Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Discipline the Disruptors

The recent remarks by PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti—calling the arrest of the Delhi blast accused an “insult to Kashmir”—are not merely irresponsible; they represent a deeper, systemic pattern of political destabilisation long practised by the Abdullahs, the Muftis and their national patron, the Congress. When a mainstream politician attempts to convert a counter-terror operation into…

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Climate change real, India to declare NDC by Dec: Environment Minister Yadav at UN COP30

Belem (Brazil): India will publish its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the 2035 period by December, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, while urging developed nations to achieve net zero targets ahead of their current timelines. Addressing the high-level segment of the UN COP30 Climate Summit here, Yadav said climate change is “real…

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How Hyderabad Cricket Became a Merit-Free Zone

Special Correspondent Hyderabad Cricket has quietly perfected a system that rewards perception over performance — an informal yet powerful “Talent Passport” that shields certain players from consequences. With this passport, a small group moves freely across teams, formats, and age groups, untouched by failures, fitness issues, or long stretches of poor form. The worst part?…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Defending Democracy Next Door

India’s decision to speak firmly and openly for the welfare of the Bangladeshi people in the wake of the Tribunal Court’s death verdict against toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is more than a diplomatic posture—it is a statement of principles rooted in history, security, and regional stability. The question confronting New Delhi is straightforward:…

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