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No, Mr Trump, the Kashmir dispute is not ‘1,500 years old’
The real story is complicated enough without the weight of invented history
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Pak defence min admits funding terror groups, US tells India to hunt down terrorists
The defence minister’s denial of Pakistan’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack came as evidence emerged that the terrorists had used a barbaric test to determine their victims’ faith.
‘He asked if we were Hindu or Muslim — then pulled the trigger’
The victims of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Baisaran, recalled the ten minutes when innocent tourists were singled out by faith and then shot. Survivors recall terrorists wearing bodycams, the horror of watching loved ones die on a family vacation, and how a prayer that many could not recite became a death sentence
While terrorists tried to divide, how brave Kashmiri Muslims saved several tourists
The terrorists asked the victims their faith. If they were Hindu, they were shot dead. Their attempt was to divide on the basis of religion. But Kashmir's locals, the unsung heroes who risked their own lives, showed humanity comes before religion
Khalistani terrorist Happy Passia in FBI custody. Is the US stance on Khalistan shifting?
FBI says Passia, the mastermind behind multiple grenade attacks in Punjab, has links with Babbar Khalsa International and Pakistani spy agency ISI. His arrest marks a shift in the US’ stance on Khalistani extremism
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India suspends Indus treaty: When Modi said ‘blood & water can't flow together’
India's latest move to suspend the Indus treaty will impact irrigation and drinking water supply in two of the four provinces of Pakistan during the peak of summer when it needs water the most
Was Pahalgam a planned act to divide? How India should respond
The Pahalgam attack that left 28 dead was no ordinary act of terror. Carried out with communal intent and strategic timing, it sought to provoke and divide. India must respond not with hate, but with clarity, unity — and justice
Under garb of local resistance, the terror outfit responsible for deadly Pahalgam attack
The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba, was created following the abrogation of Article 370, in 2019. Portraying itself as a local resistance movement, it operates under the guise of resisting oppression rather than engaging in outright terrorism, thereby obscuring direct Pakistani involvement
Pakistan Army chief’s speech that possibly triggered Pahalgam strike
General Asim Munir spoke about the Two Nation Theory, supported the battle to 'liberate' Kashmir, and also pointed out the civilisational difference between Hindus and Muslims.
When Congress “humiliated” Pranab Mukherjee and then welcomed him back
In April 1986, Congress expelled senior leader Pranab Mukherjee for allegedly plotting a revolt. Amid bomb threats and political isolation, he launched a quiet comeback — ultimately rising to hold every top post, including the presidency
Why this Army soldier, 'dead' for 16 years, returned to a shocking court appearance
They thought their cases were long forgotten. But the law eventually catches up with you: The Army solder who returned from the dead after 16 years, the trader arrested for theft 33 years later, and the 'transgender' who evaded arrest for 17 years but recently got caught
What’s the real cost of raising ATM charges by ₹2?
ATM cash withdrawals beyond the free transaction limits will cost more from May 1. We went over 14 years of data on ATM usage in India to see where it’ll hurt
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April 21 — Vance in India, SC to hear PIL on Bengal violence, IPL: KKR vs GT
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Why Pakistan’s ruling elites keep harping on two-nation theory
Strategic guru K Subrahmanyam once explained that this theory provided ideological support without which Pakistan would lose its raison d'etre and face the threat of being sucked into the Indian orbit.
April 19 — US-Iran nuke talks, anti-Trump protests, IPL: GT vs DC, RR vs LSG
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The ‘anti-love story’ of making a baby with Elon Musk
The world’s richest man wants a ‘legion’ of his own babies. But he doesn’t want people to know about many of them. The cost of that silence? $15mn
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Waqf Act: Why govt agreed to put key provisions on hold
With SC saying it was inclined to stay parts of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 – including those allowing appointment of non-Muslims on Central Waqf Council and Waqf Boards and arbitrary denotification of ‘Waqf by user’ properties – the government decided to take a momentary step back and return with a detailed response to objections raised by a clutch of petitioners
April 18 — US VP JD Vance to visit Rome, Congress' foot march in Chhattisgarh, IPL: RCB vs PBKS
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How BluSmart's bright future turned grim amid co-founder's dark secrets
BluSmart's ties with Gensol Engineering, promoted by Anmol and Pramod Jaggi, may end up being too much to bear. A deep dive into how the Jaggi brothers allegedly diverted hundreds of crores that were meant for EV purchases for personal use
Can Muslims be appointed to run Hindu religious bodies?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday found several potential flaws in the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025