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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicPatna Sahib

Topic: Patna Sahib

Politics tough nut to crack—IIT-IIM grad Congress’ candidate faces BJP drubbing in Patna Sahib

Mahagathbandhan had fielded Shashant Shekhar hoping to garner support of the youth as well as keeping caste combinations in mind in this urban constituency.

IIT-IIM graduate Shashant Shekhar takes on BJP’s ‘new face’ in Patna Sahib battle of ‘new generations’

A former aide of Prashant Kishor, Shekhar is up against BJP's Ratnesh Kushwaha, who replaced seven-time MLA Nand Kishore Yadav in this prestigious constituency.

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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.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

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.