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Congress cautious over India’s air strikes, will criticise BJP but won’t question govt

Congress leaders had asked for proof of the 2016 surgical strikes, which the BJP had used against it in the UP assembly elections.

Masood Azhar in Pakistan and very unwell, says foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Pakistan's statement comes amid high tensions with India, which blames Islamabad for giving shelter to Azhar and his terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Batman & Baahubali find mention in PM Modi’s speech, but not IAF pilot Abhinandan

In his 85-minute interaction with BJP workers, Modi chose to be political, talked about his govt’s achievements and also sought to send a message to Pakistan.

I beg to disagree: Minister V.K. Singh counters Yeddyurappa’s ‘Modi wave’ comments

BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa had said the IAF strikes will help the party win seats in Karnataka, but later said he was quoted out of context.

BJP & Shiromani Akali Dal will fight 2019 Lok Sabha polls in Punjab together: Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah announced the alliance and said the SAD will contest 10 seats and BJP on three.

Why BJP’s Tamil Nadu alliance has spurred hope among Rajiv Gandhi killers

Release of the 7 Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts is an emotive issue in Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK and DMK have both called for them to be freed.

BSP chief terms Modi’s mega video-conference ridiculous & betrayal of nation

The prime minister interacted with BJP workers and volunteers under 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot' programme.

IAF strikes have created a Modi wave, will help BJP win 22 of 28 Karnataka LS seats: Yeddyurappa

BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa said the preemptive strikes has enthused youths, and will help the party in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Hope saner counsel will prevail & India, Pakistan get back to economic progress: Manmohan

The former Prime Minister said he hoped "saner counsel will prevail" on India and Pakistan, adding that the countries had a bigger challenge to fight in poverty.

Opposition leaders condemn Modi govt for politicising current situation with Pakistan

Opposition leaders criticised the Modi govt for not taking the country into confidence over the developing issue, and raised concerns over national security.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.