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What is Somaliland? What does Israel’s recognition of the ‘new country’ in Africa mean? Read why it is less about ‘land’ and more about...

Basically, Somaliland is a de facto nation with democracy, functional government and relative stability with a developing economy, which is not recognised as a 'country' by the UN yet. Somalia is none of the above, but is still a 'country' recognised by the UN.

Gujarat HC ends Danta royal family’s Ashtami Puja privilege at Ambaji Temple, upholds legality of Trust: What was the dispute and what the court...

The present case stems from an appeal filed in the High Court by the royal family of Danta. In this petition, a 2008 judgment of the Banaskantha District Court has been challenged.

Haryana govt amends Private Universities Act after Al Falah University link surfaced in Delhi Red Fort terror attack: All you need to know

The passed bill does not explicitly mention Al Falah University. However, its timing and changes made in the existing law make it apparent that the state government is not only enhancing regulatory oversight over private universities but also tightening the noose around Al Falah University.

Opposition’s fear mongering Vs reality in the Aravalli Hills: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav debunks false claims and lies

The controversy around the Supreme Court ruling adopting the revised definition of the Aravalli Hills has been amplified by a section of social media influencers and opposition-aligned propagandists under the #SaveAravalli trend.

Major boost for ‘Make in India’: Apple planning to shift its iPhone chip assembly and packaging to India

Reports say the talks between Indian semiconductor companies and Apple center on outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OAST) processes, particularly, the backend steps of assembling dies into finished chips and packaging them, rather than full chip fabrication.

The Dhurandhars that helped make Bangladesh: How RAW played a crucial role before the 1971 war, and ensured India’s decisive victory

RAW predicted that the Pakistani forces might resort to violence, which may trigger a revolt and give strength to demands for East Pakistan’s independence.

Anatomy of the IndiGo monopoly: How UPA’s lost decade, failure of competitors and a lack of aviation reforms paved way for the current mess

It is reasonable to argue that the core of this disaster is IndiGo's internal miscalculations, especially with regard to crew planning and rostering. However, tracing how we got to the point where one airline's error could paralyze the network is as fair and politically significant.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh’s statement based on facts, documents reveal Jawaharlal Nehru favoured wanted to spend govt money on Babri Masjid

According to the diary entry dated 20th September 1950, Nehru raised a question regarding the Babri Masjid, suggesting that government funds could be used.

Caribbean boat strikes trigger war crime controversy, US lawmakers seek audio and video records: Read how Trump and Defence Secretary Hegseth are facing heat

A row has erupted in the US as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face criminal liability for giving a “kill everybody” order, which led to a second airstrike on a boat and the killing of the survivors of the first strike on 2nd September.

Delhi pro-Naxal protests: Who is ‘independent journalist’ Saurav Das who backed Urban Naxals who raised pro-Maoist slogans during anti-pollution protests

Saurav Das, a regular purveyor of hitjobs in hard-left portals like The Caravan, Article 14, The Wire, and Frontline, has made a career out of attacking judges who refuse to bow to the Left’s ideological line and a Centre that prioritises development over activism.

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