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TopicJunagadh

Topic: Junagadh

Vivekananda shared a deep bond with Junagadh’s dewan, never forgot his ‘fatherly kindness’

Dewan Haridas was one of the two Indian members of a nine-member Royal Opium Commission approved by Queen Victoria.

‘Junagadh is Pakistan’: A dream dies with Nawab Jahangir Khan but family disputes live on

In 2020, Pakistan released a political map that laid claim to erstwhile Junagadh, now in Gujarat. Nawab Muhammad Jahangir Khan never visited the land his forefathers ruled, but he couldn’t let go of it either.

Purported video of ‘rioters being flogged’ go viral after clashes in Gujarat’s Junagadh city

While authenticity of video could not be verified, several social media users claim the two beating the 'rioters' are from Gujarat police. Cops are yet to issue statement on the clip.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.