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‘Chief architect of conspiracy’ — CBI chargesheet in Delhi liquor policy case names Sisodia for the first time

Agency says former deputy CM 'misused powers to introduce favourable provisions in policy'. CA Butchi Babu, Brindco Spirits owner Amandeep Dhal also named in chargesheet.

Delhi excise scam: ED says aide represented K. Kavitha’s interests, calls her for questioning

In its remand application for businessman Arun Pillai, ED says he represented interests of KCR’s daughter in his firm. BRS leader says ‘intimidation tactics’ won't deter her party.

‘Liquor scam, bribes’ — how BJP’s Santhosh plotted ‘anti-graft’ MCD poll campaign against AAP

Santhosh feels graft allegations against AAP are sticking & party should focus on this point 'much more'. Another reason for using this strategy is to counter Kejriwal in Gujarat.

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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.