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Pahalgam was once a buzzing outlier in strife-torn Kashmir. Terror upended the ‘mini-Switzerland’ dream

Security has been beefed up in this picturesque town and some of the tourism sites closed since the attack, leading to a significant decline in the number of visitors.

Delhi’s parking wars now end in murder & court cases. It’s the new road rage

'You can say that 6 cases out of 10 are parking-related. It was not the case a few years ago,' said district court lawyer Rahul Dua.

IIMs are getting richer from executive courses. Indians want to upskill quickly

In a job market where employees can be let go in minutes and AI-driven automation is reshaping roles every year, mid-career professionals are responding by committing to continuous learning.

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

Inside Delhi’s divided Tri Nagar—attacks on Muslims, an RWA takeover, a new Mandir

For residents of Delhi’s Onkar Nagar Block B, the turning point came in 2023. Members of the local RWA were removed, allegedly without due process, and a new body took charge.

Bengal’s Matua factor: Fuming over SIR & slow citizenship drive, Matuas say ‘being used as pawns’

In North 24 Parganas, home to a significant number of Dalit Hindu Matuas, some 3.25 lakh names have been struck off the voters' list following the SIR exercise and adjudication by judicial officers.

Foreign universities in India are selling half-baked dreams. ‘Can’t even get you internships’

Nine UK universities have now received approvals under the NEP 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called it a ‘silent revolution’.

Pahalgam ponywallah’s dad says he saved Kashmir’s honour. ‘Many Adils ready to die to save fellow Indians’

Adil Hussain Shah, a 28-year-old ponywallah, was the only Kashmiri local among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. He was shot thrice as he tried to save a tourist.

BJP wants to be the party of Nari Shakti. Here’s a list to make that happen

BJP's empowerment narrative loses some of its sheen when 54 BJP MPs and MLAs—the highest of any party—have cases related to crimes against women.

Modi govt lost in Parliament, but India won

India’s parliamentary power was never entirely numerical. By giving voice to regions, federalism turned India into a nation. Now that national coherence is threatened by a purely numerical principle.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.