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Modi govt needs to give SC credible ground on why it removed CBI chief, says Soli Sorabjee

Eminent jurist Soli Sorabjee feels Modi govt's hurried move to remove CBI chief Alok Verma raises suspicion, says it was avoidable.   

Smriti Irani feels victimised, hits back with Instagram post of her mouth tied

The Instagram post has got more than 11,000 likes and nearly 400 comments. Close friend Ekta Kapoor called Smriti Irani a ‘rockkkkstaaaa’.

Congress to protest at all CBI offices to demand Alok Verma’s reinstatement as director

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the party will ask the PM to apologise for the 'illegal' action against Alok Verma.

Congress takes BJP path on Sabarimala, backs devotees opposing SC ruling

Kerala Congress leader, tasked with 'exploring possibilities' on the Sabarimala issue, files review plea. 

Madras High Court upholds disqualification of 18 rebel AIADMK MLAs

The 18 disqualified MLAs vow loyalty to the sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who has now formed his own party, the AMMK.

Shourie, Sinha & Bhushan move Supreme Court on Rafale, seek court-monitored CBI probe

Former Union ministers Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha along with lawyer Prashant Bhushan complained about Rafale deal to ousted CBI chief Alok Verma.

Opposition slams Modi govt for sending CBI boss and his deputy on leave

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala wondered if CBI chief Alok Verma was ‘sacked’ for his keenness to probe 'corruption' in Rafale deal.

Rahul Gandhi alleges Alok Verma was removed as CBI director for questioning Rafale deal

Rahul Gandhi said that Verma had asked for documents of the fighter jet deal following which he was removed.

Public infighting in Goa unit a setback for BJP that Modi & Shah project as united house

BJP is concerned about adverse messaging, especially as it heads into poll season, despite the internal fighting emerging from a small state such as Goa.

Donald Trump calls Jamal Khashoggi’s murder the ‘worst cover-up in history of cover-ups’

In the Donald Trump administration’s first punitive action in the Jamal Khashoggi murder case, the US has revoked visas of senior Saudi officials.

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Pakistan’s influence in Middle East goes back to 1971

The Pakistani garrison at Tabuk began blossoming—not to defend any particular border, but to protect the House of Saud from destruction.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.