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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Mohan Guruswamy | Elections 2024: Modi up a steep & slippery slope?

Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.

19 Apr 2024 1:14 AM

This picture taken from Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip shows Israeli tanks rolling along the border with the Palestinian territory on April 17, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

AA Edit | Israel needs to show restraint

Tensions Rise as Israel Weighs Response to Iran's Strike

19 Apr 2024 1:09 AM

Indians Head to the Polls: High Stakes and United Fronts in 18th Lok Sabha Election. (Image: ANI)

AA Edit | As voting begins today, EC needs to keep tight vigil

NDA and INDIA bloc face off in a pivotal election marked by Hindutva rhetoric and united opposition alliances.

19 Apr 2024 1:02 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

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

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

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

In this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo, Vistara Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during its launch in New Delhi. In a statement on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that in view of the various flight disruptions of Vistara, it has asked the airline to submit daily information and details on the flights that are being cancelled and delayed. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

AA Edit | Tackle turbulence in aviation

Regulatory scrutiny and impending merger with Air India raise concerns for Vistara's pilots and passengers alike

05 Apr 2024 12:20 AM

Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi with party leaders Priyanka Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal during a road show before filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Wayanad district, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Congress can't be ambivalent on core issues like secularism

Rahul Gandhi's subdued rally in Wayanad underscores the Congress' wavering stance on coalition dynamics and secular principles.

05 Apr 2024 12:13 AM

A Srilankan Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Lankan water boarders. (AA File Image)

AA Edit | Much ado about a small island

Tamil Nadu Election Stirs Up Controversy Over Katchatheevu Island

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal addresses during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila ground, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | Misuse of agencies makes fair polls bigger challenge

Opposition Unity Amidst Government Crackdown: I.N.D.I.A. Bloc's Call for Fair Play

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Activists of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Students Federation of India (SFI) during a protest march over unemployment and other issues, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Weak jobs scene a wakeup call

Despite being the fastest-growing economy, India grapples with a dire unemployment scenario, especially among its youth.

01 Apr 2024 12:49 AM

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