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Nirmala Sitharaman’s appointment as India’s full-time Defence Minister was received with surprise, euphoria and cynicism, roughly in that order. It has been hijacked as an issue of women’s empowerment, whereas the core issue is empowerment of the armed forces. Overzealous TV anchors labelled it as the ultimate Raksha Bandhan. For the rest of us, at least we have a defence minister!

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Slain journalist Gauri Lankesh was a staunch proponent of the theory that Lingayat is religion distinct from Hinduism.

Here's all you need to know about India- Myanmar ties, ahead of PM Modi's bilateral visit to the country.

On Monday, 4 September 2017, the Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Rohingya refugees, in which they have requested the Court to ensure that members of the Rohingya community in India will not be deported to Myanmar.

The petition, filed by senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan, is being heard on an urgent basis by a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud.

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On Monday, 4 September 2017, the Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Rohingya refugees, in which they have requested the Court to ensure that members of the Rohingya community in India will not be deported to Myanmar.

The petition, filed by senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan, is being heard on an urgent basis by a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud.

Modi’s Cabinet Reshuffle is More About Politics than Performance by The Quint

For a Cabinet reshuffle that was billed as an attempt to spring clean the Modi government by applying a fresh coat of paint, it appears that the job is only half done.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi weeded out some ministers and rewarded those who have performed like Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan and Nirmala Sitharaman. But, in the ultimate analysis, the reshuffle is unlikely to address the mismatch between perception and performance.

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Neither China nor India should claim “victory” over the Doklam row as we witness the end of this unfortunate episode.

It is painful to see the number of drivers stranded on the flooded streets of Mumbai. With water levels rising, the risk of getting stuck in your car during the flood increases. In 2005, when Mumbai faced unprecedented flooding, some people even died in their cars due to asphyxiation.

The best advice: Don’t drive your car if the roads are waterlogged.

However, if you must venture out, or find yourself on a waterlogged road with water levels rising, here are some tips that could keep you and your car safe.