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Trump Invokes India’s 646-million Voters; MEA Says Election System’s Credibility is Globally Established
Trump Invokes India’s 646-million Voters; MEA Says Election System’s Credibility is Globally Established
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The US President has turned India’s voter-identification system into an argument for tightening American election laws. New Delhi says the country’s electoral machinery speaks for itself, while a form ...
‘Hormuz is now United Strait of America’
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Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image labelling the Strait of Hormuz “NEW U.S. Territory” as Iran insists the vital waterway will remain closed until Washington meets its demands.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Six Wickets Stand Between India and a Galle Victory
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Sri Lanka need 288. India need six wickets. After four days of fighting the weather, Shubman Gill's men finally have something they desperately wanted: enough time to finish the job
‘Ground Them’: What the Supreme Court’s Warning to Airlines Actually Means for Flyers
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The Supreme Court has warned airlines that they could face grounding if they fail to comply with regulatory directions, as the Centre races to finalise new aviation rules. But what does the warning ac ...
Sachin Chamaria Wins Silver, Bronze in Cairo; Sets Up Historic Boccia First in Seoul
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The Indian BC3 athlete returns from the World Boccia Challenger with two medals. His next stop is the World Championships, where he will become the first Indian in his category to compete after qualif ...
BJP Looks to Refresh Narrative With Major Party Recast
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BJP has rebuilt its team. The party is looking to refresh its conversation with younger voters, and the sweeping organisational churn sets out its roadmap to the 2029 Lok Sabha election. A revitalised ...
David Warner Drunk-Driving Case Explained: A$1,500 Fine, Breathalyser Lock and Sydney Thunder Fallout
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The former Australia opener was more than twice over the legal alcohol limit, stopped before a roadside testing site and tried to swap seats with a passenger. Here is what the court decided, why his p ...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Replace Hanging as Death Penalty Method
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The court refuses to order a shift to lethal injection, shooting or electrocution, but allows the Centre to examine whether scientific advances can offer a less painful and more dignified method of ex ...
Bond vs Thor? Pierce Brosnan Is Joining Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 3
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Pierce Brosnan once played the world’s most famous spy. Chris Hemsworth plays a Marvel god. Now, the two are entering the same action movie — and yes, the pairing is as fun as it sounds.
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14 Aug 2026 - Vol 05 | Issue 33

Freedom Issue 2026

Shashi Tharoor on being radical liberal | Ram Madhav on how Gandhi used his Hinduism | TCA Raghavan on a diplomat's travels in history | Sumana Roy on the novel beyond the Booker | Carlo Pizzati on the dissolution of Borders
Behold Gandhi the Hindu: How Sanatana Dharma Shaped India’s Independence Movement and Nationalism
Testament of a Radical Liberal
Freedom Issue 2026: Editor's Note
The Capital of Mobilisation: Delhi and the unfinished argument of the Republic