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Philippines’ extrajudicial killings in war on drugs now under international legal scrutiny

Since the election of President Duterte in the Philippines in May 2016, there has been a state sanctioned crackdown on the drug trade. Police has been accused of actively ordering extrajudicial killings, or ‘rub-outs’. 

Remembering Asma: When liberal voices from around the world joined Pakistan’s to mourn

Politicians and human rights activists across the world expressed sorrow over Asma Jahangir's sudden death.

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’.

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Congress was committed to alcohol ban law without being practical: MA Venkata Rao

Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.

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.

Iran’s Shahed vs US’s LUCAS—The drone arithmetic reshaping the West Asia war

From Kyiv to the Gulf, Iran’s Shahed rewrote the rules of aerial warfare. Now, the US has its own copy of the cheap drones, LUCAS.

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.