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DK Shivakumar's Agenda: Cabinet Picks, Power Play And Managing Siddaramaiah
With DK Shivakumar, the quintessential organisational man, mostly likely to take over as the new chief minister of Karnataka, the question uppermost on everyone's mind is: can he lift a fatigued Congress government out of its stupor and give it a second wind in time for the next assembly elections in 2028? Or, will his immediate predecessor Sidd...
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Despite Growing Revolt In Trinamool , No Sign of Introspection by Mamata Banerjee
After its Bengal poll setback, the Trinamool Congress faces growing internal revolt, public criticism, and resignations. Leaders allege centralisation, organisational decay, and disconnect from workers, even as critics question the lack of introspect
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DK Shivakumar Comes With Mastery Of Delhi Networks And Karnataka Grassroots
It will be a true test for DK Shivakumar, the eight-time MLA and strongman from Kanakapura, as he navigates an out-of-power Siddaramaiah and manages Karnataka's delicate socio-political equations
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Blog | A Star Is Born: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Unreal Rise Amid India's Search For Continuity
Indian cricket badly needs a new star. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is now done, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are nearing the end. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could well be on his way to becoming India's next big brand.
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Opinion | The Connectivity Compact: How India Is Rewiring the Global South's Trade Map
Estimates suggest that IMEC could reduce Asia-Europe transit time by up to 40 per cent and logistics costs by around 30 per cent, while generating transit revenues for countries along the corridor once rail and cargo infrastructure are fully develope
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Opinion | Siddaramaiah: The Man Who Has Never Believed In Bowing Out Quietly
Old habits die hard. Siddaramaiah is a grassroots socialist, an anarchist who has always thrived in chaos. Don't expect him to retire to a life of an elderly statesman - not yet, at least.
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Opinion | Karnataka Tussle: Is This Where Congress Finally Understands The Value Of 'Timing'?
For years, Rahul Gandhi's critics have accused him of being a moral commentator rather than a commander. Karnataka may be a rebuttal to that charge.
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Opinion | A 'Bangarappa' Redux? How Another Karnataka Chief Minister Was Asked To Resign In 1992
The images flashing on the TV screens on Tuesday reminded this author of a similar scenario in 1992, when S Bangarappa, Karnataka's first OBC Chief Minister, was asked to resign by PV Narasimha Rao.
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Opinion | How Pak And Bangladeshi Vote Blocs Are Becoming UK's New 'Kingmakers'
In a February by-election in Gorton and Denton, a Manchester suburb, Pakistani voters played a major role in helping the Green Party come out on top, pushing Labour into third place behind Reform.
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Ringside View | Fall Of The Legacy Teams In IPL 2026: What Ails KKR, CSK, And MI?
With a year still left for the mega auction, all three legacy teams have to press the reset button if they want to rise above the mid-table.
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Opinion | Pakistan's Dangerous Dance With America Is Finally Starting To Haunt It
A fanatical opposition to Israel has been assiduously cultivated by successive regimes in Pakistan, so much so that anti-Semitism has been normalised. A U-turn could cause massive unrest.
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Opinion | The Quad Is Slowly Going Quiet - But For A Reason
The Quad is gradually moving away from high-profile summitry toward a quieter, more embedded form of strategic coordination.
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Opinion | The Great Chinese 'Miracle' Is Quickly Turning Into A Debt Nightmare
According to some reports, China's total debt-to-GDP ratio has topped a whopping 300%
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Opinion | A New Sunni Bloc Is Taking Shape, And Pak May Be Its Biggest Winner
If the idea does come to fruition, then such a bloc would have been a long time in making. And it would have a formidable spread, going all the way from the Arabian Sea to the Mediterranean, controlling strategic ports, shipping and maritime routes.
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Opinion | India-US Reset At Quad: Why Rubio's Visit Could Be A Win-Win, And A Game Changer
The visit's argument, stated and unstated, is that the US and India do not need to agree on everything to benefit from each other's momentum. They need, instead, to align on the parts of the map where alignment matters most.
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Blog | My First Lesson In Delhi Came On The Lawns Of Gymkhana: Kiran Bedi Writes
Gymkhana is not merely a building or a parcel of prime real estate. It is living heritage. It carries memories of generations - sportspersons, servicemen, professionals, families, and communities.
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Opinion | Pakistan Is Defying Some Long-Held Investing Myths
Pakistan's unlikely role as broker of peace in the Gulf has put it back on institutional investors' radar.
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Blog | Sergio Gor And The Night American Diplomacy Went Full 'Disco'
On Sunday evening in New Delhi, Sergio Gor and his team staged a massive show at Bharat Mandapam, India's premier international convention centre. The evening's special guest of honour was his boss, the visiting Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
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Opinion | All Roads Lead To China? Why Xi Hosted Trump And Putin Back-To-Back
Symbolism is essential. And in that domain, Beijing ensured that it dominated the global stage.
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Opinion | Why Are Some Of India's Sharpest Pakistan Critics Calling For 'Talks'?
In the past, almost every such initiative has been met with a return to a terror attack.
