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Behind Rahul’s ‘impromptu’ candlelight vigil: A bid to go beyond ‘a tweet here or there’

At the march, held at India Gate under a heavy security cover, Rahul was accompanied by sister Priyanka Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra

The curious silences of Modi: Kathua rape not the only case where PM chose not to speak

Incidents like the lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq by cow vigilantes and the Padmaavat controversy failed to elicit a response from PM Modi.

In Kathua, a Kashmiri Pandit lawyer courts threats from own to get justice for 8-yr-old

Deepika’s stand has made her a traitor to the local lawyer fraternity, which has gained international notoriety for agitating in support of the suspects.

Mehbooba Mufti is said to have threatened to end PDP-BJP alliance over Kathua rape-murder

J&K CM convenes meeting of senior PDP leaders and MLAs to discuss the open support given by BJP ministers and leaders to the alleged rapists & murderers.

Daring gamble to sell Air India hits turbulence in test for Modi

A plan to sell the flag carrier that's running grand losses is facing headwinds even before it can take off.

Akhilesh Yadav begins preparing his partymen to work with BSP to jointly fight BJP in 2019

As part of the preparations for the alliance, Yadav family members like Shivpal have set aside their own differences as well as those with...

Man at the forefront of Kathua protests was Ghulam Nabi Azad’s election agent

Jammu Bar Association president B.S. Slathia, who was behind the bandh demanding a CBI probe into the 8 year old rape-murder case, is an old Congress hand

With Shivraj govt backing, RSS affiliate prepares for global gurukul push

The Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal wants to bring together gurukuls from different countries and practices, and develop a modern gurukul system for implementation.

As politicians hesitate, celebrities condemn Kathua rape-murder

Actors like Sonam Kapoor and sports personalities like Sania Mirza have condemned the Kathua rape and murder case, and demanded justice for the victim.

In this Karnataka village, 39 people share their names with CM Siddaramaiah

From a seven-year-old boy to a 43-year-old farmer, they are full of praise for CM Siddaramaiah for the work he has done for their village and constituency.

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Information warfare, space & cyber expert Lt Gen Susan Coyle is Australia’s first woman army chief

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.