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Police must urgently curb procedural lapses: Evidence must be made trustworthy

Published on Jul 22, 2026 07:05 am IST

The Supreme Court gradually made justifications for arrest, a constitutional promise, concrete through decisions such as Joginder Kumar and DK Basu.(ANI)

Man vs wild need not be our conservation model

India's International Big Cat Alliance is aimed at bringing together range-countries for a shared commitment to protect the world’s most iconic species.(ANI)

Published on Jul 22, 2026 06:35 am IST

Let’s make China work for us, securely: Domestic compute, good terms with US

Not all foreign models create the same kind of dependency, and the cheaper, most accessible models might be the most sovereign.(AFP)

Published on Jul 22, 2026 06:14 am IST

Terms of Trade: Four key takeaways from Monday’s protests

Activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather to take part in a protest demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities in New Delhi on July 20, 2026 (AFP)

Published on Jul 21, 2026 06:17 pm IST

What Punjab and Haryana owe Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Agriculture and labour cost

Punjab and Haryana are the top agricultural producers in the country.(HT File)

Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:31 am IST

Real markers of success for ethanol blending: What it entails, why and how much?

India should support second-generation biofuel production from agricultural, municipal and other organic waste. (HT archive)

Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:27 am IST

Centrism is essential to sustaining democracy

Moderation has historically been essential for the survival of democratic societies.(Image: Unplash)

Published on Jul 21, 2026 07:56 am IST

Hallelujah! The government says yes to sex ed

Cover of a study on the conflict between the law and consensual teenage sex

Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:00 am IST

Bitter truths that ‘Satluj’ ignores: Of half-truths and biased narratives

A committee set up by the Centre to examine the content of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj has recommended that the ban on its public access through online streaming platforms should remain as the film allegedly goes against India’s sovereignty and integrity. The Honey Trehan-directed film is a biopic on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.(Sourced)

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 07:40 am IST

India isn’t the freeloader the US makes it out to be

US President Donald Trump.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Published on Jul 20, 2026 07:38 am IST

The true meaning of sovereign AI power

AI governance will emerge through repeated bargains over access, safety and public use. [Photo credit: Bloomberg]

Published on Jul 20, 2026 07:35 am IST

Weaving a fabric of enterprise on the loom of traditional skills

India’s traditions belong to the future just as much as they do to the annals of past glory. (Ministry of Finance)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 10:01 am IST

Conflict, Hormuz & peace deal: The answers we don’t have on US-Iran war

The probable truth is neither side wants it though their rhetoric suggests they’re prepared for it.(AFP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 10:01 am IST

Against a FIFA backdrop, football and feminism through maternal legacies

I have been cheering for Brazil for three decades, despite the team making it excruciatingly painful to do so. (Getty Images)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 07:01 am IST

Women are choosing classrooms over chores: ‘What next?’

The 22.4 million Indian women in various degree and professional programmes, reflect an increase of 6.7 million since 2014(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 06:55 am IST

Make buses comfortable to beat urban congestion

People run to catch a DTC bus at the Super Bazar bus stop at Rajiv Chowk, in New Delhi.(PTI/ Representative)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 07:21 am IST

Protesting students, a hunger strike, and the rules of power

A 59-year-old man has become the face of a Gen-Z movement. And, in that most Gen Z of developments, he’s now become a massive Instagram “trend”.( Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 07:20 am IST

Boys watching deserve men worth watching

Cricket’s reach is a responsibility. Just by how we carry ourselves, we settle a bit of what a boy decides is normal. (Getty Images)

Published on Jul 18, 2026 06:59 am IST

Chennai’s airport game must take off post-haste

Flyers complain that the airport feels permanently under-construction, owing to its constant need for renovation and upgrades.(PTI)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:11 am IST

Teja Singh Samundri is a hero for Sikhism & India

Sardar Teja Singh Samundri was not only a martyr, but also one of the architects of modern Sikh public life. (AI generated image)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:10 am IST

Old wine, but this time it promises potency

India produces only about 1.5 medical science PhDs per million people each year, very low for a country aspiring to scientific leadership.( HT Archive)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:10 am IST

Civil engineering is trendy again, for the right reasons

A view of the Srisailam Dam, which is one of the largest dams in India, located on the Krishna river.(Unsplash)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 08:37 am IST

On Puri’s Grand Road, a devotee’s submission

On three magnificent chariots, the deities visit the Gundicha temple, to return after nine days. This grand festival is incomparable(HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 12:40 pm IST

The chilling effect of judges getting threats

In All India Judges Association v. Union of India (2023), the Supreme Court had held that the independence of the district judiciary forms part of the Constitution’s basic structure. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:34 am IST

A shorter tax statute is not always a simpler tax law

For decades, courts treated provisos and explanations as important interpretational tools. For example, in S. Sundaram Pillai v. V.R. Pattabiraman , the Supreme Court observed that a proviso ordinarily carves out an exception to the main enactment. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:47 pm IST

India walks. Its roads just don’t take notice

India has never been short of walkers. (Bloomberg)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 07:48 am IST

Dhaka should think of politics of reconciliation

Hasina’s return offers a chance to hold a fair trial that holds her to account, and impresses upon her the reality of how Bangladeshis see her now. (HT Archive)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 07:47 am IST

When will we start judging bureaucrats on delivery?

The key puzzle is that the same officers, who underperform in their normal daily responsibilities, do a remarkable job in “mission mode” tasks — short-term tasks with clear accountability. (Pexels/Representational image)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 07:44 am IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The hotelier who created Maldives luxury is back

Reflecting on his journey, Sonu Shivdasani aims to offer unique, luxurious experiences that address modern guests' demands for tranquillity and holistic healing. (Representative picture: Freepik)

Published on Jul 14, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Amarnath Yatra embodies India’s civilisational legacy

It is a journey of togetherness, where pilgrims freely share their possessions, wisdom, prayers, love, and joy with one another.(PTI)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 08:26 am IST

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