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In 1971, Iran seized the Tunb islands and Abu Musa as British influence waned, causing instability in the Gulf. Fearing internal coups and external threats, Gulf monarchies, notably Saudi Arabia, sought military aid. Pakistan stepped in, deploying thousands of troops to 22 countries, gaining significant compensation and funding for its nuclear program, solidifying its regional security role. The Pakistani garrison at Tabuk began blossoming—not to defend any particular border, but to protect the House of Saud from destruction. @praveenswami writes in @theprintindia #SecurityCode----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/pakistans-influence-in-middle-east-goes-back-to-1971/2908699/

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#cuttheclutter Two sabotage attempts have been made in three months targeting Punjab's dedicated freight railway corridor. On 27 April, the Punjab Police busted a terror module behind a botched attempt to damage a railway line near the Sambhu border. On 23 January, an explosion near the Khanpur railway crossing in Sirhind, damaged the newly built dedicated freight corridor (DFC). #CutTheClutter Episode 1833 looks at one of India's most ambitious infrastructure & logistics project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains its strategic importance, and traces the project's journey from 2005, when it was approved to now. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  @amityonline8540  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Forest officials identify high temperatures as ‘primary cause’ behind forest fires in Nilgiris, besides low humidity; ‘Fire spread aggressively due to shifting high-speed winds.’

MLA Anupama Jaiswal sustained burn injuries at a protest. BJP workers have been burning effigies of SP & Congress leaders after Modi govt's delimitation push was defeated in Parliament.

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#cuttheclutter UAE has announced it will leave OPEC on 1 May. The move from UAE has come amid the war in Iran, and the country's growing rift with Saudi Arabia, which is considered to be the de-facto leader of OPEC bloc. #CutTheClutter episode 1832 explains reasons behind UAE's departure from OPEC, its rivalry with Saudi Arabia, and what it may mean for oil prices. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what is OPEC, how it has moved from 6 to 16 and now 12 members & why UAE will be able to increase its oil production now.  @amityuni  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CutTheClutter: https://youtu.be/2t-Sd-eibUc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CutTheClutter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D66tuoMp7DY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read FT Article: https://www.ft.com/content/99073d6e-4b57-417f-88fb-7a2c0e55eef3?syn-25a6b1a6=1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

West Bengal voted in the second phase of elections today. Watch #WritingOnTheWall, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief takes you back to the signs on West Bengal's walls in 2011 and how the Left faced the double-blow, of politics of grievance & politics of aspiration. Part-2 of the two part series. Watch 2011 Writings on the Wall Part-1 here: https://youtu.be/M1jnVIw-yzs

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