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Prior to his death on Friday, Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang created a second rung of leadership led by his deputy Khango Konyak who may take over the responsibility of the organisation soon.

Khaplang passes, but cause is alive

Though India's Northeast may culturally be several worlds away from Kashmir, there are commonalities in the geopolitical...

13 Jun 2017 1:33 AM IST

An Indian paramilitary soldier guards at a check point during a strike in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

J&K's status: Don't repeat history's mistakes

The weakness of India's neighbours, in contrast, stems from the repeated tweaking of their basic law by a succession of...

13 Jun 2017 1:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev (4th L), Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd L), Russian President Vladimir Putin (4th R), Pakistans Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Extreme Right) and other Heads of Delegations after inclusion of new Member States, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday. (Photo: AP)

India, as a part of SCO, to face new challenges

India's full membership of the SCO will have other consequences.

13 Jun 2017 1:28 AM IST

Rafael Nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1 in the French Open final. (Photo: AP)

King Rafa reigns supreme

As winner of 15 Grand Slams, Nadal demands respect as an all-rounder.

13 Jun 2017 1:25 AM IST

Photo caption: Under it, C-GST will be levied by the Centre, S-GST by states and I-GST on inter-state supply of goods and services. (Representational Image)

GST coming soon: Is everyone ready?

In the immediate term, it's a bonanza for consumers and the government.

13 Jun 2017 1:23 AM IST

Opportunistic Naveen

Opportunistic Naveen

Once he sets his targets, he does not hesitate to hit them below the belt, without caring for its consequences.

12 Jun 2017 2:11 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

Corbyn at 68, a youth icon...

A reason to cheer, however, is the fact that 200 women have been elected to Parliament, which is the highest ever.

12 Jun 2017 2:05 AM IST

The helicopters are designed primarily for anti-tank missions. (Representational Image/ AP Photo)

Trespass on Barahoti: We had it coming

An improved infrastructure should be provided to the Indian Army and the paramilitary forces to man the area.

12 Jun 2017 2:05 AM IST

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To fend off the West, Muslim world should unite

The Islamic world, wracked by multiple conflicts and crises, is traversing a period akin to Europe's Dark Ages.

12 Jun 2017 2:00 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

As May loses majority, will Brexit happen?

Ms May called it the Brexit election and projected her strong self versus the weak Corbyn as her winning gamble.

12 Jun 2017 1:57 AM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Gender equality welcome

Women are serving in the armed forces already as officers with a few hundred of them inducted every year, but in select...

12 Jun 2017 1:56 AM IST

BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: PTI)

Gandhi matters more as intolerance grows

It is no surprise to see the leader of the BJP, today the pre-eminent political formation of Hindutva, engage in public...

12 Jun 2017 1:56 AM IST