Govt appoints interim CBI head, chief Verma, deputy Asthana sent on leave

Much will now depend on how the order is implemented. The court’s judgment makes it clear that the local police will be responsible, and held in contempt of court should they fail in their duty....read more

Irrespective of what politicians and political parties think of the CBI, the federal investigative agency is trusted by most Indians (which explains the frequent pleas for CBI investigations). That trust shouldn’t be sacrificed at the altar of what is essentially a battle of egos....read more

Contractors hired to remove the barriers in the urban built environment must not be paid till civil society representatives sign off on the projects...read more