Latest News

Balancing political rights with justice

The Allahabad High Court relied on the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Afjal Ansari Vs State of Uttar Pradesh , observing that politicians have a special duty towards their constituents and could lose the opportunity to contest elections if their convictions were not stayed. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 06:26 am IST

Make Manipur a national priority

For a liberal democracy, a state in perpetual turmoil is a jarring enough eventuality. But Manipur assumes greater significance due to its strategic and geographical location, and the painstaking work done over the decades to assimilate the region into the Union. (ANI)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 06:21 am IST

Waste water, not funding, should go down the drain

Despite years of investment, Indian cities continue to discharge nearly 72% of their sewage untreated. Access to the Special Infrastructure Grant is conditional on integrated wastewater management plans, signalling a deliberate move away from piecemeal works towards coordinated, city-level solutions. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 06:15 am IST

French protests highlight deep, historical faultlines

Protesters are facing the most heavily weaponised crowd-control arsenals in Europe. (AFP)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 06:05 am IST
Story Saved
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
Get App
crown-icon
Subscribe Now!