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Every time the Congress thinks it has a ‘revolutionary’ idea, it shoots its own foot

From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own...

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Israel-Iran conflict is bad news for Russia. Moscow is dependent on Tehran for drones

The US no longer enjoys the ‘rewards' of regime change in Iran brought about by the CIA, and at best, it could refrain from attempting another coup...

19.04.2024 10

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Reformed UNSC isn’t possible without India as a permanent member. Expand P5, not pontificate

US and other Western countries sound extremely hollow when they pontificate on strengthening democracy and the fight against terrorism even as they...

12.04.2024 40

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Eric Garcetti’s red-line remark is unreasonable. Exposes US double standards on security

The US should stop marking red lines and draw a longer line of cooperative framework.

05.04.2024 10

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Terror attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan won’t stop until Beijing winds up CPEC

Balochistan is simmering with discontent as its mineral wealth is being looted by China.

29.03.2024 10

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Congress has much to learn from its own history. Nehru’s party took pride in simultaneous polls

The Ram Nath Kovind-led panel has listed the benefits of simultaneous elections. Congress and other parties are opposing it without advancing...

22.03.2024 8

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Keep political donations a secret. Disclosure can lead to states victimising corporations

The tax authorities should also investigate the extent of the use of ‘shell companies’ by corporations and political parties to indulge in corrupt...

15.03.2024 5

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India shouldn’t stop at Shahpurkandi dam. Scrap Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan altogether

With the completion of Shahpurkandi dam, the notion of avenging Pulwama and Uri attacks by preventing water access to Pakistan will add more muscle to...

01.03.2024 20

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Farmers and Modi govt have reached ‘point of no return’. Violence has made the protest worse

Around the world, farmer protests are being dismissed as a new form of ‘culture war by far-right political groups.’ Modi govt should avoid the...

23.02.2024 10

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Farmers’ intention isn’t right. Modi govt must tell them conflict & commerce can’t go together

Failure to check violence, as happened in 2021-22 farmers' protest, can badly hurt the Modi government’s image in an election year.

16.02.2024 20

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Army will write the final word on Pakistan election. But political instability is certain

Nawaz Sharif’s call for political consensus is a sure sign of the Pakistan Army trying to wriggle out of the crisis that is far beyond its...

10.02.2024 20

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Congress can give it back to Nitish Kumar by going solo in 2024 election. Problem is ‘family’

After 2014 and 2019 defeats, Congress has been dumped by most Next-Gen leaders who prefer to keep the states for themselves and also join a...

02.02.2024 6

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Ram Mandir is the reality. Congress and Western media must not waste time adjusting

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is not merely a brick and mortar structure; it is the resurrection of Hindu pride that was hurt centuries ago by a marauding...

26.01.2024 10

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Ayodhya victory is BJP’s. Shankaracharyas should focus on divisions in Hindu society instead

Seers can't overlook Ayodhya's significance in galvanising and uniting the Hindu society. They should play a leading role in future events or risk...

19.01.2024 20

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Uddhav Thackeray squandered Shiv Sena, his father’s legacy. He’s the real loser in Maharashtra

With Maharashtra Speaker ruling in the favour of Eknath Shinde camp, it is possible that the majority of MLAs still supporting Uddhav would rush to...

12.01.2024 7

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New criminal laws shouldn’t go the way of farm fiasco. Govt must resist political cartels

The government must establish a strong damage control mechanism to address criticism of withdrawing good legislations under pressure from politically...

05.01.2024 20

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Houthi attacks in Red Sea a Taliban moment for US. India must secure alternate sea routes

The Indian Navy cannot be put under the US Naval Command, but India should prevail upon the UN to add a navy wing to its peacekeeping structure.

29.12.2023 10

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Spare Parliament of one-upmanship. BJP needs to be tactful to counter opposition’s theatrics

Opposition MPs sought to politicise the issue of security breach in Parliament. But Modi govt could have handled the sensitive security breach in a...

22.12.2023 10

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Article 370 chapter is closed. Time for US-China to show they can learn, unlike Pakistan

POK is India’s gateway that will link Asia to the Middle East and Europe. It's advantage India now as an economically bankrupt Pakistan isn't of...

15.12.2023 20

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Developed nations got it wrong on climate damage fund at COP28. India is clear about its goals

Unless COP28 climate change summit recognises the global view presented by India, achieving universal solutions and consensus will be difficult.

08.12.2023 8

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BJP wins are proof—people-centric social schemes can guarantee popularity, political dividends

No party or alliance can now stop Narendra Modi-led BJP from marching to power in 2024.

04.12.2023 10

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US no different from Canada in sheltering anti-India elements. It could lead to another 9/11

Delhi should pursue the case of extradition of Tahawwur Rana and David Headley to India for the crimes committed from the US and ask America to probe...

01.12.2023 9

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Call it revadi or welfare scheme, pre-poll promises are draining state exchequer

While the courts and media come down heavily on this culture, political parties continue to announce freebies. They do this under the pretext of...

24.11.2023 10

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Biden-Xi closeness clearly shows one thing—The goal to undermine regional powers like India

India as a strong votary of multilateralism against competition between two hegemonic powers should be concerned.

17.11.2023 10

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India is finally getting a national security policy. But address domestic issues too

The new national security policy should provide a framework for coordinating the activities of the armed forces, intelligence, and law enforcement...

10.11.2023 10

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Not all is lost for India and Navy veterans on death row in Qatar. Remember Italian marines?

As India grapples with the lack of knowledge about the charges against the retired naval officers, it can leverage its strong ties with Qatar to reach...

03.11.2023 30

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Pakistan Army needs a pawn to trick China for loans. Will Nawaz Sharif play into its hands?

Pakistan is a textbook case of Chinese control over countries that are willing to barter their sovereignty and autonomy for pittance.

27.10.2023 9

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Will Xi’s ‘dear friend’ Putin help stop the economic damage China faces? Question for BRI at 10

Manufacturing in China has contracted for the fifth straight month, prompting authorities to announce a series of tax reliefs and incentives to fuel...

20.10.2023 10

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Hamas has defeated the cause of Palestine. A neutral India will find it difficult to tread

India’s support to Israel might lead to major differences of opinion with Iran where India’s economic engagement competes with those of China.

13.10.2023 5

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India needn’t recognise Taliban but it shouldn’t let China keep Afghanistan away from it either

It would be in the best interest of New Delhi and Kabul to maintain a minimal staff presence in their embassies and allow bilateral trade.

06.10.2023 10

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Why a split with AIADMK opens the door for BJP in Tamil Nadu

The BJP-AIADMK parting ways in Tamil Nadu will have multiple implications for all the parties in the state and the national parties. The state unit of...

29.09.2023 8

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Canada has double standards against terror outfits. India and West don’t have to follow it

A politically weak Justin Trudeau is free to sacrifice Canada's economic benefits. He has erred in haste and will repent at leisure after imminent...

22.09.2023 10

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India must think hard about US support on UNSC membership. It means doing what US wants

China will never want India to gain permanent membership of the UNSC with veto right. Can India convince the White House to stand up to Beijing's...

15.09.2023 10

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Dear Udhayanidhi, Sanatan Dharma isn’t a political creed that can be defeated in an election

One can't expect a nonentity in social engineering to understand complex concepts. These statements are being made to consolidate the DMK vote bank,...

08.09.2023 30

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