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The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge lies on top of the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 27, 2024. Authorities in Baltimore were set to focus on expanding recovery efforts on March 27 after the cargo ship slammed into the bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six people presumed dead. All six were members of a construction crew repairing potholes on the bridge when the structure fell into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 am (0530 GMT) on March 26. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

AA Edit | Blow to US as iconic bridge falls

MV Dali disaster highlights bridge safety after Baltimore Bridge destroyed in tragic collision

28 March 2024 12:05 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal during a road show ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, in Mansa, Punjab, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | BJP alliance plan fails to work in Punjab, Odisha

BJP's ambition of 400+ Lok Sabha seats faces hurdles as key allies like SAD and BJD resist alliance over core issues.

28 March 2024 12:05 AM IST

Landmark elections amidst inequality: examining democracys duty beyond the ballot box. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Inequality and democracy: Can it ensure a...

Amidst the electoral fervor, the stark realities of economic inequality cast a sobering shadow over the celebration of...

28 March 2024 12:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay during the inauguration of the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital, in Thimphu, Bhutan, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Wasbir Hussain | India's Himalayan embrace: Thimphu ties get enhanced

PM Modi's visit to Bhutan reinforces strong ties, promises support for development projects.

27 March 2024 12:07 AM IST

This picture taken from Israels southern border with the Gaza Strip shows buildings previously destroyed by Israeli strikes, on March 26, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo by Jack Guez / AFP)

AA Edit | Will Gaza ceasefire call work?

Hope for peace in Gaza as UN resolution calls for ceasefire amid escalating tensions

27 March 2024 12:05 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers stage a protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in front of the BJP office, in Gurugram, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Aakar Patel | Kejriwal's arrest comes amidst BJP's distrust of federal...

Battling against authoritarianism: Understanding the BJP's assault on democracy and federalism in India's political...

27 March 2024 12:05 AM IST

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 | Only probe can establish facts of murky poll bond sales

Supreme Court strikes down electoral bond scheme, revealing potential violations, sparking calls for court-monitored...

27 March 2024 12:05 AM IST

Zomato stirred controversy with its Pure Veg Fleet announcement, facing backlash and criticism over the treatment of gig workers and potential discrimination. (Image: Twitter)

Sriram Karri | Left, right, left: Contradictions expose ideological...

One way in which we can analyse our honesty in public discourse, to eliminate hypocrisy, is to initiate an alternate...

26 March 2024 1:07 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. (PTI File Image)

G. Babu Jayakumar | DMK takes lead of anti-BJP bloc in South to repel...

Exploring the Transformation of DMK's Ideology and Influence in the National Political Landscape

26 March 2024 12:51 AM IST

Congress leader Abhishek Manusinghvi with other INDIA Bloc leaders addresses the media after meeting the Election Commission of India over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, at Nirvachan Sadan, in New Delhi, March, 22, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh)

AA Edit | After Kejriwal's arrest, Oppn showing a sense of purpose

Opposition gears up for a decisive 'Maha Rally' amidst heightened political tensions and electoral uncertainties.

26 March 2024 12:44 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister of Animal Husbandry, Anitha R Radhakrishnan. (Image: Facebook)

AA Edit | Minister, mind your language

Tamil Nadu Minister's Insulting Remark Towards Prime Minister Sparks Outrage

26 March 2024 12:14 AM IST

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 | State laws cannot be held up

Kerala government challenges President's withholding of assent to state bills, asserting federalism values.

25 March 2024 12:05 AM IST