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Goa didn’t choose to become a casino city—now it’s a state-sponsored moral gamble

The myth that casino development represented some organic evolution of Goa’s character has been demolished. Now, Panjim stands alienated from itself, where even basic institutions carry the branding of private gambling operators.

How ministers are making holes in PM Modi’s Teflon coating

Amit Shah is virtually running Jammu and Kashmir. But it would be unfair to seek accountability for security lapses from him because he has to ensure the BJP’s victory in every election across the country.

India needs political pivot away from emotional appeals to the poor. Its future is urban

Right now, resources from urban areas are diverted for purchasing votes elsewhere. Just look at the case of Bengaluru.

Chhattisgarh pvt hospitals are gaming Ayushman Bharat PMJAY. It’s the state with 2nd highest frauds

In February, 33 of the Chhattisgarh private hospitals were penalised by the administration for fraud and fake AB-PMJAY claims, in one of the biggest-ever crackdowns the state has witnessed.

Marxism still sells in Modi’s India. LeftWord Books is thriving

LeftWord Books, which is 25 this year, challenges the idea that Leftist ideas are past their sell-by date. Its booklist doesn’t shy away from dissent.

Pakistanis queuing at Wagah curse terrorists. ‘They don’t fight wars, they destroy families’

Wagah, the once-hopeful border that tied families and friends across India and Pakistan, has now turned into one of hurried, confused, abrupt goodbyes and interrupted life plans.

‘Won’t be surprised if Prajwal is welcomed with garlands’ — 1 yr on, victims still hiding

One year after rape accusations against former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, his trial has stalled. The women live in fear, while his family continues to wield clout in their stronghold.

Agra Muslim victim’s cousin recognised the killer in gau rakshak video, called police

The family is looking to the Yogi govt for justice. 'If they wanted to take revenge for the Pahalgam attack, they could have beaten him up. At least he’d still be alive,' said the victim's mother.

Five choices for Modi to restore India’s red line in Kashmir. Each is perilous

Islamabad has learned that it cannot win Kashmir. The purpose of its military is not to win Kashmir or make strategic gains for Pakistan but to inflict suffering on India.

Asim Munir, Pakistan’s ‘Hafiz-e-Quran’ army chief who aimed for the jugular days before Pahalgam

With the Pahalgam terror attack coming days after Asim Munir called Kashmir 'Pakistan's jugular vein', speculations that threaten a regional conflict are off the charts.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

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.