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WTO lurches to another crisis

Published on Jun 15, 2022 21:51 IST

Ultimately, the deadlock at WTO reflects the uncertainties of a world in churn and the inability of the body to develop a model for countries to work through these differences.

Monitor issues, allay concerns

Defence minister Rajnath Singh during a press conference at National Media Center, New Delhi, June 14, 2022 (PTI)

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 15:10 IST

What the mega IPL auction bids reveal

Shubman Gill and David Miller of Gujarat Titans celebrate win during the final of the TATA Indian Premier League 2022, Ahmedabad May 28, 2022 (Saikat Das / Sportzpics for IPL)

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 15:11 IST

As Covid cases rise, be alert and careful

In all likelihood, the virus will keep causing temporary spikes, but in case it mutates again to something more dangerous, we need to be prepared.

Published on Jun 13, 2022 15:08 IST

The good and bad of CPI data

Whether oil stays at Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s ballpark of $105 per barrel or $150 per barrel over the rest of the year will be the biggest factor driving inflation.

Published on Jun 13, 2022 15:06 IST

Presidential election: A glimpse of 2024

The election for the next President of India heralds the next round of the political battle between the government and the Opposition. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 12, 2022 14:58 IST

Prophet row: Turn the page

Security personnel patrols on a street after violence erupted between police and protesters over a comment on Prophet Mohammed, Howrah, June 11, 2022 (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 12, 2022 14:44 IST

What the Rajya Sabha polls show

At the end of the day, the BJP has bolstered its hold on national politics and created a smooth glide path for any legislative agenda. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 04:53 IST

Decisively rein in hate speech

People shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest demanding the arrest of Nupur Sharma for her comments on Prophet Mohammed.

Published on Jun 9, 2022 15:03 IST

Coal ban: Thermal plants need attention

For example, in 2015, the government asked power plants to install flue gas desulphurisation, to control toxic SO2 emissions.

Published on Jun 9, 2022 14:58 IST

Decoding the economy better

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announces to increase the policy repo rate by 50 basic points, Delhi, June 8 (ANI)

Updated on Jun 8, 2022 14:03 IST

Resolve the conflict between L-G, AAP

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant-governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, New Delhi. This face-off is an undesirable development, at a time when the Capital is grappling with severe infrastructure problems and questions are being raised over the state of its monsoon preparedness (ANI)

Updated on Jun 8, 2022 14:03 IST

Content moderation: A fine balancing act

The plans to amend it further indicate a resolve to double down in face of strong criticism, although it has been clear for some time that social media companies need to be regulated.

Published on Jun 7, 2022 14:47 IST

Ensure clarity on green nods

There is no doubt that the country has a legacy of projects getting entangled in legalese and regulations, but the response to this shouldn’t be to junk all consultation.

Published on Jun 7, 2022 14:42 IST

BJP must crack down on hate

The provocative rhetoric of the BJP’s spokespersons against Prophet Mohammad has drawn a strong backlash from West Asian countries — with whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to his credit, has done a lot to improve ties. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 6, 2022 15:37 IST

Nadal: The great, greatest of all time

Spain's Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy at Alexander III bridge in Paris, June 6, 2022 (AP)

Updated on Jun 6, 2022 15:39 IST

The dangers of divisive speech

The moves came two days after violence broke out in Kanpur over the comments, and left 17 people injured.

Published on Jun 5, 2022 15:45 IST

Turbulence ahead for fiscal federalism

Many experts have pointed out that average weighted tax rates have come down in the GST regime since its inception.

Published on Jun 5, 2022 15:42 IST

100 days of the war in Ukraine

It has led to the US deploying military support to Ukraine, and crippling Russia economically.

Published on Jun 3, 2022 13:22 IST

Stockholm+50: Build on the strong legacy

(L-R) Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Pilar Fuentes-Conte from the UN arrive to attend the UN climate summit Stockholm +50, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2, 2022 (AFP)

Updated on Jun 2, 2022 15:59 IST

Plan the caste count with care

Nitish Kumar’s Wednesday announcement came after weeks of political churn with the Rashtriya Janata Dal pushing for what it sees as a chance to create a new constituency of supporters beyond Yadavs and Muslims (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 2, 2022 15:55 IST

A high-stakes battle for the Upper House

For the BJP, which crossed the 100-seat mark in the Upper House in the last round of elections earlier this year, these polls represent an opportunity to gain a firmer hand on its central legislative agenda.

Published on Jun 1, 2022 13:15 IST

Gyanvapi leak: Hurting justice

What can justify the leak of the photos and videos that are being used by a section to propagate a narrative, while the legality of the suit itself is yet to be decided?

Published on Jun 1, 2022 13:11 IST

Key takeaways from GDP data

For 2021-22, the economy grew 8.7%, compared to a 6.6% contraction the previous year. Importantly, nominal GDP grew 19.5%. (REUTERS)

Updated on May 31, 2022 14:46 IST

BJP’s stance will be key in Gyanvapi row

BJP national president JP Nadda speaks during a press conference regarding the completion of eight years of NDA government, New Delhi, May 30 (Prateek Kumar)

Updated on May 31, 2022 14:48 IST

When law and order crumbles

Considered a more down to earth artiste than his contemporaries, Moosewala was a hero to many young people who were drawn to his songs that sometimes glorified guns, violence, and caste pride.

Published on May 30, 2022 14:02 IST

Questions remain on the Aadhaar flip-flop

The government must review Aadhaar processes and compliances of stakeholders, licensed and unlicensed, and come out with detailed advisories for its users, and its service providers too.

Published on May 30, 2022 13:56 IST

Ensure gender equity in politics

The number of women Members of Parliament (MPs) was the highest in 2019, but at 14.4%, it is still far lower than their share of the population and electorate (HT Photo)

Updated on May 29, 2022 14:47 IST

Aryan Khan case: NCB must reveal the truth

The NCB chief has indicated that the agency has asked its investigators to now only focus on high-value, drug syndicate busts and not bother with petty cases that can be dealt with at the local level by the police. (PTI)

Updated on May 29, 2022 14:47 IST

Delhi: A united approach is key

The warm welcome extended by chief minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal to the new L-G and the scenes of bonhomie at the oath-taking ceremony augur well. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 27, 2022 13:59 IST

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