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The AIADMK’s loss, beyond poll setbacks

Published on May 13, 2026 07:53 pm IST

After a series of electoral defeats — including the recent assembly elections, where it came third — the party has split in all but name. (AIADMK/ANI)

Mitigating pain from the war

So, what is to be done? The only solution is calibrated demand deflation, focusing on the current account deficit. Some of it, such as buying fertilisers at much higher prices, is a given; their lack can trigger a food security crisis. (Reuters)

Published on May 13, 2026 07:53 pm IST

A much-needed push to faster bail

The Supreme Court’s latest intervention, nudging high courts to prescribe timelines for bail hearings and discouraging routine adjournments sought by governments and prosecuting agencies, is therefore not just an administrative suggestion but also a constitutional reminder. (HT Archive)

Published on May 12, 2026 08:28 pm IST

An unacceptable breach of faith

National entrance exams carry enormous burdens of aspiration. As exams that select the country’s future doctors, NEET is key to shaping India’s future. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on May 12, 2026 08:28 pm IST

Understanding the rise of Reform UK

A political startup formed in 2018 around the Brexit agenda, the rise of the Reform UK is revealing, especially considering its espousal of anti-immigration and anti-minority agendas. (Bloomberg)

Published on May 11, 2026 08:22 pm IST

A calibrated demand deflation

The ongoing war shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Unless this changes, hopes that the supply shocks will be transient rather than persistent are fading daily. (AFP)

Updated on May 11, 2026 08:21 pm IST

Blowing the whistle in Chennai

The TVK is a two-year-old political start-up centred on Vijay’s stardom. Vijay has claimed allegiance to the inheritance of Periyar EV Ramaswamy and K Kamaraj, titans who defined Tamil politics in the last century. (ANI)

Updated on May 10, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Delivering the mandate in West Bengal

With the BJP now in power in both Kolkata and Delhi, the new government should focus on augmenting Bengal’s socioeconomic and cultural infrastructure, even as it works to usher in new investment. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Published on May 10, 2026 09:09 pm IST

The INDIA bloc is imploding

The contradictions within the INDIA bloc date back to the time of its formation in 2023. This big tent of non-BJP parties was visualised as a national platform, and it was accepted from the beginning that its members could compete with each other at the state level while agreeing at the national level. (AICC/ANI)

Published on May 08, 2026 08:50 pm IST

Beyond the crime and punishment numbers

While conventional crime fell, new-age, new-economy crimes such as cybercrime continue to rise. (HT Archive)

Published on May 07, 2026 09:31 pm IST

Strange reluctance of Governor Arlekar

The Governor is allowed discretion in such a scenario and the judiciary has suggested a “prima facie” assessment of majority. But using this grey zone, the Governor’s action has caused unnecessary confusion in the government formation process. (Lok Bhavan/ANI)

Published on May 07, 2026 09:31 pm IST

The thin red line

Both India and Pakistan focussed on the communication component, as controlling the narrative became as important as (if not more than) battlefield victories. (PTI)

Published on May 06, 2026 09:21 pm IST

UP’s map of signature dishes has no meat

Published on May 06, 2026 09:21 pm IST

Don’t jeopardise Iran ceasefire

The Iran-US negotiations are unlikely to lead to an understanding until there is a realisation by all the stakeholders that there is no military solution to the West Asia crisis. (AFP)

Updated on May 05, 2026 08:52 pm IST

For the Indian Left, the battle is to stay relevant

Contradictions arise when demands of governance clash with the party’s ideological goals and the leadership fails to communicate with cadres. (AP)

Published on May 05, 2026 08:52 pm IST

A boost for NDA, jolt to INDIA bloc

The BJP retained Assam; the NDA, Puducherry; and the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept Kerala, but all three results were expected. (Bachchan Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on May 04, 2026 11:48 pm IST

US must leave offshore call centres alone

One can hope that good sense will prevail in the US government and knee jerk responses will not hurt an industry which is already feeling the AI squeeze. (Reuters)

Updated on May 03, 2026 11:23 pm IST

Shadow of fear, state of mistrust

Many parts of this country have experienced violence due to insurgencies and communal clashes since Independence. But it’s rare to have disturbances within a state go unaddressed for this long and in this manner. (ANI)

Published on May 03, 2026 11:21 pm IST

Iran war and its discontents

The US clearly appears to have run out of ideas to force open the Strait of Hormuz, other than restarting the bombing of Iran, as its blockade of Iranian ports has not brought Tehran back to the negotiating table. (AFP)

Published on May 01, 2026 08:55 pm IST

The many political lives of Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav’s son, Aditya, is already a legislator and seems primed to take over. Uddhav will, perhaps, retreat to being an elder statesman of the party and decide its future course while Aditya enhances his leadership credentials. (PTI)

Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:33 pm IST

Battles against hate speech

The top court reminded public figures of their duty to exercise restraint in public discourse, holding that hate speech is antithetical to the constitutional value of fraternity and strikes at the moral fabric of the republic. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:33 pm IST

Divided, unimaginative Opposition in Gujarat

In terms of ambition, agenda, and organisation, the Opposition appears poorly placed to challenge the BJP hegemon in Gujarat. (Sathiya)

Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Power shifts in West Asia

Oil prices have barely moved after the UAE’s decision. And this is expected, given that the ongoing supply shock originates from a maritime blockade rather than producers withholding production. (Reuters)

Published on Apr 29, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Reviving the global climate agenda

When a major economy like India — with a heavy emission load — reiterates its commitment to the climate action consensus, it sends a strong signal of continued faith in this mechanism, a renegade US notwithstanding. (Reuters)

Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:56 pm IST

More than a Bengal battle

Winning West Bengal would be an ideological triumph for the party, cementing its electoral dominance across a contiguous region stretching from West to East. (PMO)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 08:55 pm IST

A new way to break old barriers in marathons

Elite runners must typically sustain a cadence of 180-190 steps per minute for a sub-two-hour pace. In Sawe’s case, across the race, he averaged well above what has long been considered the standard target for marathoners. (AP)

Published on Apr 27, 2026 08:21 pm IST

Another bilateral buttress for trade

Trade agreements are, in letter, complicated legal documents. The hallmark of a good trade deal is the economic spirit driving it. (PTI)

Published on Apr 27, 2026 08:21 pm IST

The house that Kejriwal built

The exodus of some of the party’s key functionaries, and even founders, rather than a clamour for a more vibrant intra-party debate, raises serious questions about AAP’s ability to thrive as a political party, or at least, retain its core functionaries. (Sabchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Apr 26, 2026 10:29 pm IST

President of a divided America

Multiple persons have been detained for alleged attempts on or threats to Trump’s life since he won a second term as US President in November 2024. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 10:29 pm IST

Drawing the line on insults

It is almost as if the current US administration believes it is acceptable to do this because the President and his people also sometimes say nice (albeit patronising) things about India (AP)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 08:33 pm IST

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