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Expanding the right to privacy

Updated on Jul 22, 2022 14:38 IST

India’s Supreme Court this week gave its first order enforcing an Indian citizen’s right to be forgotten when it directed the court registry to begin the process on how the details of a married couple, locked in litigation, can be removed from online search engines (Amit Sharma)

The mining mafia is destroying Aravallis

Haryana deputy superintendent of police Surender Singh who was killed by a dumper truck allegedly involved in illegal stone mining in Nuh district on Tuesday.

Published on Jul 21, 2022 16:32 IST

India elects its 15th President

The victory of 2022 has smoothened the BJP’s road to 2024.

Published on Jul 21, 2022 16:29 IST

In Sri Lanka, the crisis is not over, yet

Supporters of newly elected Sri Lankan President Ranil Wikeramasinghe celebrate in Colombo.

Published on Jul 20, 2022 15:13 IST

Examining the defection laws

It now appears that the Shiv Sena case may throw up an opportunity to plug some lacunae in the anti-defection statute and clarify omissions.

Updated on Jul 20, 2022 15:11 IST

Understanding cryptocurrencies

In India, the Reserve Bank of India apparently wants a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies. This is not without reason, for India still grapples with the challenges of financial literacy. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 19, 2022 14:54 IST

Border roads are vital. So is the environment

The Centre’s view (presented before the Supreme Court in the Char Dham case) has been that highways are essential for national security. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 19, 2022 14:54 IST

Gyanvapi outcome will set a precedent

This is a crucial phase in the controversial case that has ratcheted up communal tensions, dug up old animosities, and appeared to provide a template for Right-wing activists to claim worship rights at Islamic holy sites.

Published on Jul 18, 2022 16:30 IST

A grim outlook for the rice crop

Experts believe that the trough is likely to move north once again and rains should gather momentum in these regions.

Published on Jul 18, 2022 16:12 IST

Dhankhar stands set to be India’s next VP

He is from an agrarian family and his candidature is a signal from a party that battled farmers’ ire before withdrawing three controversial laws last year.

Updated on Jul 17, 2022 15:11 IST

Pay heed to the CJI’s remarks

Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana addresses at the 18th All India Legal Services Authorities' Meet, in Jaipur.

Updated on Jul 17, 2022 15:12 IST

A trust deficit in Parliament

This is a recipe for pandemonium in the House, and will need the government to adopt an accommodative stance and the Opposition to be more reasonable to defuse tensions.

Updated on Jul 15, 2022 15:29 IST

I2U2: Unveiling a new agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the I2U2 virtual Summit, New Delhi, July 14, 2022 (ANI/ PIB)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 15:01 IST

Air pollution: Invest in long-term solutions

In the revised plan, the pollution-control measures will be activated three days before the air quality is predicted to spike. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 14, 2022 14:50 IST

What a burgeoning population entails

This week, a United Nations report said that India may surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023.

Published on Jul 13, 2022 15:11 IST

Don’t lose the growth focus

Under India’s inflation-targeting framework, it is RBI, not the finance ministry, that is responsible for keeping inflation in check.

Published on Jul 13, 2022 15:07 IST

What Sena backing Murmu signifies

The BJP’s astuteness in nominating an Adivasi woman to the highest office makes it politically and symbolically tough for parties to oppose her elevation.

Published on Jul 12, 2022 16:07 IST

On air safety, remain vigilant

The regulator will need to remain nimble and vigilant.

Published on Jul 12, 2022 16:03 IST

Affirming the primacy of bail

To be sure, this is not the first time the SC has underlined the importance of granting bail in recent years. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 11, 2022 14:39 IST

An appeal for greater accountability in tech

Updated on Jul 11, 2022 14:40 IST

A testing time for the economy

Whether or not RBI’s and government’s latest moves will prevent the rupee from falling further is not the real question. What is important is that there continues to be a healthy communication and coordination between the monetary and fiscal arms of economic policy making. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 10, 2022 15:27 IST

Bolster democratic forces in Sri Lanka

Police officers walk past a slogan written on the walls of a security room near the President's house on the following day after demonstrators entered the building, after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka July 10, 202 (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 10, 2022 15:31 IST

Abe, a true friend of India

Mr Abe’s shock assassination in a country not known for political violence has sparked genuine outrage and grief. India, and the world, will truly miss him. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 8, 2022 17:22 IST

The end of UK’s accidental PM

Mr Johnson’s problems are far from over, with Tory Members of Parliament still demanding his immediate eviction from office.

Published on Jul 7, 2022 15:54 IST

Nominated members play a pivotal role

It’s a southern push by the Bharatiya Janata Party that has been unable to establish a beachhead in the region beyond Karnataka.

Published on Jul 7, 2022 15:50 IST

Find common ground for police reforms

Chhattisgarh Police at the residence of TV anchor Rohit Ranjan, Ghaziabad, July 5, 2022 (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 6, 2022 16:11 IST

Who regulates online speech?

For years now, there has been a vexing debate over who regulates online speech: A private (in this case, a foreign) entity, or a government elected by the people. On the surface, the answer is simple: Regulation should be through robust democratic frameworks and rules (Bloomberg)

Updated on Jul 6, 2022 16:10 IST

Needed in India now: A boost for boosters

The coverage of 90% should be a moment of celebration, introspection, and action.

Published on Jul 5, 2022 14:48 IST

A call to protect Western Ghats

While the desire for economic progress is understandable, unbridled development in a fragile region will lead to disastrous consequences such as worsening monsoon flooding and landslides.

Published on Jul 5, 2022 14:45 IST

In Maha, a battle for legacy begins

Chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis with rebel Shiv Sena MLA and BJP MLAs, Mumbai, July 4, 2022. ( (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 4, 2022 16:49 IST

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