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The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to hold the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30 next year. (AP)

AA Edit | Why wait for SC? Reveal poll data, silence critics

Election Commission urged to ensure transparency by publishing booth-wise poll data

20 May 2024 12:29 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremony for the Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israels Wars and Victims of Terrorism at Yad LeBanim in Jerusalem, Israel, Sunday, May 12, 2024. Israel will observe Memorial Day from sunset tonight until sunset May 13, when Independence Day begins.( Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)

AA Edit | Onus on Israel to stop Gaza war

Benny Gantz gives Netanyahu a three-week deadline to address Gaza war issues, as the offensive in Rafah ramps up

20 May 2024 12:18 AM IST

A woman shows her inked finger after casting her vote at a polling booth during the fourth phase of General Elections-2024 in Pulwama, J & K, Monday, May 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Anita Anand | Why I will vote for diversity: Freedom of faith and...

On May 25, voting with hope for an India that values its rich tapestry of languages, religions, and cultures against...

20 May 2024 12:06 AM IST

The ICMR emphasises the importance of balanced, home-cooked meals over packaged foods to improve Indias health outcomes. (Image: Freepik)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Eat right to stay fighting fit, age well ICMR's...

ICMR's dietary guidelines highlight the urgent need for balanced nutrition in India

20 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

A satirical reflection on the idiosyncrasies of Indian society, questioning our blind spots and cultural rituals. (Image: Krishna Shastri Devulapalli)

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | Will the coming days be better?

Exploring the absurdities that define us, from ritual obsessions to our undying love for sentiment and image.

19 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Mohan Guruswamy | The importance of being Tibet's 14th Dalai Lama

As the 14th Dalai Lama ages, Tibet and its exiled community brace for potential power shifts and increased tensions with...

19 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Shobhaa De | The murky political Mandi minus Heeras is in trouble

Shobhaa De | The murky political Mandi' minus Heeras' is in trouble

Bollywood extravaganza and political uncertainty share themes of vanity, power and unexpected outcomes

18 May 2024 12:10 AM IST

**EDS: IMAGE VIA PIB** Ganjam: Voters show their identification cards as they wait in a queue at a polling station to cast their votes for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Ganjam district of Odisha, Monday, May 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Farrukh Dhondy | Can Trump stand for President even if jailed? Sunak's...

As the world watches elections in the US, UK, & India, the outcomes remain unpredictable, marked by defections &...

18 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, in Fatehpur district, Friday, May 17, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Resources, religion & quotas: Why PM poll talk rattles...

Modi's leadership reflects a blend of ancient wisdom and modern values, challenging conventional political narratives

18 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

AAP MP Swati Maliwal. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | Probe assault on Swati Maliwal

Kejriwal's PA named in FIR for assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal

18 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Union MoS for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and other dignitaries during the signing of a contract between India Ports Global Ltd. & Ports and Maritime organisation of Iran for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar, Iran. (PTI Photo)

K.C. Singh | Chabahar deal: Unreal hopes amid twin wars

The Iranian port of Chabahar, crucial for Indo-Iranian trade & regional connectivity, is up for major upgrades under a...

17 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla hands over the first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), in New Delhi, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)(

AA Edit | Is CAA really necessary?

Citizenship Amendment Act operationalised amid Lok Sabha elections

17 May 2024 12:05 AM IST