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former Army officer Lieutenant General D S Hooda (retired) said it was natural to have initial euphoria about the success but the constant maintenance of hype around the military operations was unwarranted. (Photo: ANI)

Pak at crossroads after India's paradigm shift

The Line of Control has for various reasons been considered sacrosanct by most Indian governments.

28 Feb 2019 2:23 AM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

A fresh chance for OIC, India to reset their ties

Given the painful history of India's association with the OIC, this announcement was nothing short of a bombshell.

27 Feb 2019 1:39 AM IST

Countries are now defining citizenship as exclusion

While the court battle to decide her fate will be prolonged, her predicament has highlighted how vulnerable the notion...

26 Feb 2019 2:16 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo; PTI)

No reason for India to court the OIC

It prompted OIC members gathered in Rabat for their first summit (of which more later) to think again about including...

26 Feb 2019 2:16 AM IST

Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

Pak needs to shift its focus, limit space for terror groups

The international community, including Pakistan's key strategic partner, China, has become less tolerant towards violent...

25 Feb 2019 12:05 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in after unveiling the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Yonsei University in Seoul on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

The world's eyes turn, once again, to Koreas

South Korea, geographically a tiny nation with a population of 50 million, is an industrial, innovation and hi-tech...

25 Feb 2019 12:01 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

A prosperous Kashmir is India's best riposte

It is a little surprising, therefore, that in his first reaction our Prime Minister has said that our armed forces have...

24 Feb 2019 12:15 AM IST

A file photo of India captain Virat Kohli and his counterpart Sarfaraz Ahmed posing with the Champions Trophy. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup: Boycotting Pak gets us nothing

India has always beaten Pakistan in the World Cup in the previous six times we have played them.

24 Feb 2019 12:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

What to do about Pak? Modi's dilemma grows

The government began its retaliation against Pakistan by withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status of Pakistan.

23 Feb 2019 12:44 AM IST

Nilwaya polling booth in Dantewada district where Maoists killed four civilians on October 30, recorded 19 votes. The polling booth was newly opened. (Representational image)

With pre-poll alliances, BJP stoops to conquer

The BJP's decision in both Bihar and Maharashtra, however, would have caused immense heartburn within the local units.

22 Feb 2019 12:50 AM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Hambantota: Art of using old tricks to get new land

China was there to help make it all happen and then Sri Lankan leader Mahinda Rajapaksa was glad to accept.

22 Feb 2019 12:45 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

As J&K is part of India, Kashmiris are ours too

Today, many young Indians see Kashmir only through the lens of bloodshed and violence.

21 Feb 2019 12:27 AM IST