Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday amid widespread protests. An interim government is being formed in the neighbouring country that has been roiled by massive demonstrations for several weeks. Hasina’s ouster comes as a ray...
Refer to ‘Sukhu takes the road less travelled’ (The Great Game); the column rightly commends Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for his adept handling of internal party conflicts despite the many pulls and pressures. The Congress party’s victory in...
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is a landmark decision, one that acknowledges that not all within a reserved category are equal. The ‘quota within quota’ system aims to uplift the neediest and...
The calamity in Kerala’s Wayanad district is a stark reminder of the risk associated with living in an ecologically fragile area. The landslides, triggered by relentless rains, have already claimed around 300 lives and left behind a trail of devastation....
Apropos of the editorial ‘Governor-CM spat’; governors must act in accordance with the Constitution and not create problems for chief ministers. It is shocking to see them cross the Lakshmanrekha and embarrass CMs. It is not desirable for them to...
By clinching two medals for India, Manu Bhaker has won over the whole nation. Her triumph is not merely a testament to her extraordinary shooting prowess but also a befitting reply to those who think girls don’t deserve equal opportunities....
By clinching two medals for India, Manu Bhaker has won over the whole nation. Her triumph is not merely a testament to her extraordinary shooting prowess but also a befitting reply to those who think girls don’t deserve equal opportunities....
Refer to the front-page news report ‘Delhi coaching centre deaths spark outrage, owner arrested’; the death of three IAS aspirants in the flooded basement of a coaching institute highlights the negligence on the part of the owners and the authorities...
With reference to ‘Health & education are nobody’s baby’ (The Great Game); it is unfortunate that despite several recommendations by experts across the world for investing more in the key sectors of health and education, the government continues to give...
The nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has rightly ruled that royalty payable on minerals is not a tax and that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines, minerals and mineral-bearing land. The verdict would boost the...
With reference to the editorial ‘SAD at a crossroads’; discontent has been simmering in the party since the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) was ousted from power in the state in 2017. The fact that the party could manage just one...
It is commendable that the first Budget of the newly formed government is a step towards addressing widespread unemployment in the country. Proposing a Rs 2 lakh crore package for job creation over the next five years and allocating Rs...
With reference to the front-page news report ‘Economy robust, GDP to grow at 6.5-7%’; things look bright for the future of our country. It is notable that despite a number of natural and man-made disasters, the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing...
Joe Biden finally gave in to pressure from the Democratic Party and dropped his re-election bid, paving the way for Vice-President Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in the November 5 elections. Now, it is on Kamala to win...
With reference to ‘The complicated diaspora story’ (The Great Game); the author has rightly noted that our admiration for Usha Vance and Kamala Harris is tainted. There is no need to celebrate the success of those of us who settle...
Power-starved political parties can go to any extent to fetch votes. Bengaluru has emerged as the biggest tech hub in India. Professionals from all over the country are employed by companies based in the city. The decision of the Karnataka...
With reference to the editorial ‘Rift in UP BJP’; the saffron party has dug its own grave in Uttar Pradesh, the most important state in political and electoral terms. Party infighting and overconfidence have cost the party dear. CM Yogi...
Apropos of the editorial ‘No let-up in J&K terror’; there has been a rise in the number of terrorist attacks and terrorism-related incidents in the region in recent months. Jammu, which remained mostly untouched by terrorism until recently, has recorded...
There is no place for violence in a democratic country. Former US President Donald Trump demonstrated sheer courage by raising his fist in the air shortly after a bullet grazed his right ear in an assassination attempt on him during...
With reference to the editorial ‘Attack on Trump’; the reckless remarks made by anti-Trump politicians and their cheerleaders in the media are to blame for the attack. For years, the Left has described the businessman-turned-politician as an existential threat to...
Luckily, former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania. It was a close shave for Trump as a bullet grazed his right ear, leaving his face bloodied. An attendee was also killed in the...
Refer to the editorial ‘NATO at it again’; by pledging to Ukraine NATO membership and a minimum baseline funding of 40 billion euros in military aid within the next year, the Western Bloc has ensured that the war will not...
PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow underscores India’s resilient diplomacy amid the Ukraine conflict. Strengthening Delhi-Moscow relations across various sectors, Modi’s engagement signals a firm stand on bilateral cooperation despite global tensions. His poignant reminder to President Vladimir Putin about...
With reference to the editorial ‘Kathua ambush’; India’s military efforts and diplomatic manoeuvres will only partially suffice as local support to ultras is the major concern. Local proxies of handlers across the border must be apprehended. With Assembly elections now...
In a significant relief for Europe and the global community, the outcome of France’s snap election has halted the far right’s advance. Despite President Emmanuel Macron’s success in sidelining Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, the leftist New Popular Front’s (NFP)...
Refer to the editorial ‘Put S+4 policy on hold’; the Haryana Government’s nod to the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in residential areas has come as a bolt from the blue for state residents. As feared, the mighty lobby of real...
Refer to ‘Kya Pappu pass ho gaya’ (The Great Game); Rahul Gandhi, once mocked by the BJP, has cleared the people’s test. His address in Parliament, invoking Hinduism’s inclusive spirit, was a breath of fresh air. Mahua Moitra’s fiery speech asserted freedom...
With reference to the news report ‘6 arrested for Hathras stampede, Rs 1L bounty on satsang organiser’; even though more than 120 people died in the stampede that broke out during the religious gathering held by Bhole Baba, the self-styled...
Refer to the editorial ‘Hathras stampede’; there are many questions that remain unanswered. Instead of helping the devotees stuck in the melee or rushing the injured to the hospital, the organisers were reportedly busy cleaning up the site before the...
Refer to ‘116 killed in stampede at UP’s Hathras as disciples vie for their guru’s glimpse’; as many as 2.5 lakh people had reportedly crammed into the venue meant to accommodate just 80,000. It is a pity that so many...
