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The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

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Is there a real chance of a return to peace in Afghanistan?

Boundaries have been appearing and disappearing, but ethnicities are more or less occupying the same spaces.

7 Dec 2019 1:33 AM IST

Forensic experts collect evidence from the spot where the police shot dead four accused in the rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian at Shadnagar of Ranga Reddy district on Friday. The Telangana police on Friday said its personnel resorted to retaliatory firing after two of the accused opened fire at police after snatching weapons from them on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

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Not in my name! Some questions on shooting

The undivided state of Andhra Pradesh has a long history of it.

7 Dec 2019 1:30 AM IST

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PM bested by Ajit Pawar!

The ACB told the court that Mr Pawar was not culpable. He went scot-free.

7 Dec 2019 1:27 AM IST

Onlookers gather near the encounter site on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

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Encounter in Hyderabad sets dangerous example

The prayers of those seeking instant justice were swiftly answered.

7 Dec 2019 1:23 AM IST

One of the Indian mystics who celebrated divine love and syncretic devotion was Maulana Hasrat Mohani. In his own words, he was a Sufi momin (Sufi believer), ishtiraaki Muslim (secular Muslim), Aashiq-e-Rasool (lover of the holy Prophet) and at the same time, a Krishna bhakt (devotee of Krishna). (Representational image)

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The myriad interpretations of Sufi anthem Mast Qalandar'

Recently, it was claimed on a TV show that Saghar Siddiqui penned the famous song.

6 Dec 2019 2:57 AM IST

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How Bajwa affair may impact politics in Pakistan

First is the attempted perpetuation of status quo.

6 Dec 2019 2:56 AM IST

$Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the opposition JMM-Congress alliance in Jharkhand, alleging it followed the politics of \deception\ while the BJP believed in service of people. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)$ Opinion

Keep promises to states

It will kill the concept of cooperative federalism that he claimed to espouse since he came to power in 2014.

6 Dec 2019 2:53 AM IST

All Bengal Minority Youth Federation activists shout protest against the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. (Photo: PTI)

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Dubious politics behind rush to enact new CAB

Thus, when illegal immigrants become citizens under the new law, they will not be free to reside where they like as...

6 Dec 2019 2:51 AM IST

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Story of Oudh's begum & prince comes to life

As early as 1975, Anjum Qadar, whose descent from the Oudh royals is established, had rubbished Wilayat Mahal's...

6 Dec 2019 2:47 AM IST

In September this year, the Union Cabinet had decided to ban Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), popularly referred to as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes in India. (Photo: ANI)

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Ban on e-cigarettes smart move by Modi govt, upsets a small minority

Entry of the youth into smoking e-cigarettes is easier than into conventional cigarettes.

6 Dec 2019 2:46 AM IST

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Mystic Mantra: The glory of the Bhagavad Gita

The background, setting and atmosphere of the Upanishads were very different.

6 Dec 2019 2:44 AM IST

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Mystic Mantra: On the meanings behind Advent symbols

The wreath reminds us of both the immortality of our souls and God's promise of everlasting life to us through Christ.

5 Dec 2019 7:37 AM IST