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Topic: MP-MLA court

Ex-BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari gets life term in 34-yr-old case — ‘forged signatures for arms licence’

Shikha Salaria -
In 1987, Ansari had sought arms license for a double-barreled gun & allegedly forged signatures of then Ghazipur DM & SP for the same. An MP/MLA court in Varanasi had Tuesday convicted him.

Gangsters Act: The controversial law behind Yogi govt’s crackdown on dons like Mukhtar Ansari

Apoorva Mandhani -
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's 10-yr sentence in a case under the Gangsters Act brings spotlight back on the law, its alleged misuse, and lacunae.

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Opinion

Balen Shah is changing Nepal’s foreign policy. He’s treating India, China as equals

Rishi Gupta -
For a landlocked country like Nepal, prioritising India and China has not been merely a question of diplomatic courtesy, but a matter of survival.

Pakistan is drawing several lessons from its moment under the sun

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, MVC—a quiet warrior, a gentle soul, the Lion of Ladakh

Economy

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

Bloomberg News -
New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Defence

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

Snehesh Alex Philip -
This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

National Interest

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

Shekhar Gupta -
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.

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