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Hibatullah can hide his face. But not the emerging struggle within Taliban leadership

+TFP Praveen Swami -
Mullah Umar’s elusive successor, Hibatullah Akhundzada, delivered his Eid message this week. There hasn’t been any explanation though why he doesn't show his face in public.
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Women suicide bombers evoke a ‘special’ fear. But it’s about patriarchy, not bombs

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Exactly like men, women suicide bombers kill and die for causes, good or evil. They too are motivated by political grievances, revenge, and rage.
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Indian military’s multiculturalism always faced strains. Army iftaar tweet row is a warning

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The Army has always prided itself on respecting the religious traditions of its troops. But communal biases are now reaching a dangerous new level.
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The forever war in Afghanistan is nowhere near its end. Now IS indulging in ethnic warfare

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Islamic State is seeking to overthrow the Taliban—quietly helped along by the discontent in its own ranks, economic crisis, and disputes over the spoils of power.
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Pegasus is seducing, but good intelligence isn’t just tech. India needs more than software

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Things truly important aren’t discussed on the phone. India should introduce institutional reforms its intelligence services desperately need.
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India’s turned a blind Right eye to Hindutva violence, but it can be a threat to State itself

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Street gangs are building a Hindu nationalist state with low-grade, everyday terrorism. Earlier phases of communal violence at least didn't undermine the authority of institutions.
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US needs oil, and Iran needs end to sanctions, but they still can’t agree on nuclear deal

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In principle, the deal couldn’t be easier. America needs Iran’s oil and gas to help wean the world off Russian hydrocarbons. Iran needs an end to sanctions that have hurt its economy.
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Al-Zawahiri invoking culture war in South Asia. Al-Qaeda sees opportunity in Hijab row

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For millions, in India and Pakistan, state is a god that’s failed. Al-Qaeda isn’t the only violent movement to have flowered in this toxic political landscape.
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Instead of trying to beat China in Sri Lanka, New Delhi needs to change the game

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The Ming dynasty’s aggressive expansion in the Indian Ocean has lessons for both India and Xi Jinping.
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Modi govt’s order to reduce AFSPA in Assam, Manipur & Nagaland bold. Kashmir should be next

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For generations, Indian discussions on counterinsurgency have been curiously amnesiac. Modi govt needs to see that the problem isn't AFSPA.
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Quad has a sea of challenges. Navy can take cue from a Maratha admiral who sank English ships

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Even though Kanhoji’s navy held its own against the English and Portuguese, its fleet never truly modernised. Indian Navy could learn from his tale.
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The Gyanvapi Mosque and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Gyanvapi row and Places of Worship Act were born together. Now each wants to end the other

Economy

An attendant refills a two-wheeler with fuel at a petrol pump in New Delhi Saturday | ANI

Under fire for spiraling inflation, Modi govt announces excise duty cut on fuels, LPG subsidy

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It has also decided to enhance the fertiliser subsidy for farmers, and reduce import duty on some raw materials. ‘It is always people first for us!’ tweets prime minister.

Defence

File photo of a defence personnel armed with a SiG 716 rifle near the Line of Control | Photo: Snehesh Alex Philip | ThePrint

India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US

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In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.

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Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation

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That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.

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