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Indus now a sacred word for Pakistan
Indus now a sacred word for Pakistan

Pakistan has, throughout its history, been desperate to create an identity for itself. Its history books have been modified every time a dictator has assumed power.

Changing Guard

Spain’s triumph at the 2026 World Cup was more than the recovery of a crown last won in 2010.

Changing Guard
Sea Change

India’s maritime ambitions cannot be measured by a ceremonial warship commissioning or ambitious infrastructure announcements alone.

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‘No anti-incumbency in Uttarakhand’

Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.

‘No anti-incumbency in Uttarakhand’
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Core infrastructure output rises 5% in June, hits 5-month high
Core infrastructure output rises 5% in June, hits 5-month high

The robust growth in these industries offset weaker performance in other sectors. Output declined in crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertilisers during the month, highlighting the uneven nature of the recovery across the core industries.

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Introducing Shakespeare at School
Introducing Shakespeare at School

Have you ever tried reading Charles and Mary Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare, out of sheer curiosity? As a middle schooler, when it was passed down to me by my cousin, I held the much revered title in my hands.

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UP Congress chief Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to President Draupadi Murmu seeking her intervention in the alleged police use of force during a student and youth protest in New Delhi. writes to President, seeking intervention in student protest
UP Congress chief Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to President Draupadi Murmu seeking her intervention in the alleged police use of force during a student and youth protest in New Delhi. writes to President, seeking intervention in student protest

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President and former minister Ajay Rai has written to President Draupadi Murmu seeking her intervention in the alleged police use of force during a student and youth protest in New Delhi.

2,581 drug traffickers arrested in J&K during 100-day anti-drug drive: LG
2,581 drug traffickers arrested in J&K during 100-day anti-drug drive: LG

Jammu and Kashmir's 100-day anti-drug campaign has dealt a major blow to narcotics networks, with authorities arresting 2,581 drug traffickers, seizing over 1.43 tonnes of narcotic substances—including 23.29 kg of heroin—and confiscating assets worth Rs 188.89 crore to choke narco-terror financing, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.