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A Nawaz-Zardari coalition seems likely at the end of the general elections in Pakistan but don't count out the role - now and in the future of Independents loyal to the jailed Imran Khan. They have won more seats than both the PML(N) and PPP and will remain a force to contend with. Where does all this leave the Pakistan Army, the strongest institution in the country?

All eight ex-Indian Navy officers and a sailor who were on death row in Qatar have been released. The government said the active involvement of the PM and the involvement of the Emir of Qatar ensured the men's freedom.  

With the campaign for 2024 picking up, both alliances in the fray are wooing not just voters but key regional allies. With the BJP luring regional satraps, key allies continue to dump the INDIA bloc. 

The military is set to pull the strings in Pakistan once again with Nawaz Sharif likely to return as Prime Minister with PPP's Bilawal Bhutto joining hands with his party. Is this military oversight or truly the people's mandate?

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed developers at an event in Bengaluru. He shared his ambitions of making Copilot and other Microsoft AI tools available to everyone in India and the world, to be able to do more and achieve more. 

As the government released a White Paper on the UPA's economic policies, and Congress put out a black paper on the 10 years of the Modi government, we ask experts: Who handled economy better - Manmohan Singh or Narendra Modi?

BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has become the first state to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, a move that could encourage other BJP-ruled states to follow suit. Rajasthan has already said it wants to introduce a UCC bill in the next assembly session. What are the implications of this? Watch Left Right and Centre.

Pakistan votes on Thursday in crucial elections. Imran Khan is in jail for 10 years and his party is not contesting. This appears to pave the way for either Nawaz Sharif of the underdog Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to come to power - both sides would obviously have the blessings of the military. Watch Left Right and Centre.

The last session of Parliament before Lok Sabha Polls has seen a war of words between the Government and the opposition over inflation. Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha responded to AIADMK MP Thambidurai's question on price rise in states. He asked whether the centre was diverting funds to states for the same to which the Minister said that states will also have to reduce prices where possible. She was hinting at state governments not cutting taxes resulting in higher prices in states. Who is responsible for the rising price rise?

The Election Commission of India has asked NCP chief Sharad Pawar to choose a new party symbol and named Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) Praful Patel said that the senior Pawar should have reconsidered his decision to go with the larger mindset. He reiterated that there was no political bickering between the Pawars and the Sharad Pawar faction is welcome to demand a redressal and challenge the ECI order.

A video of young twin sisters from Kashmir reporting on the much-awaited snowfall in the Valley has gone viral and has won many hearts on the internet. We bring to you a special conversation with the adorable sisters from Kashmir who took the internet by storm with their very cute commentary. Watch Left Right and Centre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sounded the poll bugle for the 2024 elections with a feisty speech in Parliament. In his one hour and 45 minutes long speech, the PM declared that his government will return for a third term setting a target of 370 seats for the BJP and 400 + seats for the NDA. Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, the PM said that the party only works for one 'parivaar', while the BJP worked for the people in the last 10 years. The speech also mocked the Opposition alliance calling it 'Bhanumati Ka Kunba' and blamed the Congress for the dismal state of the opposition. Why has the PM chosen to attack only Congress in the opposition INDIA bloc? The battle for 2024 tone for which has been set by the PM. Watch Left Right and Centre.  

President Mohammad Muizzu, who has been vocal about boycotting India, is now facing a boycott at home. His inaugural address was boycotted by a majority of MPs. But that did not deter Muizzu from his anti-India stance. In his speech, President Muizzu, who is openly pro-China, repeated his call for a withdrawal of the Indian troops. Has the anti-India rhetoric backfired on Maldives President? Watch left Right and Centre.

Can Hemant Soren's successor prove majority in the crucial floor test in Jharkhand? Amid JMM's 'horse-trading' fears, can BJP bowl a googly and outfox the JMM-Congress alliance?

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat said the Opposition stands to learn a lot from LK Advani, now conferred with the Bharat Ratna.