Opinion: Sedition Law Being Repealed? Not By A Long Shot

Opinion: Sedition Law Being Repealed? Not By A Long Shot

Derek O'Brien | Friday October 13, 2023

The sedition law, the National Security Act (NSA), and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), have become prime instruments for stifling dissent and silencing the voices of those views that are contrarian to the government.

Daily Despatch: Israel Escalates Pressure In Gaza, Signals Ground Offensive

Daily Despatch: Israel Escalates Pressure In Gaza, Signals Ground Offensive

Allan Sorensen | Friday October 13, 2023

Entering the seventh day of fighting since the attack on southern Israeli communities last Saturday morning, Israel called on the UN to help evacuate some 1.1 million inhabitants of the northern parts of Gaza.

Daily Despatch: Israel's New Wartime Government, Gaza's Worsening Crisis

Daily Despatch: Israel's New Wartime Government, Gaza's Worsening Crisis

Allan Sorensen | Thursday October 12, 2023

With all signs pointing at the Israel-Hamas conflict turning into a war on multiple fronts soon, a new emergency government was established on Wednesday afternoon in Jerusalem.

Opinion: 2023 State Polls - Last Big Test Before 2024

Opinion: 2023 State Polls - Last Big Test Before 2024

Amitabh Tiwari | Thursday October 12, 2023

Though state and national elections are fought on different issues and have different context, all eyes will be on these polls that will be held four months before the general election, starting April.

Opinion: India's Unprecedented Success At Asian Games And The Road Ahead

Opinion: India's Unprecedented Success At Asian Games And The Road Ahead

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Wednesday October 11, 2023

This splendid performance underscores the rising stature of Indian sports on the Asian front, reflecting the potential and prowess of its sportspersons in a diverse array of disciplines.

Daily Despatch: US' Massive Moral And Military Support For Israel

Daily Despatch: US' Massive Moral And Military Support For Israel

Allan Sorensen | Wednesday October 11, 2023

Four days after the deadly Hamas attack on villages in the southern parts of Israel, the death count is spiralling, in both Israel and Gaza.

Opinion: What Ladakh Election Results Mean For BJP And INDIA Bloc

Opinion: What Ladakh Election Results Mean For BJP And INDIA Bloc

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday October 11, 2023

The INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc scored its first major victory in polls to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil, winning 22 of 26 seats.

Daily Despatch: A Dramatic Rise In Body Count On Day 3 Of Israel-Gaza Crisis

Daily Despatch: A Dramatic Rise In Body Count On Day 3 Of Israel-Gaza Crisis

Allan Sorensen | Tuesday October 10, 2023

Israeli air raids on Gaza have hit more than 1,200 targets since the beginning of the latest escalation, according to the Israeli army spokesperson. At least 580 Palestinians have been killed and 2,700 wounded.

Blog: My Friends Were Called To Fight With Israel Army. Goodbyes Were Hard

Blog: My Friends Were Called To Fight With Israel Army. Goodbyes Were Hard

Deborah Ann Samuel | Tuesday October 10, 2023

Some of my friends are reserve soldiers who were called to join the army. Hugging and saying goodbye was hard and painful as we didn't know - and still don't know - what tomorrow would hold. Our hopes and prayers are for their safety.

Opinion: Arvind Kejriwal's Inner Circle And How They All Ended Up

Opinion: Arvind Kejriwal's Inner Circle And How They All Ended Up

Sanjay Singh | Tuesday October 10, 2023

Let us look at the fate of everyone close to Kejriwal, those who were key figures in AAP since its birth from the Anna Hazare campaign.

Daily Despatch: The Day After In Israel-Gaza War - Rage, Rising Body Count

Daily Despatch: The Day After In Israel-Gaza War - Rage, Rising Body Count

Allan Sorensen | Monday October 09, 2023

The sheer scale of Israel's tragedy became clear a day after the Hamas attack.

Opinion: Israel-Gaza War - A Major Shock And A Few Lessons

Opinion: Israel-Gaza War - A Major Shock And A Few Lessons

Harsh V. Pant | Sunday October 08, 2023

As if the world was not grappling with enough instability, the renewed conflagration between Israel and Palestinians has added another, more dangerous layer, to the mix.

Daily Despatch: Israel Faces Tough Choices Deterring Hamas

Daily Despatch: Israel Faces Tough Choices Deterring Hamas

Allan Sorensen | Sunday October 08, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu risks an all-out war on multiple fronts if he orders a land invasion of Gaza. But the alternative could be just as bad.

Opinion: For Oil, Its Not 1973 Again But It Could Still Turn Ugly

Opinion: For Oil, Its Not 1973 Again But It Could Still Turn Ugly

Javier Blas, Bloomberg | Sunday October 08, 2023

History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the world's first oil crisis, the parallels between October 2023 and October 1973 are easy to draw: A surprise attack on Israel and oil prices rising.

Opinion: Attack On Israel Is Calculated And Ruthless - And That's Hamas

Opinion: Attack On Israel Is Calculated And Ruthless - And That's Hamas

Marc Champion, Bloomberg | Sunday October 08, 2023

The biggest surprise in Hamas's massive attack on Israel this morning is that it was a surprise. The operation was of unprecedented scale, involving thousands of personnel and pieces of equipment, from hang gliders to bulldozers and rockets