in Pakistan’s creation, writes Islamabad columnist

The castes could neither inter-dine nor intermarry – two aspects that were often brought up by proponents of the two-nation theory.

Here’s the text of Justice Deepak Gupta’s speech on sedition law being abused and misused

Criticism of the executive, the judiciary, the bureaucracy or the Armed Forces cannot be termed sedition, said the Supreme Court judge at a recent event.

Islamic Ummah has ditched Pakistan on Kashmir. Surprise it took us so long to realise this

All Gulf countries remain fearful of street demonstrations in any shape or form. Protests for Kashmir in Bahrain after Eid prayers led to several arrests.

Why people endorse Modi’s economic performance despite economic slowdown

We need to talk about the role of fake news and misinformation in Modi’s popularity.

Not Rahul’s cheerleader nor Priyanka’s fall guy – Jyotiraditya Scindia wants a piece of Delhi

History books will tell you that the last time a Scindia captured Delhi was in 1770, and just for two years.

Samsung folding phones will be engineering marvel, but only if the display works

Samsung is working on a new foldable that will collapse into a compact square, which will bring with it a further array of design & marketing challenges.

Robert Mugabe’s life story is a warning to all well-meaning authoritarians

Many countries, including the US and UK, are being governed by inept authoritarians whose manipulations have long lost any connection to the national interest.

To avoid sinking to 1980s levels, Modi must take direct charge of economic policy

PM Modi needs to develop an understanding of how different elements of a revival strategy mesh together, and then stay the course.

Why using ‘terrorism’ as pretext for communication blockade in Kashmir isn’t right

While the shutdown may have served the Modi government’s short-term need to maintain peace, the long-term consequences are far more damaging.

What Priyanka Gandhi Vadra could learn from Mahatma Gandhi

Her episodic visits to Uttar Pradesh are reflective of the Congress party’s belief in incremental rather than transformative political change.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.