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ANNAMALAI AT A CROSS ROADS IN TAMIL NADU? Annamalai heading to Delhi for a likely "farewell meeting". Planning to initially launch a non-political movement. "Nationalist-Tamil philosophy" to be the core ideology of the proposed movement. Annamalai seeking an honourable and mutually acceptable exit from current role. Cricually, wants open discussions with BJP leadership; does not want to antagonise the party. Reports of bargaining for a Cabinet berth are incorrect. Annamalai believes there is no strong political challenge to Vijay in Tamil Nadu currently. Importantly reports of joining hands with Rajinikanth to launch a political party are false. Sangh leadership keen that Annamalai continues in public life. Let's not forget Annamalai had opposed BJP's alliance with AIADMK/EPS; believes subsequent developments have vindicated his stand. Original input: vivek narayan

ANNAMALAI AT A CROSS ROADS IN TAMIL NADU? Annamalai heading to Delhi for a likely "farewell meeting". Planning to initially launch a non-political movement. "Nationalist-Tamil philosophy" to be the core ideology of the proposed movement. Annamalai seeking an honourable and mutually acceptable exit from current role. Cricually, wants open discussions with BJP leadership; does not want to antagonise the party. Reports of bargaining for a Cabinet berth are incorrect. Annamalai believes there is no strong political challenge to Vijay in Tamil Nadu currently. Importantly reports of joining hands with Rajinikanth to launch a political party are false. Sangh leadership keen that Annamalai continues in public life. Let's not forget Annamalai had opposed BJP's alliance with AIADMK/EPS; believes subsequent developments have vindicated his stand. Original input: vivek narayan

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PM TRAVELS WITH JUST 2 CARS IN HIS CAVALCADE. Originally, the PM’s convoy comprised 12-15 vehicles: armored Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guards, Range Rovers, Toyota Fortuners, escort vehicles, jammer units, decoy cars and an ambulance.

PM TRAVELS WITH JUST 2 CARS IN HIS CAVALCADE. Originally, the PM’s convoy comprised 12-15 vehicles: armored Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guards, Range Rovers, Toyota Fortuners, escort vehicles, jammer units, decoy cars and an ambulance.

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KASHMIR DRAMATIC SCENES. 65 cable cars dangle precariously. A gondola ride turns into a nightmare in sylvan Gulmarg, Kashmir. Till now, Northern Army Command says 80 people from 16 cable cars have been safely rescued others should be out soon.

KASHMIR DRAMATIC SCENES. 65 cable cars dangle precariously. A gondola ride turns into a nightmare in sylvan Gulmarg, Kashmir. Till now, Northern Army Command says 80 people from 16 cable cars have been safely rescued others should be out soon.

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THEY MIGHT TEAR UP THE TRICOLOUR BUT THEY CAN'T TEAR UP THE TRUTH. Study by top U.S. think tank reveals: 1. Immigrant entrepreneurs in U.S. billion-dollar startups are diverse, hailing from 76 different countries. India, with 96 companies, is the leading country of origin for the immigrant founders of U.S. billion-dollar companies. 2. Founding a company valued at $1 billion is a remarkable achievement. NFAP has identified at least 15 immigrants who have founded two or more billion-dollar companies. Six of the 15 were born in India before immigrating to America.

THEY MIGHT TEAR UP THE TRICOLOUR BUT THEY CAN'T TEAR UP THE TRUTH. Study by top U.S. think tank reveals: 1. Immigrant entrepreneurs in U.S. billion-dollar startups are diverse, hailing from 76 different countries. India, with 96 companies, is the leading country of origin for the immigrant founders of U.S. billion-dollar companies. 2. Founding a company valued at $1 billion is a remarkable achievement. NFAP has identified at least 15 immigrants who have founded two or more billion-dollar companies. Six of the 15 were born in India before immigrating to America.

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"COT" RED HANDED! NOT QUITE A BED OF ROSES, IS IT? TMC leader hides under his bed as locals demand recompensation. Amid allegations of taking bribes (cut-money) for government housing schemes, local residents staged a massive protest at the residence of TMC leader Shahidul Miya in Cooch Behar's Mathabhanga. Angry customers accused him of extorting amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000, allegedly amassing a total of ₹8 lakh from them. The situation escalated to the point where the TMC leader hid under his bed to escape the furious crowd, from where the police eventually rescued him.

"COT" RED HANDED! NOT QUITE A BED OF ROSES, IS IT? TMC leader hides under his bed as locals demand recompensation. Amid allegations of taking bribes (cut-money) for government housing schemes, local residents staged a massive protest at the residence of TMC leader Shahidul Miya in Cooch Behar's Mathabhanga. Angry customers accused him of extorting amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000, allegedly amassing a total of ₹8 lakh from them. The situation escalated to the point where the TMC leader hid under his bed to escape the furious crowd, from where the police eventually rescued him.

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BHARAT IS SECULAR BECAUSE HINDUS ARE SECULAR.

BHARAT IS SECULAR BECAUSE HINDUS ARE SECULAR.

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DMK pulling out arrangements for festivities in Chennai HQ. Sun setting? I.N.D.I. ALLIANCE SHAKY!

DMK pulling out arrangements for festivities in Chennai HQ. Sun setting? I.N.D.I. ALLIANCE SHAKY!

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THESE VIDEOS PROVE THAT CURBS ON LARGESSE AND APPEASEMENT DO NOT EQUAL CURBS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. On the left is a video of last year's Namaz at Sujapur Idgah under Kaliachak Police Station, Malda. Entire NH 12 was blocked. On the right is a video obtained by Kamalika Sengupta of the same spot and all the faithful are there offering Namaz only that NH 12 is empty and no one is being inconvenienced.

THESE VIDEOS PROVE THAT CURBS ON LARGESSE AND APPEASEMENT DO NOT EQUAL CURBS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. On the left is a video of last year's Namaz at Sujapur Idgah under Kaliachak Police Station, Malda. Entire NH 12 was blocked. On the right is a video obtained by Kamalika Sengupta of the same spot and all the faithful are there offering Namaz only that NH 12 is empty and no one is being inconvenienced.

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LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN BENGAL! BJP candidate from South Dinajpur almost lynched allegedly by TMC workers. BJP CANDIDATES TODAY, BJP VOTERS TOMORROW?

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LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IN BENGAL! BJP candidate from South Dinajpur almost lynched allegedly by TMC workers. BJP CANDIDATES TODAY, BJP VOTERS TOMORROW?

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THAT MOMENT WHEN CM VIJAY GOT INSURANCE COVER TO RULE FOR 5 YEARS AIADMK 'REBEL' MLAS BACKING SHANMUGAM PLEDGE SUPPORT Now, CM VIJAY owes his entire term to the benevolence of "ESTABLISHMENT PARTIES". Wonder if his astrologer predicted this?

THAT MOMENT WHEN CM VIJAY GOT INSURANCE COVER TO RULE FOR 5 YEARS AIADMK 'REBEL' MLAS BACKING SHANMUGAM PLEDGE SUPPORT Now, CM VIJAY owes his entire term to the benevolence of "ESTABLISHMENT PARTIES". Wonder if his astrologer predicted this?

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ANOTHER BOEING. Plane passenger writes farewell note after Oxygen masks drop and Boeing 737 falls nearly 26,000 Feet. Plane was operating under a codeshare agreement between Japan Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Spring Japan, departed from Shanghai for Tokyo.

ANOTHER BOEING. Plane passenger writes farewell note after Oxygen masks drop and Boeing 737 falls nearly 26,000 Feet. Plane was operating under a codeshare agreement between Japan Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Spring Japan, departed from Shanghai for Tokyo.

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TMC IS IMPLODING. THE FIRST CRACK HAS APPEARED IN TMC SCION ABHISHEK BANERJEE'S OWN CITADEL. A major political setback for the Trinamool Congress in South Bengal. Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Diamond Harbour Municipality on Monday afternoon after eight Trinamool councillors submitted their resignation letters simultaneously to the municipal chairman. Since the Assembly election results, multiple Trinamool-controlled municipal boards across the state have reportedly been witnessing internal rebellion and defections.

TMC IS IMPLODING. THE FIRST CRACK HAS APPEARED IN TMC SCION ABHISHEK BANERJEE'S OWN CITADEL. A major political setback for the Trinamool Congress in South Bengal. Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Diamond Harbour Municipality on Monday afternoon after eight Trinamool councillors submitted their resignation letters simultaneously to the municipal chairman. Since the Assembly election results, multiple Trinamool-controlled municipal boards across the state have reportedly been witnessing internal rebellion and defections.

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IRONY IN TRAGEDY. Usha Vance, INDIAN IMMIGRANT turned U.S CITIZEN, wife of U.S VP JD Vance accompanies Charlie Kirk's widow. On Sept 2, 2025 Kirk had said: "AMERICA doesn't need more visas for people from INDIA. ENOUGH ALREADY. WE'RE FULL..."

IRONY IN TRAGEDY. Usha Vance, INDIAN IMMIGRANT turned U.S CITIZEN, wife of U.S VP JD Vance accompanies Charlie Kirk's widow. On Sept 2, 2025 Kirk had said: "AMERICA doesn't need more visas for people from INDIA. ENOUGH ALREADY. WE'RE FULL..."

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WHY HAS INDIA SIGNED THE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR KHAMENEI? India’s decision to sign the condolence book for Ali Khamenei is being framed as a calibrated diplomatic signal rather than a political endorsement. FS Misri signed on behalf of the government to acknowledge protocol and maintain official channels with Iran, an important regional partner for India. The government describes it as a "graded response, an official level participation, not a political statement of mourning." By keeping the gesture bureaucratic and low key, New Delhi signals respect for diplomatic norms while avoiding a public position on the killing or the wider conflict involving Israel and the United States.

WHY HAS INDIA SIGNED THE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR KHAMENEI? India’s decision to sign the condolence book for Ali Khamenei is being framed as a calibrated diplomatic signal rather than a political endorsement. FS Misri signed on behalf of the government to acknowledge protocol and maintain official channels with Iran, an important regional partner for India. The government describes it as a "graded response, an official level participation, not a political statement of mourning." By keeping the gesture bureaucratic and low key, New Delhi signals respect for diplomatic norms while avoiding a public position on the killing or the wider conflict involving Israel and the United States.

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DUST TO DUST, ASHES TO ASHES. How Ayatollah met his end. It was a massive strike. The question is why was he holed up in the most obvious place? Who gave the Ayatollah away? IDF releases pictures.

DUST TO DUST, ASHES TO ASHES. How Ayatollah met his end. It was a massive strike. The question is why was he holed up in the most obvious place? Who gave the Ayatollah away? IDF releases pictures.

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LOOK HOW DIPLOMATICALLY PUTIN TELLS PAK IT DOESN'T HAVE MONEY! Putin to Sharif: "we respect your ties with India. But we also need to have ties with you." Putin to Sharif: "We decided to make relations more vigorous...but due to objective circumstances our trade decreased..."

LOOK HOW DIPLOMATICALLY PUTIN TELLS PAK IT DOESN'T HAVE MONEY! Putin to Sharif: "we respect your ties with India. But we also need to have ties with you." Putin to Sharif: "We decided to make relations more vigorous...but due to objective circumstances our trade decreased..."

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Burj Khalifa struck by an Iranian drone. Symbol of Dubai's modernism and an attempt to emerge from the shadows of a monoculture struck by an alleged Iranian drone. IN ITS DEATH THROES IRAN'S REGIME PROVING THAT IT IS A THREAT TO HUMANITY.

Burj Khalifa struck by an Iranian drone. Symbol of Dubai's modernism and an attempt to emerge from the shadows of a monoculture struck by an alleged Iranian drone. IN ITS DEATH THROES IRAN'S REGIME PROVING THAT IT IS A THREAT TO HUMANITY.

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TWO PERSPECTIVES: "WE GIVE WHAT WE LOVE": India's Kashmiris on donating 18 crores to Iran as aid during war. MEANWHILE “Anyone here who is loyal to Iran should go and live there.” - Bahrain's Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.

TWO PERSPECTIVES: "WE GIVE WHAT WE LOVE": India's Kashmiris on donating 18 crores to Iran as aid during war. MEANWHILE “Anyone here who is loyal to Iran should go and live there.” - Bahrain's Minister of Interior Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa.

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MASSIVE: U.S. DIR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE TULSI GABBARD NAMES PAK AS STATE ACTOR THAT IS DEVELOPING NUCLEAR WEAPONS THAT POSE A THREAT TO U.S. HOMELAND

MASSIVE: U.S. DIR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE TULSI GABBARD NAMES PAK AS STATE ACTOR THAT IS DEVELOPING NUCLEAR WEAPONS THAT POSE A THREAT TO U.S. HOMELAND

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Ministry of Defence, Government of India: India has launched #OperationSindoor, a precise and restrained response to the barbaric #PahalgamTerrorAttack that claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali citizen. Focused strikes were carried out on nine #terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning. Importantly, no Pakistani military facilities were hit, reflecting India’s calibrated and non-escalatory approach. This operation underscores India’s resolve to hold perpetrators accountable while avoiding unnecessary provocation.

Ministry of Defence, Government of India: India has launched #OperationSindoor, a precise and restrained response to the barbaric #PahalgamTerrorAttack that claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali citizen. Focused strikes were carried out on nine #terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning. Importantly, no Pakistani military facilities were hit, reflecting India’s calibrated and non-escalatory approach. This operation underscores India’s resolve to hold perpetrators accountable while avoiding unnecessary provocation.

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WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS AN "ISLAM FRIENDLY" GYM LISTEN TO THE ONWER WHO OWNS A "SHARIA COMPLIANT" SPACE IN PALAKKAD, KERALA Owner says he follows Sharia rules: separate timings for men women, same gender trainers, no loud filmy music. Claims it doesn't mean "Muslim only". It's a 15 year old gym, the tag has been added recently.

WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS AN "ISLAM FRIENDLY" GYM LISTEN TO THE ONWER WHO OWNS A "SHARIA COMPLIANT" SPACE IN PALAKKAD, KERALA Owner says he follows Sharia rules: separate timings for men women, same gender trainers, no loud filmy music. Claims it doesn't mean "Muslim only". It's a 15 year old gym, the tag has been added recently.

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WHEN RELIGION ISN'T PUT ON A PEDESTAL ABOVE THE LAW. Eid prayers offered in government mandated Kolkata Bridage Parade Ground and NOT on the RED ROAD for the first time in a very long time.

WHEN RELIGION ISN'T PUT ON A PEDESTAL ABOVE THE LAW. Eid prayers offered in government mandated Kolkata Bridage Parade Ground and NOT on the RED ROAD for the first time in a very long time.

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FIRES, STAMPEDES, PAPER LEAKS. Unease of living in India proven by this tragedy in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. The citizen has been left hanging by the state. Unforgivable.

FIRES, STAMPEDES, PAPER LEAKS. Unease of living in India proven by this tragedy in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. The citizen has been left hanging by the state. Unforgivable.

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"ASLI TRINAMOOL" BEING BIRTHED AT NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES. MAMATA AWAITS UDDHAV LIKE FATE? Hours after their expulsion from the TMC over allegations of forged signatures in the Opposition Leader resolution, Ritabrata and Sandipan Saha held a late-night meeting at the MLA Hostel. Multiple Trinamool MLAs reportedly met the duo, with several understood to be from the Malda-Murshidabad belt. As discussions continued, Kamalika Sengupta reports that phones reportedly began buzzing with calls and messages to legislators. Parallel power centre taking shape inside the ruling party?

"ASLI TRINAMOOL" BEING BIRTHED AT NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES. MAMATA AWAITS UDDHAV LIKE FATE? Hours after their expulsion from the TMC over allegations of forged signatures in the Opposition Leader resolution, Ritabrata and Sandipan Saha held a late-night meeting at the MLA Hostel. Multiple Trinamool MLAs reportedly met the duo, with several understood to be from the Malda-Murshidabad belt. As discussions continued, Kamalika Sengupta reports that phones reportedly began buzzing with calls and messages to legislators. Parallel power centre taking shape inside the ruling party?

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CM VIJAY LOOKS ON AS UDAYANIDHI STALIN SAYS: "SANATANA MUST BE ERADICATED." Interesting to see whether TN CM responds at any point criticizing the LoP for hurting Sanatani sentiments.

CM VIJAY LOOKS ON AS UDAYANIDHI STALIN SAYS: "SANATANA MUST BE ERADICATED." Interesting to see whether TN CM responds at any point criticizing the LoP for hurting Sanatani sentiments.

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NO SURNAME. NO PRIVELEGE. From working as a domestic help to taking oath as a Minister of State in West Bengal, Kalita Majhi's journey is a reminder of why democracy still matters. Majhi tells Kamalika Sengupta : "When I became an MLA, I thought only about my area. Now I have been given responsibility for the whole of Bengal. I want to work hard."

NO SURNAME. NO PRIVELEGE. From working as a domestic help to taking oath as a Minister of State in West Bengal, Kalita Majhi's journey is a reminder of why democracy still matters. Majhi tells Kamalika Sengupta : "When I became an MLA, I thought only about my area. Now I have been given responsibility for the whole of Bengal. I want to work hard."

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When Pollsters chickened out from calling Bengal and others wouldn't risk their neck by projecting a defeat for DMK one pollster Amitabh Tiwari got Bengal right and TN directionally right. The day Amitabh Tewari projected a loss for DMK he called a BJP agent. Yes he didn't read the Vijay wave but getting 3.5 out of 4 is commendable.

When Pollsters chickened out from calling Bengal and others wouldn't risk their neck by projecting a defeat for DMK one pollster Amitabh Tiwari got Bengal right and TN directionally right. The day Amitabh Tewari projected a loss for DMK he called a BJP agent. Yes he didn't read the Vijay wave but getting 3.5 out of 4 is commendable.

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DUBAI IS SCARRED. But little is emerging. Dubai government has threatened to slap fines upto 200K Dhirams on anyone making videos of Iranian drone hits. Dubai doesn't want reels to shatter billions it invested to pivot towards an economic future less dependent on oil.

DUBAI IS SCARRED. But little is emerging. Dubai government has threatened to slap fines upto 200K Dhirams on anyone making videos of Iranian drone hits. Dubai doesn't want reels to shatter billions it invested to pivot towards an economic future less dependent on oil.

Rahul Shivshankar

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PERHAPS WHY ONLY OUT 5/80 MLAs 3/29 MPs SHOWED UP FOR MAMATA'S PROTEST RALLY: THEY TOO BUSY MAKING CALLS ELSEWHERE?! Bengal CM's brother and BJP MLA from Egra(Purba Medinipur), Dibyendu Adhikari, has claimed that 10 to 15 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have reached out to him over the phone. Referring to the suspension of two TMC MLAs, Adhikari remarked that being suspended or remaining within the TMC holds no meaning anymore. Though he did add as of now BJP won't be accommodating any TMC detectors within its own ranks. Input Kamalika Sengupta

PERHAPS WHY ONLY OUT 5/80 MLAs 3/29 MPs SHOWED UP FOR MAMATA'S PROTEST RALLY: THEY TOO BUSY MAKING CALLS ELSEWHERE?! Bengal CM's brother and BJP MLA from Egra(Purba Medinipur), Dibyendu Adhikari, has claimed that 10 to 15 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have reached out to him over the phone. Referring to the suspension of two TMC MLAs, Adhikari remarked that being suspended or remaining within the TMC holds no meaning anymore. Though he did add as of now BJP won't be accommodating any TMC detectors within its own ranks. Input Kamalika Sengupta

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JUSTIC DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED! NOTHING ILLUSTRATES THIS BETTER THAN THIS CASE. A court in Bihar sentenced an 85-year-old man to three years in prison in a 34 years old a case, with four other accused sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment each and fined Rs 25,000 in a murderous assault case.

JUSTIC DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED! NOTHING ILLUSTRATES THIS BETTER THAN THIS CASE. A court in Bihar sentenced an 85-year-old man to three years in prison in a 34 years old a case, with four other accused sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment each and fined Rs 25,000 in a murderous assault case.

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THE MEA TOOK THE BAIT. IT SHOULDN'T HAVE. The question was never India’s to answer. If a Norwegian journalist asks, “Why should we trust India?”, that is fundamentally a question for Norway’s leadership. There's no need for India to seek validation from anyone on this account. Too often, the Indian establishment still craves affirmation from legacy Western institutions. That colonial reflex needs to end. India has nothing to prove.

THE MEA TOOK THE BAIT. IT SHOULDN'T HAVE. The question was never India’s to answer. If a Norwegian journalist asks, “Why should we trust India?”, that is fundamentally a question for Norway’s leadership. There's no need for India to seek validation from anyone on this account. Too often, the Indian establishment still craves affirmation from legacy Western institutions. That colonial reflex needs to end. India has nothing to prove.

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INDIA LISTEN CLOSELY TO FAWNING TRUMP HERE IN BEIJING SITTING OPPOSITE TO PRESIDENT XI. This isn't a reset in U.S.-China ties. It appears to be Trump managing an increasing disproportionality in great power equations. It reflects sections of D.C.'s ruling establishment recognising that China today may have more immediate economic leverage to offer the U.S. than the other way round. It suggests that, for the time being, America may be putting any pretensions of containing China specifically in the Indo-Pacific on the back burner. It also signals that QUAD and AUKUS may no longer occupy the same priority they once did in Trump's strategic grand plans. In fact Trump has taken, in his words, "30 global business czars, the no.1 not no.2" to China not to up sticks but to double down on trade ties. Trump has recognized that attempts at full-spectrum economic decoupling from China are neither practical nor desirable. Which means that terms like "off-shoring" and "China+1" may increasingly look like shibboleths from a moment in time that no longer fully represents global economic realities.

INDIA LISTEN CLOSELY TO FAWNING TRUMP HERE IN BEIJING SITTING OPPOSITE TO PRESIDENT XI. This isn't a reset in U.S.-China ties. It appears to be Trump managing an increasing disproportionality in great power equations. It reflects sections of D.C.'s ruling establishment recognising that China today may have more immediate economic leverage to offer the U.S. than the other way round. It suggests that, for the time being, America may be putting any pretensions of containing China specifically in the Indo-Pacific on the back burner. It also signals that QUAD and AUKUS may no longer occupy the same priority they once did in Trump's strategic grand plans. In fact Trump has taken, in his words, "30 global business czars, the no.1 not no.2" to China not to up sticks but to double down on trade ties. Trump has recognized that attempts at full-spectrum economic decoupling from China are neither practical nor desirable. Which means that terms like "off-shoring" and "China+1" may increasingly look like shibboleths from a moment in time that no longer fully represents global economic realities.

Rahul Shivshankar

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KASHMIR DRAMATIC SCENES. 65 cable cars dangle precariously. A gondola ride turns into a nightmare in sylvan Gulmarg, Kashmir. Till now, Northern Army Command says 80 people from 16 cable cars have been safely rescued others should be out soon.

KASHMIR DRAMATIC SCENES. 65 cable cars dangle precariously. A gondola ride turns into a nightmare in sylvan Gulmarg, Kashmir. Till now, Northern Army Command says 80 people from 16 cable cars have been safely rescued others should be out soon.

Rahul Shivshankar

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UNIMAGINABLE BEFORE MAY 4. POLICE KNOCK ON ABHISHEK BANERJEE’S “SANTINIKETAN” RESIDENCE ON HARISH MUKHERJEE. The issue is politically significant because for years Abhishek was seen as the most powerful figure in Bengal after Mamata Banerjee. NOW: • KMC notices pasted on linked properties • Questions over alleged unauthorised construction • Police presence at residence • BJP stepping up attacks over “property empire” claims TMC CALLS IT POLITICAL TARGETING. BJP SAY RULES ARE FINALLY APPLYING TO THE POWERFUL TOO.

UNIMAGINABLE BEFORE MAY 4. POLICE KNOCK ON ABHISHEK BANERJEE’S “SANTINIKETAN” RESIDENCE ON HARISH MUKHERJEE. The issue is politically significant because for years Abhishek was seen as the most powerful figure in Bengal after Mamata Banerjee. NOW: • KMC notices pasted on linked properties • Questions over alleged unauthorised construction • Police presence at residence • BJP stepping up attacks over “property empire” claims TMC CALLS IT POLITICAL TARGETING. BJP SAY RULES ARE FINALLY APPLYING TO THE POWERFUL TOO.

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DEGREE IN DEBAUCHERY? Alleged TMCP-linked air-conditioned secret boudoir, revolver, cash cache, and a booze bhandar! A shocking controversy has erupted at Surendranath College in Kolkata following the discovery of two fully air-conditioned bedrooms on the fifth floor, which college authorities allege were under the exclusive control of leaders of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP). The administration claims the rooms were being used for anti-social activities, a suspicion further fueled by the discovery of numerous empty liquor bottles scattered across the college rooftop. At the center of the storm is Debasish Banerjee, who faces serious allegations regarding his involvement. The episode has triggered widespread outrage and raised troubling questions about how such unauthorized luxury bedrooms could allegedly be constructed and operated inside an educational institution.

DEGREE IN DEBAUCHERY? Alleged TMCP-linked air-conditioned secret boudoir, revolver, cash cache, and a booze bhandar! A shocking controversy has erupted at Surendranath College in Kolkata following the discovery of two fully air-conditioned bedrooms on the fifth floor, which college authorities allege were under the exclusive control of leaders of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP). The administration claims the rooms were being used for anti-social activities, a suspicion further fueled by the discovery of numerous empty liquor bottles scattered across the college rooftop. At the center of the storm is Debasish Banerjee, who faces serious allegations regarding his involvement. The episode has triggered widespread outrage and raised troubling questions about how such unauthorized luxury bedrooms could allegedly be constructed and operated inside an educational institution.

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AND NO. THEY WEREN'T COLLECTING "CCTV CAM EQUIPMENT"... CID officials "visited" the residence of Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee at Harish Mukherjee Road and stayed for over 30 minutes before leaving. After the CID "visit" Banerjee says: "Am not going to bow down , I have faced ED, CBI . I don’t know why CID came..."

AND NO. THEY WEREN'T COLLECTING "CCTV CAM EQUIPMENT"... CID officials "visited" the residence of Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee at Harish Mukherjee Road and stayed for over 30 minutes before leaving. After the CID "visit" Banerjee says: "Am not going to bow down , I have faced ED, CBI . I don’t know why CID came..."

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"COT" RED HANDED! NOT QUITE A BED OF ROSES, IS IT? TMC leader hides under his bed as locals demand recompensation. Amid allegations of taking bribes (cut-money) for government housing schemes, local residents staged a massive protest at the residence of TMC leader Shahidul Miya in Cooch Behar's Mathabhanga. Angry customers accused him of extorting amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000, allegedly amassing a total of ₹8 lakh from them. The situation escalated to the point where the TMC leader hid under his bed to escape the furious crowd, from where the police eventually rescued him.

"COT" RED HANDED! NOT QUITE A BED OF ROSES, IS IT? TMC leader hides under his bed as locals demand recompensation. Amid allegations of taking bribes (cut-money) for government housing schemes, local residents staged a massive protest at the residence of TMC leader Shahidul Miya in Cooch Behar's Mathabhanga. Angry customers accused him of extorting amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000, allegedly amassing a total of ₹8 lakh from them. The situation escalated to the point where the TMC leader hid under his bed to escape the furious crowd, from where the police eventually rescued him.

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A PROTEST IS PROTESTED. WHEN POLITICS BLOCKS ROADS, PUBLIC PATIENCE SNAPS. A Worli commuter, stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour, storms into BJP-led Mahayuti’s Mahila Jan Akrosh rally furious over missing her child’s pickup. The protest, targeting opposition over Women’s Reservation, brought roads to a standstill. She confronts organisers, calls out Minister Girish Mahajan, demands rallies be moved off public roads.

A PROTEST IS PROTESTED. WHEN POLITICS BLOCKS ROADS, PUBLIC PATIENCE SNAPS. A Worli commuter, stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour, storms into BJP-led Mahayuti’s Mahila Jan Akrosh rally furious over missing her child’s pickup. The protest, targeting opposition over Women’s Reservation, brought roads to a standstill. She confronts organisers, calls out Minister Girish Mahajan, demands rallies be moved off public roads.

Rahul Shivshankar

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BEND IT LIKE DUTTA! BET MAMATA NEVER SAW THIS COMING. Shatadru Dutta the man who organised the erstwhile TMC government's much hyped "meet Messi" event has filed a case against former Sports Minister Arup Biswas and former DG Rajiv Kumar alleging irregularity. KHELA SHESH!

BEND IT LIKE DUTTA! BET MAMATA NEVER SAW THIS COMING. Shatadru Dutta the man who organised the erstwhile TMC government's much hyped "meet Messi" event has filed a case against former Sports Minister Arup Biswas and former DG Rajiv Kumar alleging irregularity. KHELA SHESH!

Rahul Shivshankar

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AMIT SHAH: IF I GO BACK AND AND RETURN TO THE HOUSE IN AN HOUR WITH A REVISED BILL COPY CARRYING THE PM'S 50% GUARANTEE WILL YOU BACK THE BILL? ANSWER: SILENCE

AMIT SHAH: IF I GO BACK AND AND RETURN TO THE HOUSE IN AN HOUR WITH A REVISED BILL COPY CARRYING THE PM'S 50% GUARANTEE WILL YOU BACK THE BILL? ANSWER: SILENCE

Rahul Shivshankar

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