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$In this Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28, in UAE. The Maldivian government on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 distanced itself from a ministers derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media and said these opinions are \personal and do not represent the views of the Government\. (PTI Photo)$ Opinion

Shobhaa De | Golmal in the Maldives & a new-style star shaadi

Snorkeling Goals, Tourist Tiffs, and Aamir Khan's Wedding: A Captivating Start to 2024

13 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

BJP President Amit shah at the inauguration of Selfie booth at khan market in new Delhi. (Image: Bunny Smith)

Patralekha Chatterjee | How selfie booths' are changing India politics

The 3D selfie booths at the centre of the current political storm take the BJP strategy a step further.

12 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

In 1945, however, Ibn Saud was at least formally the supplicant. As the representative of the Palestinian-Arabs he did not deny that Europes Jews had been cruelly treated. But he argued that innocent Palestinians should not have to pay for Germanys crimes. (File Image AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why US, Saudis aren't in a hurry to halt war in...

If the major powers failed the Palestinians, their own race brothers were not very helpful either

11 Jan 2024 12:00 AM IST

The Indian Railways will increase the number of rakes to provide transportation to the automobile sector.

Dilip Cherian | Decoding the Railway Board reshuffle

Roopa Srinivasan is set to serve as the DG, NAIR, from the Railway Board in Delhi

11 Jan 2024 12:00 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Sunil Gatade | Nitish Kumar is a non-starter' as INDIA alliance...

Even his detractors agree that Nitish Kumar is a consummate player on the political chessboard

9 Jan 2024 11:16 PM IST

Bangladeshs Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laughs while speaking to the media, a day after she won the 12th parliamentary elections, in Dhaka on January 8, 2024. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)

K.C. Singh | Hasina's victory: Time for caution, not complacency

India needs to help diminish the trust deficit between the ruling Awami League and Begum Khaleda Zia's BNP.

9 Jan 2024 11:13 PM IST

NHAI plans to develop 57 stretches as model national highways. (PTI Photo)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Punitive Laws Alone Can't De-Risk India's Highways

The urgency to curb hit and run cases is unambiguous.

9 Jan 2024 12:02 AM IST

The Tablighi meeting was held before India issued guidelines on public gatherings. (PTI File Image)

Aakar Patel | Scapegoating of Tablighi Jamaat in 2020: Lessons for...

This was the first time in India that a particular religious group had been mentioned in the list of visa guidelines.

8 Jan 2024 11:09 PM IST

The fact is that despite the 1962 war, and the consequences of the Cold War, the leaderships of both China and India have sought to maintain stability in their relationship. (Image: Twitter)

Sanjaya Baru | India & China: Of power, performance & posturing

Neither succeeded in full measure, but very quickly came to terms with the ground realities

8 Jan 2024 12:00 AM IST

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple under construction, ahead of the consecration ceremony at the temple, in Ayodhya. (PTI Photo)

Anita Katyal | Why BJP wants Kerala to rejoice; Pawar homes in on heir...

BJP is using the Ram Temple consecration ceremony to expand its reach to territories, which have, so far, remained out...

7 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

Offerings brought by devotees during a Sandesh Yatra from Nepals Janakpur, ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, in Ayodhya, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Pavan K. Varma | Drama after trauma: Much politics in the name of Ram

A judicially sanctioned Temple Trust has been constituted to oversee the construction.

7 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST

Shashi Warrier | The Christmas Conversion

Shashi Warrier | The Christmas Conversion

Christmas Miracle: How a Litter of Puppies Bridged the Gap Between Cat and Dog People in the Neighborhood

7 Jan 2024 12:05 AM IST