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Legendary author V. S. Naipaul passes away, PM & political leaders condole demise

Naipaul was a recipient of the Man Booker Prize in 1971, a knighthood for services to literature in 1990, and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001.

Jat woman who married Dalit shot dead outside Rohtak court, 4 of family held

The panchayat in Mamta's village had issued a diktat — the mortal remains of the girl won't be brought back home.

After Mehul Choksi & Nirav Modi, SEBI fears this TMC MP will be next to flee the country

In a July affidavit in Calcutta HC, SEBI submitted that Singh allegedly ‘siphoned off’ close to $100 mn to accounts in Europe.

Muzaffarpur rapes reduce JD(U)’s bargaining power in Bihar, it’s advantage BJP now

JD(U) leaders view Rajnath’s offer of a CBI probe and  governor’s call for a speedy trial as BJP attempts to corner Nitish.

BSP chief Mayawati slams Uttar Pradesh government move to appoint ‘Lok Kalyan Mitras’

Mayawati says the government should instead fill various vacant posts at the state level and provide employment.

Jawaharlal Nehru wasn’t a Pandit as he ate beef and pork, says BJP MLA

BJP MLA Gyan Dev Ahuja blamed the Nehru-Gandhi family for all the social evils prevailing in the country.

Amit Shah attacks Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi over NRC issue

BJP president Amit Shah says TMC chief against NRC for 'vote-bank' politics, calls upon people to 'uproot' the government.

Sigh of relief as Bachelet replaces Kashmir-baiter Zeid Hussein as UNHRC chief

Bachelet, who earlier expressed concerns about India having to suffer cross-border terrorism, is seen in New Delhi as fair and objective observer.

Chinese envoy wears a turban, evokes memories of Sikh parody during Doklam

Lui Zhaohui, China’s ambassador to India, travelled to Ludhiana and Amritsar this week.

A cricket bat and Virat Kohli feature in Imran Khan’s first conversation with Indian envoy

Cross-border terrorism and Kashmir find their way in the talking points, but the positive note is upheld.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

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.