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The repeal of farm laws

Updated on Nov 20, 2021 24:32 IST
Farmers raise slogans as police remove barricades from the farmers' protest site, Ghazipur, New Delhi, October 29, 2021 (PTI)

In defence of India’s climate stance

It is important that developed countries set the narrative right, and not blame the one country that has made a huge leap in its climate commitments (ANI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2021 01:00 IST

An education emergency

While the 2021 report does not explicitly shed light on all-India learning outcomes (except for Karnataka), many of its findings indicate the negative impact Covid-19 has had on learning levels (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 18, 2021 12:39 IST

When Joe speaks to Xi

President Joe Biden meets virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington, November 15, 2021 (AP)
Updated on Nov 17, 2021 06:16 IST

The Congress and Hindutva

Transparent ideological battles are positive, for voters can then make an informed choice. (HTPHOTO)
Updated on Nov 17, 2021 06:02 IST

Dealing with inflation

Taxes on petrol-diesel are still way above pre-pandemic levels, and fuel inflation will continue to matter (AFP)
Updated on Nov 16, 2021 14:17 IST

In UP, break the cycle of antagonism

In Indian democratic politics, parties find it far easier to mobilise large groups of citizens on the basis of existing identity categories; weave coalitions that club together enough social groups to enable a poll win; and craft this coalition in antagonistic terms vis-a-vis other groups. (HTPhoto)
Updated on Nov 15, 2021 14:32 IST

A pragmatic climate deal

Old faultlines were visible again at Glasgow, but not enough to prevent a well-intentioned, but watered down deal (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 14, 2021 13:37 IST

Xi consolidates total authority

There should now be no doubts that Mr Xi perceives himself as a leader in the same league as Mao and Deng (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 12, 2021 11:24 IST

Afghanistan: The path ahead

It would appear the outcomes of the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue exceeded India’s expectations, as there was a great degree of convergence in assessments made by the eight countries about the threats and challenges emanating from Afghanistan (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 11:39 IST

Solar power: Focus on funding, equity

The rapidly declining costs of solar technologies and battery energy storage systems make solar energy competitive (Bloomberg)
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 09:29 IST

Special ties with a special army

The move reaffirms the importance of the relationship between the two militaries and the countries (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 10, 2021 14:07 IST

Jai Bhim: Sparking a crucial debate

Jai Bhim shows the struggle of a marginalised tribe, the Irulars, against police violence and custodial torture, helped by a young lawyer
Updated on Nov 9, 2021 13:51 IST

COP26: Finance will be key

The Indian delegation warned that global action on the climate crisis is contingent on timely and adequate financing from developed countries (AFP)
Published on Nov 9, 2021 12:26 IST

The BJP prepares for 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Union ministers and party leaders Nitin Gadkari, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, J P Nadda and Piyush Goyal at the national executive meeting, New Delhi, November 7, 2021 (HTPHOTO)
Updated on Nov 9, 2021 06:05 IST

Will Joe Biden succeed at home?

While the infrastructure bill should give him hope, the Virginia loss should make him anxious about what lies ahead. (AP)
Updated on Nov 8, 2021 23:33 IST

Fuel tax relief: A welcome move

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised the Opposition-ruled states for not cutting their state taxes. The Opposition is asking for a higher cut from the Centre (Bloomberg)
Updated on Nov 7, 2021 11:57 IST

Air pollution: All round failure

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre (PTI)
Updated on Nov 9, 2021 24:40 IST

Climate threats in coastal cities

Even though cities such as Mumbai are affected by the climate crisis, they are also well-placed to plan mitigation and adaptation strategies (HT PHOTO/Kunal Patil)
Updated on Nov 4, 2021 09:04 IST

The Democrats get a scare in the US

Mr Biden has been unable to get his ambitious domestic legislative agenda passed (AP)
Updated on Nov 4, 2021 09:05 IST

COP26: An ambitious climate plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the National Statement at the COP 26, Glasgow (ANI)
Updated on Nov 2, 2021 15:47 IST

What G-20 tells us about COP26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the G20 Summit Session on Global Economy and Global Health, Rome, October 30, 2021 (PTI)
Updated on Nov 1, 2021 11:15 IST