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Government to introduce PF for self-emplyed and gig workers
Crush at Puri Rathyatra leaves 2 dead and 78 injured
NEET-UG, marred in controversy due to pape4r leak, saw a huge increase in top scores as two scored 715/720 and 11.2 lkah candidates cleared the exam
India's first hydrogen-powered train will be flagged off by PM Modi from Jind in Haryana
Delhi HC asks the government to monitor Sona Wnagchuk's health regularly
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigns from her seat, leaves TMC. Mamata asks all those wishing to leave the party to do so before July 21
Calcutta HC says land deed is not a proof of citizenship. Refuses to provide protection to a man facing deportation on basis of land deed
Supreme Court tells the government to teach the third language in the 3-language formula in Class 6 and not Class 9
Government to take steps to boost liquidity for small businesses
RBI says that banks cannot sell seized assets back to the defaulters
Centre decides to take equity stakes in semiconductor startups
Markets remain flat on Thursday: Sensex closes just 1 point ahead and Nifty ended 5 point lower
BCCI:Selectors have possibly decided that Rohit Sharma will not be selected for ODIs after the Lord's game on Sunday
Japan Open badminton: P V Sindhu stuns world no. 5 Han Yue of China 21-16, 21-14 to enter the quarterfinals
2nd ODI versus England: Indian batting fails miserably except Gill, Kohli and Iyer to score just 233 all out. England win by 4 wickets
Supreme Court clarifies that it has not issued a blanket ban on use of bulldozers, and they can be used after compliance with procedure laid down in civil laws
Category Archives: Editorials
Kolkata Deserves Its Turn as the World's Office
Two Incidents, One Pattern: Command Without Office
When Regulators Fail, They Regulate the Fix Instead of the Failure
The FCRA Amendment Rules Are Not an Escalation. They Are a Confession.
When Lawyers Defy the Constitution
A Trust Betrayed
Punjab's Unfinished Debate
The Dancing Girl Doesn't Need a Moral Guardian
Twelve Years of Modi: The Search for a Post-Nehru India
The Wilting of the Joda Phool
Ash & Accountability
Silencing The Voter
The Cockroach and the Constitution
Another Death inside Marriage
NEET Again: A System That Learns Nothing
INDIA Bloc Loses Its Footing
A Decisive Verdict Delivers a Shock in Bengal and a Disruption in Tamil Nadu
A Reform Undone By Its Own Design
The Wangchuk Climbdown
World Cup Victory Is A Win For Gautam Gambhir's New Ecosystem
Bihar Without Nitish
New GDP Series
When Process Becomes Punishment
AI Impact Summit In New Delhi
Saaspocalypse - Time To Rewire
When Screens Become the Only World Children Know
Trade Breakthroughs, Reform Test
Union Budget Is All About Prudence Over Populism And Stability Over Spectacle
When Bail Is Deferred, Liberty Is Denied
When Caution Becomes Capitulation
The Tragedy in Indore: The Poison In Our Pipes
Gig Workers Are The Backbone Of Digital Platforms, Solve Their Problems
The Double-Edged Sword of Christmas Outreach By BJP
BMC Elections: A Civic Poll That Has Become a Test of Political Reordering in Maharashtra
Fire At Goa Night Club: Policy Failure By Design
All Things Considered
Falling Rupee Is Not So Alarming
Sanchar Saathi Order - Good That The Centre Has Rescinded It
The Supreme Court's Governor Verdict Keeps India in the Gray Zone
When Sport Becomes Signal: Beyond the Handshake
Prime Minister Modi In Manipur: A Visit That Fell Short of Expectations
GST Reform: Bold And Long Overdue
When Protection Becomes Overreach
Stray Dogs and the Search for Balance
Freedom To Spew Hate Not Part Of Freedom of Expression
50 Years Of Emergency: Remembering The Darkest Chapter In Independent India's Political Journey
Pakistan Must Heed The Warning - Dismantle The Terror Network
Turmoil In Mollywood
NDA 3.0: Coalition Dharma
Centre Gets RBI Bonanza Before Full Budget
Bail To Prabir Purkayastha: Supreme Court Bats For Due Process
Prajwal Revanna: History Of Sexual Offences Comes To Light
The Congress Must Steer Clear Of Such Retrograde Ideas
Citizens' Right To Know Versus Politicians' Right To Privacy And The Test Of Proportionality
India's Young Guns Come To The Fore
EC & Political Parties Must Sit Together To Find The Way Ahead
India's Foreign Policy Investment In Middle-East Pays Rich Dividend
What Will The High-Powered Committee Scrutinize Without Latest Census Data?
Power Play In Jharkhand
Union Budget: A Simple Vote-On-Account In An Election Year
Interim Budget: What Is In Store?
I.N.D.I.A Bloc: Divided They Will Fall
Congress Focuses On Rahul Gandhi's Yatra Even As Opposition Unity Suffers
A Milestone In Indian History
ASER Report 2023 - Mixed Bag
Delhi Airport Chaos: Why Were The Authorities Not Proactive?
Objectionable Visit To PoK By The British High Commissioner In Pakistan
Relations With Maldives: Strained Further
Inaugurating The New Parliament: Something Was Definitely Missing
The Goverment Must Reach Out Again And The Opposition Must Reconsider
Not A Well Thought Out Decision
Adani-Hindenburg: Issues Remain Despite Regulatory Clean Chit
Negating The Supreme Court Order On Delhi
Karnataka: Lessons For The BJP
Federalism Lessons From The Supreme Court
AAP Is Same As All Other Political Parties
Ehtnic Strife In Manipur
Sharad Pawar's Resignation Is Timed To Perfection
WFI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Must Go
India Is The Most Populous Nation On Earth
UP Killings: Easy Way Out
China's Objection To Amit Shah's Arunachal Visit Not Valid
Violence Along Ram Navami Procession Routes Has Become A Recurring Feature
Centre Must Stop Targeting The Delhi Government
Raid On Asianet: Left Or Right, They Are The Same
Who Spreads Such Fake Videos?
3 Out Of 3 For The NDA
Was It Necessary To Arrest Sisodia At This Juncture?
Punjab: 1980's Once Again?
I-T Department Conducts Survey At BBC Offices: Vendetta?
Adani Issue In Parliament: All Heat And No Light
Jamia Millia Arrests: Delhi Police's Inefficiency Laid Bare In Court
Union Budget 2023: Economy Wins As Politics Takes The Back Seat
Budget 2023: Growth Should Be The Mantra
Price Of Wheat And Atta Is Causing Concern And Adding To Food Inflation
'Fake' Test For Credible Journalism
Bombay HC Stays Adoption Notification Of September 2022
UGC Move Is Welcome
Demonetization: Judicial Closure
Rahul Gandhi - Person Of The Year, 2022
Preventing A Fresh Covid Outbreak: Intranasal Vaccine And Other Measures
Prohibition Has Failed In Bihar
Yangste Clash: China Will Not Stop
Election Results: No Single Narrative
Bail Is Increasingly Becoming The Exception
Draft Data Protection Bill Needs More Clarity And Less Government Control
Delays In Appointing Judges Cannot Be Condoned
T20: Changes Needed In The Team
Should Reservations Be In Place For Ever?
Section 124A Of The IPC Must Go
Morbi: Collapse Of Trust & Faith In Governance
Regulating Social Media Platforms
Kharge Has A Tough Task At Hand
Centre Acted Against Its Own Advisory In Allowing The Release Of Bilkis Bano Case Convicts
Malnutrition Is A Serious Problem In India
Welcome Move By Goverment To Seek More Compensation For Bhopal Gas Victims
EC Right To Freeze The Sena Symbol
Who Will Speak Up Against Majority Groups That Spew Hate
Will Name Change Work For KCR and TRS?
The Gyanvapi Order: Doors Opened For Another Protracted Legal Battle
Mass Contact Will Help Only When The Party Is Internally Strong
When Will The Congress Wake Up?
India At 75 - A Lot Of Misses
PMLA: Supreme Court Allows Draconian Powers To ED
Both The BJP And The Opposition Must Ensure Smooth Functioning Of Parliament
President Droupadi Murmu
Unsubstantiated Allegations Against Hamid Ansari: Another Instance Of Minority Baiting
Inflation Targeting Must Not Be At The Cost Of Growth
India Will Be Most Populous Nation In The World In 2023 But There Is No Need To Be Alarmed
India Must Take The Lead To Engage Other Nations To Help Sri Lanka
Gap Reduction For Booster Dose Is Welcome
Shinzo Abe: India Loses A Friend To The Assassin's Bullets
Police Reforms Are Urgently Needed
Panel Recommends Good Correctives To Mid-Day Meals
The Constitution And The Judiciary
Was The Supreme Court Right In Refusing Relief To Nupur Sharma?
Plastic Ban Must Be Implemented More Forcefully
Were The Udaipur Killers The First Sleeper Cell That Was Activated?
There Was No Need To Arrest Mohammed Zubair
Gujarat Riots: The 'Larger Conspiracy' Charge Falls Flat
NCERT: Rewriting History
Anger Is Building Up As Jobs Are Not Being Created
Will Agnipath Help The Army And The Recruits?
State Vigilantism Must Be Stopped
AFSPA: Chargesheet Against Forces Personnel Is A Good Step
The BJP Should Have Acted Earlier
GDP: Growth Is Uneven And Private Consumption Remains Subdued
Aadhar: What Is Normal Prudence And How Will An Ordinary Citizen Exercise It?
Blanket Removal Of Security Was Wrong
Learning Loss Needs To Be Reversed
Three Cheers For Bhagwant Mann
Telangana Encounter Was Fake: Inquiry Commission
States Should Also Reduce VAT On Petrol And Diesel
Congress Loses Two More Leaders
SC Puts GST In A Spot
Supreme Court: Governor Is A Shorthand Expression For The State Government
The Places Of Worship Act Must Be Followed In Letter And Spirit
Congress' Chintan Shivir: Will It Take The Party Forward?
Gyanvapi Case: New Twist As A 'Shivling' Is Found In The Complex Pond
BJP On Sticky Wicket In Tripura
Thomas Cup: Momentous Win
Allahabad HC Right In Junking Taj Plea
Marital Rape Must Be Criminalized
Denying Rights To The Differently-Abled
J&K: Delimitation Done, Elections Must Be Held At The Earliest
WHO Is Wrong On Covid Death Count In India
Surprise Off-Cycle Rate Hike By RBI
Prime Minister Modi's Three-Nation Tour
Employment Prospects Remain Dismal
Supreme Court Must Scrap Section 124A
Wheat Woes Show India Needs To Make Agriculture Climate Resilient
SC Stops Bulldozers In Delhi But Ideally The Centre Must Step In
The Bulldozer Cannot Be Weaponized For State Action
Hindi Must Not Be Imposed
Policy Change On Third Dose Of Covid Vaccination
Controlling Inflation: Government Intervention Needed
The Burden Of Rising Inflation
Parliament: Measuring Only Quantitative Productivity Is Not Correct
India Condemns Bucha Killings At UNSC, Backs Probe
Freebies Must Go
Ukraine War: India Needs To Use Stronger Words Against Russia
Attacking Kejriwal: Violence Cannot Be Condoned
Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute Resolution - A Good Beginning
Testing Time For Tightrope Diplomacy By India
Criminal Procedure Law: Poorly Drafted, Violates Rights
Google Is Being Unfair To Media Companies
Indo-Chinese Relations: Reiterating Known Positions
Relations With China: Cultural Exchange Will Be Fruitful If There Are No Conflicts
Giving Booster Dose Must Be Hastened
The Hijab Judgment: Flawed
Missile Accident: Mishaps Like This Are Dangerous And Can Start A War
CWC Meeting: The Script Never Changes
UP: The Gap Reduces
No Stopping BJP And AAP Is The New Star
Operation Ganga: A Big Achievement
Exit Polls: Popularity Going Down, But BJP Holds Its Own
IPCC Climate Crisis Report: Day Of Reckoning
The Ukraine Crisis: India Must Remain Neutral But Pressurize Russia To End The War
The War In Ukraine: A Huge Test For Indian Foreign Policy
Arresting Nawab Malik: Vendetta Or Result Of Thorough Probe?
Regulatory Rot Responsible For Structural Flaws And Building Collapses
A Push For Better Maritime Security
Congress: No Plan, No Interest To Revitalize The Party
Stopping The Film On A Gay Soldier Is Wrong
States Unite To Fight Overreach By The Centre
Kerala HC: Allowing The Government A Free Pass On National Security
Supreme Court Right In Rejecting Pleas To Hear The Hijab Case
Urgent Need To Reverse Learning Loss Due To The Pandemic
RBI Continues To Bat For Growth, Downplays Inflationary Pressures
New I&B Ministry Rules On Accreditation: Another Attempt To Muzzle The Press
JNU: Dr Pandit Will Have To Win The Trust Of Students And Teachers
The Hijab Controversy: How Is Wearing Hijab Against Public Law & Order?
CBDC: Should The RBI Wait Some More?
Haryana: Jobs For Locals Gets A Thumbs Down From The Judiciary
It Is Not So Easy To Let Off Fraudsters Who Repay The Money
A Pragmatic And Growth-Oriented Budget
Protests Over Railways Recruitment: Pent Up Anger Over Unemployment Rate
The Row Over Officers: Centre Must Not Take Unilateral Decisions
The Republic Needs A Healing Touch
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