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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Topic: Sony TV

CID’s Freddy had fans in Pakistan too. They miss their ‘favourite actor from childhood’

Dinesh Phadnis, best known for playing Inspector Freddy in Sony TV's CID, died in Mumbai on Monday. As Indians mourned the beloved character, ‘Freddy’ was trending on X in Pakistan.

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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.

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.

Pakistan defence exports at all-time high, ‘contracts’ worth $10 bn inked across globe in 2025

Export arrangements entered with nations ranging from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, highlighting both geographic reach & growing contours of Pakistan’s defence export composition.

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.