Brij Khandelwal

Brij Khandelwal is an Agra-based senior journalist.

After avenging the 3-day India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam massacre, the Modi government launched an unprecedented diplomatic initiative that appears to be a turning point in India’s history. On April 22, the killing of 26 innocent tourists in Jammu and Kashmir was not just an attack on civilians but a direct challenge to India’s sovereignty and resolve. Again, after Trump Terrif, India proved its mettle. The whole country seems to be standing united once again.

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What began as routine questioning of a 16-year-old girl by teachers at a prestigious city school has snowballed into a digital-age nightmare, exposing the dark underbelly of student social media use.

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Recently, senior officials and the foreign minister hinted at the West’s lingering bias for Pakistan. Most leaders in India and poor third-world countries feel that the Western world is highly biased and sectarian. The hearts of some white leaders still secretly pulse for Pakistan. This is a thunderclap warning that India must arm itself with caution and self-reliance in a world where allies like the US wield friendship as a weapon of convenience.

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From Delhi’s clogged drains to Mumbai’s filthy beaches, from Himalayan trekking trails to the holy ghats of Varanasi, plastic is everywhere—poisoning soil, choking rivers, killing cattle, and defiling sacred shrines.

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Over the past few decades, industrialisation has propelled India's economic progress to new heights. Factories, infrastructure, and technological advancements have employed millions and strengthened India's position in the global market.

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A 17th-century masterpiece, the Taj Mahal stands as an eternal symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved Mumtaz Mahal. Its unparalleled beauty and historical significance have made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting millions of tourists from around the globe.

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