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Keep an eye on the turbulence in Pak

Published on Aug 13, 2023 18:52 IST

The next few months are likely to see turbulence as the army and establishment try to keep Imran Khan out of the running for any election.

What new draft codes entail

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 — introduced in the Lok Sabha on the last day of the monsoon session — seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act. (HT File)

Published on Aug 13, 2023 18:40 IST

MPC tries to strike a balance

The MPC’s upward revision of the September quarter inflation forecast by a percentage point from 5.2% to 6.2%, and fiscal year 2023-24 inflation forecast from 5.2% to 5.4% underlines this belief

Published on Aug 11, 2023 17:52 IST

Opposition won little in House debate

For some time before walking out, the Opposition raised a chorus that went “Manipur, Manipur…” even as the Prime Minister was speaking.

Published on Aug 11, 2023 02:28 IST

Protect independence of the poll watchdog

At a time the EC has come under criticism over the perception of bias, a battle over the new bill will stoke further controversy. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 11, 2023 02:28 IST

India should brace for a food inflation spike

In July, tomatoes have played a big role, continuing to sell at very high prices (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 9, 2023 17:10 IST

Repair the deep distrust

Manipur police registers FIR against Assam Rifles personnel for stopping them from pursuing armed miscreants. (ANI)

Published on Aug 9, 2023 17:10 IST

No government can flout due process guarantees

An illegal hotel-cum-restaurant being demolished from where stones were allegedly pelted during the recent violence that erupted between groups in Nuh on Sunday (ANI FILE)

Published on Aug 8, 2023 16:34 IST

A step forward in stubble fight

The success of PR-126 represents a break in winter pollution trends

Published on Aug 8, 2023 16:34 IST

The import of normal monsoon is changing

Even as the northern states were marooned by torrential downpours, the food bowl regions of states such as Bihar and West Bengal received less-than-sufficient rainfall.

Published on Aug 7, 2023 16:40 IST

Ensure justice in Manipur

Clearly, transparency and impartiality — cardinal tenets in any criminal justice system — were foremost among the top court’s considerations.

Published on Aug 7, 2023 16:40 IST

Clashes will exact a stiff economic cost

Last week, a wave of communal clashes caused by administrative laxity and a failure to nab key miscreants dented the growth narrative.

Published on Aug 7, 2023 02:33 IST

An outdated provision

There are two main points to note. One, the offence is broadly drafted — a feature that helped the British government throw Indian freedom fighters in jail on vague charges — and hence proceedings can be easily instituted.

Published on Aug 7, 2023 02:33 IST

A significant step forward

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Published on Aug 4, 2023 16:20 IST

Safeguard the futures of Manipur’s students

Vulnerable children are often soft targets when ethnic violence targets a community

Published on Aug 3, 2023 17:24 IST

A matter of life and death

The draft law was passed by Lok Sabha this week amid disruptions and curtailed discussions that have now become regrettably routine. (PTI File Photo)

Published on Aug 3, 2023 17:23 IST

Why the caste survey matters

Patna CM Chandrashekhar Singh looks on as an enumerator collects information from residents as part of caste survey at Phulwari Sharif in Patna on Wednesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Aug 2, 2023 16:35 IST

Safeguard children from online harms

That the internet and social media are rife with harmful content that can trigger crime is well known.

Published on Aug 2, 2023 16:32 IST

Mechanical arrests need to be avoided

Two youths have been arrested for allegedly duping NRIs of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore by means of a fake marriage bureau. (HT File)

Published on Aug 1, 2023 16:13 IST

Nuh clashes show governance gaps

Clashes had broken out in Haryana’s Nuh on Monday afternoon after a religious procession passing through the district was attacked. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 1, 2023 16:12 IST

Climate fault lines will cause lasting damage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addresses G20 ministers in Chennai. (PTI)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 17:03 IST

Gyanvapi gets a political edge

The Supreme Court rectifies its July 24 order in Gyanvapi case amid stay on ASI survey.

Published on Jul 31, 2023 16:59 IST

Green Card barriers need urgent attention

Green Card barriers disproportionately affect Indian tech professionals,

Published on Jul 31, 2023 03:41 IST

Tiger numbers a roaring success

The new tiger numbers are heartening. (Representative Photo)

Published on Jul 31, 2023 03:35 IST

Understanding the ideological divide online

The studies, published this week in journals Science and Nature, were the outcome of social media behemoth Meta opening access to independent academics

Published on Jul 28, 2023 16:56 IST

Local body polls in J&K will be crucial

Local body elections are an important barometer of political support and form the foundation of any electoral democracy.

Updated on Jul 27, 2023 17:20 IST

Strike a balance on forest laws

The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill was cleared in the Lok Sabha despite concerns.

Published on Jul 27, 2023 16:24 IST

China’s power politics claims another victim

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang looks on during his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, January 2023.

Published on Jul 26, 2023 16:44 IST

A parliamentary test for INDIA

Opposition coalition, INDIA, demands PM Modi to speak on Manipur violence in Parliament.

Published on Jul 26, 2023 16:43 IST

Resolving the gig paradox

The bill also provides gig workers access to general and specific social security schemes (HT)

Published on Jul 25, 2023 16:40 IST

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