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Israel’s Election: Power at the Brink

10/26/2026 7:39:13 PM

Asad Mirza

Israel’s October 27 vote is a referendum on leadership after three years of war, but its consequences reach far beyond the ballot: from Gaza’s future to Iran, Washington and regional stability.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s political strength rests on a potent argument: that Israel faces existential threats and that he alone has the experience and resolve to confront them. ...

Tactical Weaponization of Tiranga: Shield or Patriotism?

10/22/2026 5:07:46 PM

Straight Talk

K. B. Jandial

The Cockroach Janata Party’s “Lehra Do Tiranga" march at Connaught Place on 16th October has triggered a debate on use of the National Flag as an emotional shield against administrative action. The authorities on the ground face a catch-22 situation- if they stop or detain the agitators carrying the Tricolour marching in violation of prohibitory orders, they are critici ...