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Old Hyderabad tense after Puranapul temple vandalism sparks mob clash with police

Two separate cases registered after temple vandalism and violence on Wednesday night. Later, AIMIM chief Owaisi visited the area as tension gripped the locality.

Violence erupts in Bengal’s Kaliaganj over alleged rape, murder of minor. Police rules out ‘sexual assault’

Incident has triggered political war in West Bengal with BJP questioning safety of women in state to corner TMC govt & demanding CBI probe. Police say 'no external injuries found on body'.

Killed by stray bullet in Sudan clashes, Indian ex-serviceman’s body shifted to hospital after 2 days

Albert Augustine was hit by a bullet in Khartoum Saturday, when clashes erupted between Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces. Wife & daughter moved to safety, says Indian embassy.

N.C. Asthana — Retired IPS officer goes from ‘police brutality’ critic to cheerleader in 6 months

On Saturday, retired IPS officer shared purported video of Uttar Pradesh Police personnel thrashing riot accused with batons in custody, calling it a 'very beautiful scene'.   

‘After every Friday, comes Saturday’: Day after clashes over Prophet row, bulldozers in 2 UP cities

Adityanath’s media advisor posts cryptic tweet, while house of Kanpur violence accused’s kin was razed. In Prayagraj, cops arrested a man being probed for his role as ‘conspirator’.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.