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Move to India or trust Taliban? Kabul’s Sikhs in doubt, 2 months after IS attack on gurudwara

The 18 June attack has made many in the already-dwindling community want to leave Afghanistan. But the Taliban realises that treating Sikh-Hindu community well may help relations with India.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the IS leader known for barbaric executions & love for football

In 2010, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Next year, he led a revolt in Syria leading to the germination of ISIS.

Khalistani extremism listed alongside al Qaeda, IS in Canada terror threat list

This is a first for the Justin Trudeau administration, which has often drawn censure from India for allegedly courting Khalistani radicals.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.