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Sacking of ‘pro-temple’ cleric bares divide among Muslim leaders over Ayodhya

Salman Nadwi argued in favour of shifting Babri Masjid site, now says talks will matter more than SC judgment. AIMPLB insists Muslim community is united.

Siddaramaiah drives looking ahead, but Modiji keeps looking at rear-view: Rahul Gandhi

Congress chief tears into Modi government over policies like GST and note ban; says PM chose not to highlight relevant issues in Parliament.

Afghan president backs protest against killing of Pashtun man in Pakistan

President Ashraf Ghani calls ‘Pashtun Long March’ historical, says its aim is to mobilise citizens against fundamentalism and terrorism in the region.

After US and Middle East, Rahul Gandhi to visit Singapore next month

Rahul’s visit is part of Congress’ effort to attract the NRIs as well as to showcase him as a leader ready for the big fight in 2019.

Capital Buzz: Not just Modi, even Sonia and Rahul are fans of Gujarati delicacies

Sonia and Rahul have fondness for delicious Gujarati dishes such as dhokla, khandvi as well as Saurashtra food.

Modi’s India plays Israel card to wink at US, and Palestine card to wink at Arabs

Modi’s historic visit to Palestine indicates that India supports the two-state solution.

Renuka Chowdhury’s laugh a problem? Male politicians have resorted to these bizarre antics

Lawmakers have done some shocking things over the years, including to disrupt proceedings of legislatures. Here is a list of incidents.

I have not been on a holiday either as CM or PM: Modi

PM Modi says in an interview to Gulf News that he gets a sound sleep every night and he finds social media ‘extremely vibrant’.

Amit Shah gives BJP MPs to-do list for a year and impression that early polls are unlikely

PM Modi asks MPs to hold ‘lunch meetings’ to develop proximity with party workers and voters of their constituencies.

‘Four Wasted Years’: Congress to release new booklet on Modi govt’s failures

The booklet is likely to be released on 20 February and will compare the state of important indicators under the NDA government with the UPA era.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.