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The end of UK’s accidental PM

Published on Jul 7, 2022 15:54 IST
Mr Johnson’s problems are far from over, with Tory Members of Parliament still demanding his immediate eviction from office. 

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

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

Monsoon: Continued vigilance is needed

The southwest monsoon, which carries the bulk of the rainfall for the country, is not just the mainstay of agriculture, but also the economy. 
Published on Jul 3, 2022 15:19 IST

The hazards of radicalisation

One of the accused in the Udaipur killing outside an NIA court in Jaipur on Saturday. 
Published on Jul 3, 2022 15:18 IST

Enforcing the plastic ban well

The ban on SUPs, a glaring example of the world’s throwaway culture, is significant because these products are non-biodegradable and difficult to collect and recycle. 
Published on Jul 1, 2022 14:11 IST

Harness the power of green hydrogen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi put India on the green hydrogen pathway on August 15, 2021, when he unveiled the Green Hydrogen Mission to make India the world’s largest exporter of green hydrogen with a five million tonne production target by 2030. (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 15:10 IST

Thackeray faces an uphill task

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, June 29, 2022 (PTI)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 15:03 IST

The Capital is staring at a heat emergency

Make heat-related illnesses “notifiable” diseases and list them as a disaster by the National Disaster Management Authority so that heat victims can qualify for relief assistance. 
Published on Jun 29, 2022 14:49 IST

GST Council bites the bullet

The Council has, even if only partially, accepted the recommendations of the empowered committee to begin GST rate rationalisation. 
Published on Jun 29, 2022 14:47 IST

Act against the barbaric killing

Smoke billows from a burning object after violence erupted in the area following the murder of a tailor, Udaipur, June 28, 2022 (PTI)
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 18:44 IST

Universal access to energy is vital

While coal will remain an energy mainstay till 2030, India’s thrust on renewable energy (RE) has been remarkable. But the expansion of the RE sector and funding for the transition process will need access to finance under reasonable terms and access to green technology from the West (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 18:23 IST

Strengthening the GST regime

GST is a fundamental reform; over the past few months, revenues have stabilised at a healthy level; and over the past year, compliance has clearly increased. 
Published on Jun 27, 2022 14:28 IST

What the bypoll results reveal

People wait in queues to cast votes at a polling station during bypoll to the Mandar assembly seat, Ranchi, June 23, 2022 (PTI)
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 15:06 IST

What to expect from the G7 meet

A flag with the logo of the G7 Summit, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, June 24, 2022 (AP)
Updated on Jun 24, 2022 14:50 IST

Designing CUET with caution and empathy

A single entrance exam can become an unreasonable assessment of a person’s merit, if not designed with empathy and awareness of ground realities. 
Published on Jun 23, 2022 16:11 IST

What the MVA crisis tells us

Maharashtra rebel leader Eknath Shinde. 
Published on Jun 23, 2022 16:07 IST

Delay in data law can prove costly

Fraud prevention button, concept about cybersecurity, credit card and identity protection against cyberattack and online thieves (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 14:34 IST

The BJP makes its choice for President

In picking Ms Murmu, it has taken the next step, to help the BJP win over erstwhile hostile communities, transform the social profile of the party, and cement a new era of domination in politics. 
Published on Jun 21, 2022 17:48 IST

What the Maharashtra crisis tells us

The Surat Police outside a hotel where Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and a group of party lawmakers were camping.
Published on Jun 21, 2022 15:24 IST

Prolonged war will hurt India

Firefighters work at the site of fire after Russian shelling in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, June 18, 2022 (AP)
Updated on Jun 21, 2022 04:03 IST