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Karnataka has told the opposition where to focus on for 2024—the base of the social pyramid

The base of pyramid politics cannot adopt the old 'Garibi Hatao' politics of the Congress. Nor should it embrace the traditional class politics of the Left.

Arrest of Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq’s killers can uncover the lies behind Kashmiri jihadism

Few leaders have blamed jihadist groups and their sponsors in Pakistan for their crimes. Ensuring the truth is told will be critical to securing the peace in Kashmir.

Mumbai’s undersea tunnel set to break through—It took 160 people, 2800-tonne machine

Mumbai’s undersea twin tunnels, which will have 3 lanes on either side, are a crucial part of the 10.5-km coastal road project that'll be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Hope in US, fear in Telugu land—Students’ American Dream is trapped in a crossfire

US gun culture and frequent mass shootings worries parents in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, but the allure of a prosperous future for their children outweighs concerns for safety.

In this Chhattisgarh village, spectre of love jihad is rising. BJP sees a window

The FIRs, arrests, and compensations are unlikely to heal the rifts. Friendships and relationships are forever fractured in Biranpur.

Vodafone to ONDC to BharOS, how govt is empowering small businesses and breaking duopolies

Food delivery and e-commerce are two sectors where the government has created an indirect mechanism to stop the duopoly system, without clipping the wings of the giants.

‘Caste, protection, money’ — Why high-security Tihar failed to stop high-profile murders inside prison

Tewatia & Tajpuriya murders, which took place within a month, expose chinks in security at Delhi's Tihar prison. Both were allegedly killed by fellow inmates. 

PM Modi must worry. Karnataka is the latest sign of a deepening crisis ahead of 2024 LS polls

BJP needs a new narrative. The polarisation tactics, promotion of Hindutva, and dependence on Modi to deliver votes has made its electoral strategies predictable.

A remote Bihar village, double-murder, a runaway Panchayat. And a mega constitutional crisis

All development in Tarbari village has come to a standstill since the murder in June last year. Attempts at solutions have only caused more problems.

Pakistan Army won’t bounce back easily this time. Imran Khan shattering its illusion of power

After last week’s attacks by Khan’s supporters on the homes of top Pakistani officials, many are beginning to wonder if the military can remain the hegemon that guides the nation.

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Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

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.