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In the biggest operation against Naxals this year and in which the exchange of gunfire lasted two hours, security forces belonging to District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF) also killed senior commander Shankar Rao, who had a bounty of Rs 25 lakhs on his head. (Representational Image: AFP)

AA Edit | Major strike against Maoists shows rebellion persists

Sharp rise in Naxal casualties in early 2024 highlights persistent security threats in India's heartland

18 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

If India is forced to take this route and let the rupee lose its value further, it will lead to an increase in the price of all imported goods, including fuel and gold. (Image: DC)

AA Edit | Positive signals on economy

The Upcoming fiscal year anticipates above-normal rainfall, robust domestic demand, and global economic adjustments

18 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Farmers hopeful for a bountiful monsoon season after the IMD's optimistic forecast. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | Monsoon bounty ahead

IMD predicts favorable rainfall conditions after a decade, boosting prospects for rural income and economic growth.

17 Apr 2024 12:22 AM

Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah speaks at a public rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Protect Manipur’s diversity: ILP divisive, try to avoid it

Amit Shah's statement on Manipur's Inner Line Permit highlights inconsistent approach to the state's conflict.

17 Apr 2024 12:13 AM

This image grab taken from a UGC video posted on social media on April 13, 2024 shows Iran's Revolutionary Guards rappelling down onto a container ship named, MSC Aries, near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday seized a container ship "related to the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Gulf," state media reported, as tensions soar in the region. (Photo by AFP)

AA Edit | In wrong ship at wrong time

Plight of Indian Sailors Highlights Challenges in Maritime Industry

16 Apr 2024 12:04 AM

A panoramic view of Jerusalem's Old City is pictured at dawn of April 14, 2024, after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles on Israel in an unprecedented attack late April 13, 2024, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

AA Edit | Fears of war after Iran strike

The Iranian assault marks unprecedented aggression, sparking concerns of wider conflict.

15 Apr 2024 12:31 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP National President JP Nadda release the party's election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the Lok Sabha polls, at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | BJP manifesto lists solid successes, ambitious plans

Prime Minister Modi holds himself accountable in the 76-page manifesto, outlining achievements and future plans.

15 Apr 2024 12:07 AM

Apple's warning prompts reflection on the extent of surveillance in the modern digital era. (Photo by AFP)

AA Edit | Big Brother watches us all

Apple's cautionary message underscores the pervasive threat of spyware in today's digital landscape.

13 Apr 2024 1:00 AM

The changing landscape of India's foreign relations becomes a key theme in the 2024 election campaign. — Representational Image/AFP

AA Edit | Is there a slight thaw in Delhi-Beijing ties?

A shift in focus from past confrontations with Pakistan to current tensions with China marks the political discourse.

13 Apr 2024 12:51 AM

A recent Supreme Court decision holding that a candidate need not declare every item of movable property in his affidavit has done away with that opportunity even if it has offered the Election Commission of India and Parliament an opportunity to rework the entire scheme of asset declaration so as to make it more effective. (Image: AP)

AA Edit | Voters have a right to know leaders’ assets; probe spikes

Recent ruling allows candidates to omit minor movable assets in filings, focusing on significant holdings to assess wealth accumulation

12 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The news must also be welcomed that the JNU leads all other Indian colleges and universities in social development studies. (File Image: DC)

AA Edit | Honours for India’s elite univs

QS rankings highlight significant improvement in Indian universities

12 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The 21-17-10 formula, with 10 seats going to Sharad Pawar’s NCP, which also suffered the pangs of a split, reflects reality. The Congress and NCP had lost considerable ground after an incongruous alliance with the Shiv Sena. (File Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Cong clinches Maha bargain

Shiv Sena gains prominence in Maharashtra alliance, with Congress settling for fewer seats; alliance aims to counter BJP's influence

11 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The BJP may be reminded of the 2004 debacle where its “India Shining” campaign failed to help it get a victory, and hence the renewed thrust on the communal agenda. The Opposition may do well not to engage the BJP in the discussion on the temple and concentrate on alternative plans for fixing the economy in its turn. (File Image: DC)

AA Edit | As BJP raises Ram temple, Opp. should focus on jobs

BJP emphasizes Ram temple while claiming economic success; Opposition targets unemployment and economic disparity

11 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

Indian Stock Market Capitalization Surpasses $4.3 Trillion, Exceeding GDP by Over $1 Trillion. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

AA Edit | Tighten vigil on stock exchanges

The surge in Indian stock market capitalization to over $4.3 trillion raises questions about market integrity and regulatory oversight

10 Apr 2024 12:12 AM

AA Edit | Are govts twisting laws to jail critics before election?

The judiciary expresses apprehensions over the misuse of legal provisions to target political opponents

10 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

AA Edit | Heed SC message on climate

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling: Right to Equality Extended to Include Protection Against Climate Change

09 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

People take part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP/PTI)

AA Edit | Gaza war: Few options are left for Israel’s Netanyahu

As the Gaza conflict persists, Israeli Prime Minister faces tough choices amid international pressure.

09 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

A police vehicle after it was attacked by villagers during NIA's investigation into the 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case, in Purba Medinipur district, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Don’t politicise criminal probes

Recent incidents in West Bengal highlight the escalating challenges to non-partisan law enforcement and criminal investigation in India.

08 Apr 2024 12:11 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has ushered India into a new era of foreign affairs, marked by assertiveness and a departure from historical victim narratives. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | ‘New India’ faces new set of ‘First World problems’

Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, India navigates a new era of foreign relations, confronting challenges & reshaping its global image

07 Apr 2024 11:54 PM

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das with Deputy Governors Swaminathan Janakiraman, Michael Debabrata Patra, M. Rajeshwar Rao and T. Rabi Shankar arrives for a press conference after delivering the Monetary Policy Statement, at the RBI headquarters in Mumbai, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | Cautious RBI targets inflation

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Focus on inflation control amid growth optimism.

06 Apr 2024 12:04 AM

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