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'Lalu Family's Has Had Problems For Long'

'In times of adversity, families unite, but the reverse is happening in the Lalu family.'

India's First Emperor

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk.

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

'Will Pahalgam killers decide...': Omar in I-Day speech

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticized linking Jammu and Kashmir's political future to acts of terror, asserting that Pakistan cannot influence decisions on the region's statehood through terrorism. He announced a signature campaign to press for the restoration of statehood.

'I Can't Marry Off My Daughter Because I Don't Have Money'

'I need 3-4 lakhs for the wedding. All prospective grooms demand a motorcycle which costs 1 to 1.5 lakhs, then you have to also give a bed, cupboard, utensils, fridge,' says Kamala, her wrinkled forehead furrowing with despair.

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'

D K Parulkar, IAF veteran and 1971 war hero, passes away

Parulkar was commissioned in the IAF in March 1963. In past, he held various appointments, including as a Flying Instructor at the Air Force Academy, according to the excerpt.

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

'Her Love For Animals Was So Pure'

Dr Saket Badola, Director, Corbett Tiger Reserve, remembers his meeting with Dr Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and renowned chimpanzee expert, who passed into the ages this week.

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

'If the NDA returns with the BJP substantially ahead of the JD-U, a BJP CM bid becomes plausible; if the gap is narrow or JD-U holds pivotal seats, continuity with Nitish is the lower-risk option.'

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.'

What A Drive In Bihar Tells You About Coming Election

Nowhere are the stories of the coming election better told than on the roads of Bihar.

'This Is The End Of The Road For Nitish Kumar'

'If the BJP had its way, it would sideline him in favour of someone else. But that's not feasible. There is no vote catcher in Bihar for the BJP.'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'

'Downfall Of A Govt In 2 Days Is No Small Event'

'This revolution has sparked an awakening. Gen Z realises the power it holds.'

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar was Kashmir's leading venue for protests where fortified defences had been set up by security forces. Today a group of youngsters dances at the Chowk and makes reels.

'This Is Orographic Rainfall'

'Due to orographic rainfall, localised areas are experiencing intense downpours.' 'In a very heavy downpour, the burst of water has to find its way and therefore whatever comes in its path gets washed away.'

'Gen Z Knows Their Movement Has Been Hijacked'

'College-going Gen Z students are devastated by the killings and destruction.' 'These are not the kind of people who would burn somebody's home or beat up political leaders or set fire to people and snatch guns from the policemen.' 'So obviously a huge infiltration has happened.'

'We Shouldn't Expect Immediate Results With China'

'If China shows greater concerns for Indian interests, ties could improve. Otherwise, the thaw could be short-lived.'

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

'They mean business, but business as usual is unacceptable to them'

'We Are Not Listening To The Alarms'

'What we are witnessing is not a freak incidence or a freak occurrence, but a new climate reality where warming oceans, monsoon variability and local geography are combining to produce extreme events.'

'Why Did PM Or Other Ministers Not Go To Dhankhar's House?

'It is a crisis of BJP's own doing. This is an in-house fire.'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

'As one former Indian diplomat put it to me, Delhi has access to the White House, but Islamabad has access to Mar-a-Lago.'

'India-China Won't Go Back To What It Was'

'What's currently underway is not a 'reset'.' 'What needs to be arrived at is a new balance.'

Archana Masih's Diary

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

'New Delhi is not naive about its foreign policy choices.'

'Militants, Fundamentalists Are Running The Show In Bangladesh'

'Militants are taking over the administration. Fundamentalists have been released from jail.'

'Pilots Fought Till The End'

'This was textbook emergency response under stress.'

'527 Soldiers Gave Their Lives In Kargil'

'People are enjoying freedom in everyday life because of their sacrifice.'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras, not at Delhi's Red Fort.

'Why Did Pilot Wait For 10 Seconds To Reverse Switch?'

'Humanly impossible for the switches to turn from on to off at rapid succession within one second'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

'The Pakistanis knew there was only one route up and they could take direct aim at us as we climbed up.' 'They knew they could kill us.'

'China, Pakistan Will Try To Turn Bangladesh Against India'

'Pakistan will also try to turn Bangladesh into a base for terrorist attacks on India.'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

'Impact Of War On India Could Be Dramatic'

'With the US having entered the war, raising the risks of a wider conflict, those impacts could be even more damaging.'