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Justice G R Swaminathan’s name is everywhere, not just for his judgments but for a storm of impeachment allegations. From defending a persecuted writer and a vilified Muslim group to ordering a controversial probe into a religious conversion theory and allowing the lighting of a sacred lamp near a dargah, now a major flashpoint—his judicial journey has been complex and captivating. Who is Justice Swaminathan, what drives his decisions, and why are 107 MPs from the INDIA bloc seeking his impeachment?
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The widespread cancellation of IndiGo flights has sparked confusion and customer frustration nationwide. What led to this sudden disruption at an airline known for punctuality and service? And did the management and board anticipate and plan for such worst-case operational risks?
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The Congress in Karnataka faces a major power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Rumours of a half-term CM arrangement have fueled uncertainty, with Siddaramaiah backed by his Ahinda base and Shivakumar commanding Vokkaliga support and organisational clout. What does this mean for Congress and Karnataka politics?
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As President Vladimir Putin arrives in India, New Delhi faces a familiar yet increasingly delicate challenge maintaining its strategic partnership with Moscow while managing growing expectations and pressure from Western capitals. The visit comes at a time of shifting geopolitical alignments, U.S. scrutiny over India’s energy ties with Russia, and heightened global tensions, raising the question: can India continue to walk its tightrope between old allies and new partners?
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The Congress government, which came to power in May 2023 in Karnataka, is past its halfway mark, but what began as whispers about a possible behind-the-scenes power sharing agreement has transformed into heated speculation over the change of the Chief Minister.
With MLAs, MLCs and Ministers making a beeline to New Delhi to meet the Congress national leaders in the last two weeks, the internal faultlines between the Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar camps became all but apparent. #siddaramaiah #dkshivakumar #congress #karnataka
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to President Vladimir Putin, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI via X@narendramodi
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Tamil Nadu remains the only state in India without a single Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. For over 40 years, the state has resisted this centrally funded school model, citing its two-language policy and concerns over educational equity. The Supreme Court has now urged Tamil Nadu and the Centre to find a solution, with a crucial hearing set for December 15. Will the state uphold its stand on linguistic and cultural autonomy, or open doors to specialised residential schools?
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Historian William Dalrymple, speaking at Ellora during UN@80 celebrations, uncovers the site’s hidden layers from ancient Naga worship to Jain, Buddhist, Hindu traditions and Sufi shrines. He calls Ellora a “continuum of faiths” and urges Maharashtra to unlock its global tourism potential.
Watch the full conversation now for insights into one of South Asia’s greatest cultural treasures: https://youtu.be/a85PPTKI0jE
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Heavy rain lashed Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu on December 3. Photo: Balachandar L / The Hindu
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Highway Department workers filled a rain-damaged stretch of OMR in Chennai on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Photo: Srinath M/The Hindu.
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