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You did not elect a leader to make stunning speeches: NDTV anchor Ravish Kumar

In this excerpt from his book 'The Free Voice', NDTV anchor Ravish Kumar explains why a dissenting citizen is real strength of a democracy. 

Macron is visiting India at a time when France is reclaiming the mantle of Europe’s leader

The visit is an opportunity for India to assess of the future of the European project and the challenges in the US-Europe transatlantic relationship. French...

China’s troop buildup in Doklam is to tell Bhutan: ‘India can’t protect you, only we can’

ThePrint has noted that Doklam now has helipads, housing for 1,800 troops, artillery, communication trenches & air defence. It is not a temporary station.

Friends with limited benefits: China won’t save Pakistan during crises of its own making

There are areas where, although China is willing to spend political capital on Pakistan’s behalf, it doesn’t like being repeatedly put in the position where it has to do so.

China can now potentially blind or destroy India’s satellites

Barely 125 kms from LAC, Ngari station could be site for laser, direct anti-satellite weapons.

Releasing Taliban prisoners or changing the Constitution won’t buy peace for Afghanistan

Converting a ruthless foe like the Taliban which understands only the language of the gun requires nothing less than divine intervention.

India again ranked number 4 on global military index; Pakistan at 13

Data consistent with the past; shows China closing in to second spot over Russia.

More agony for Canada as India raises chickpeas import duty again to 60%

The move is being seen as another snub to Canada after Justin Trudeau’s recent controversial visit to India.

Back in Canada, Trudeau supports claim Indians plotted to sabotage his meeting with Modi

Trudeau backs allegations that Indian government orchestrated presence of a man convicted of shooting Punjab minister at a formal dinner during India trip.   

Bathtub, wine, drowning Sridevi: A successful woman’s death unleashes the worst in TV news

In the first 24 hours, everybody was a doctor analysing her diet and fitness. Then came the opportunity to be Sherlock, as news emerged of Sridevi's accidental drowning.

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Virat, Anushka, Bumrah selling sarias & cement, dentists, vets, Bihar walls painted in ‘rurbanisation’

Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.