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Doha Named GCC Tourism Capital for 2026

Doha has been officially selected as the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Tourism Capital for 2026, marking a major regional recognition for Qatar’s tourism

Op-Eds Opinion

No Contest, No Choice: How Maharashtra’s Local Polls Betray Democracy

The recent round of local body elections in Maharashtra has revealed something deeply unsettling. Dozens of municipal seats were decided without a single

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International

Trump Blocks $3M Chip Deal Over Security Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of a proposed $3 million acquisition of chip and photonics assets by American firm HieFo from

International

Iran Urges UN to Act After Trump Threats

Tehran has formally urged the United Nations to respond to what it describes as “reckless and provocative” threats from Donald Trump amid ongoing unrest

National

Jaishankar Urges Students to Grow at Home, Engage Abroad

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed students at an event at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where he spoke about India’s approach

Op-Eds Opinion

Mamdani Appoints Al Qaeda Defender Ramzi Kassem as the Left Stays Silent

Zohran Mamdani’s decision to elevate Ramzi Kassem to a powerful government legal role is not a footnote. It is a choice that signals priorities, values,

Op-Eds Opinion

Iltija Mufti Must Answer for Jihadism Before Attacking Hindutva

Ms Iltija Mufti, When you declare that you “won’t allow Hindutva” in Kashmir, you speak with the confidence of moral authority. But moral authority is not

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State News West India

Mahayuti Gets 68 Unopposed Wins in Civic Polls

The ruling Mahayuti alliance has gained an early advantage in the Maharashtra civic elections, with 68 of its candidates being elected unopposed across

Business Industry

Government Clears 22 Electronics Projects Worth ₹42,000 Cr

The central government has approved 22 new electronics component manufacturing projects with a total investment commitment of around ₹42,000 crore. The

National Politics

Congress MP Warns of Crisis in Tamil Nadu Unit

A senior Congress Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu has issued a strong warning about the state of the party’s organisation, saying it is moving on a

Cricket Sports

Bangladesh Confirms Busy International Home Cricket Season

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a crowded home international calendar for 2026, featuring multiple bilateral series against top cricketing

North India State News

Indore Water Contamination Leaves Hundreds Hospitalised

Indore is grappling with a serious public health emergency after contamination of the municipal water supply caused widespread illness in several parts of

Op-Eds Opinion

Did Sayaji Shinde Pay the Price for Opposing Tapovan and Kumbh Tree Felling?

This is not an abstract fight. This is not a poetic lament about forests. This is about Tapovan. This is about trees cut in the name of the Kumbh. This is

Op-Eds Opinion

Indian Gig Economy Strike and the Role of Kamra and Rathee in Narrative Sabotage

The Indian gig economy is booming, not failing. Yet just as the sector crossed a major growth milestone, a strategically timed strike was aggressively

Op-Eds Opinion

Indore Water Deaths Are a Crime, Not an Administrative Slip

People in Indore were poisoned by their own government. Sewage entered the drinking water supply, complaints were ignored, the flow was not stopped, and

Op-Eds Opinion

Ikkis and Bollywood’s Pakistan Fantasy Turns Into Moral Dilution

The film Ikkis presents itself as a tribute to the 1971 war and the sacrifice of Lt Arun Khetarpal, Param Vir Chakra. On the surface, it claims to honour

International

Guyana Invites Indian Firms to 2026 Oil Block Auction

Guyana has invited Indian energy companies to participate in its offshore oil block auction scheduled for 2026, as the South American nation looks to

National

NTPC Explores Nuclear Power Partnerships With Global Firms

State owned power major NTPC has signed agreements with global nuclear energy companies to explore collaboration on large nuclear power projects in India.

International

US Urges China to Cease Military Pressure Around Taiwan

The United States has called on China to exercise restraint after Beijing conducted large scale military drills around Taiwan, warning that such actions

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International

Canada Seeks Probe After Air India Pilot Fails Alcohol Tests

Canadian authorities have sought a formal investigation after an Air India pilot failed two breathalyser tests ahead of a scheduled international flight