US Supreme Court clears Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India

Washington: The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move. India was seeking the extradition of Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, as he was wanted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks case. This was Rana’s last legal chance not to be extradited to India. Earlier,…

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Planning for unplanned, no appeasement, no toxicity: EAM Jaishankar on life’s mantra

New Delhi: Drawing from his wealth of professional experience in diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday listed “three Cs of success” — building “contact” having good “chemistry” with people, and maintaining “credibility”. Addressing a gathering here at the launch of motivational speaker Shiv Khera’s new book ‘Live While You’re Alive’, he said people…

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Keeping close watch on developments in neighbourhood: India amid ISI officials’ visit to Bangladesh

New Delhi: Against the backdrop of an increase in engagement between Bangladeshi and Pakistani military officials, India on Friday said it keeps a close watch on developments in the neighbourhood having a bearing on national security and takes “appropriate” action if required. Pakistani spy agency ISI’s Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Kumbh vs. Madrasas: Misstep?

The Congress and its ally’s decision to compare the organizing expenditure of the Kumbh Mela with the funding of madrasas has sparked yet another round of political and cultural debates. This controversial allegation comes at a strategic time, as Delhi polls loom large, raising questions about its potential impact on electoral outcomes and the broader…

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