In ‘Poles Apart’, Aditya Sondhi investigates the comparative roles of the military in the Indian subcontinent, to study their influences on the growth of democracy in the region.
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Sidhupur) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal alleges 60-year-old Surinder Singh died after BJP workers pushed him. BJP rebuts allegations, says he collapsed on his own.
Analysts attribute the change to Kejriwal being under pressure from ED in liquor 'scam' case and Mann having successfully established himself as the dominant force in Punjab.
Mann has been asserting himself & trying to outgrow tag of 'remote-controlled' CM. He was the one who put his foot down, opposing alliance with Congress in Punjab, it is learnt.
Iran’s parliament has approved potential closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, but country’s top security body is yet to take final call.
Upcoming defence framework, following similar agreements in 2005 & 2015, will also include co-production of key systems including Stryker & Javelin apart from arms sales.
Zohran Mamdani’s faith, support for Gaza, dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise rather than celebrate it as another ‘Indian’ conquest.
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