PM’s Uniform Civil Code call sets stage for ’24. Can Opposition avoid knee-jerk appeasement?
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PM’s Uniform Civil Code call sets stage for ’24. Can Opposition avoid knee-jerk appeasement?

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PM Modi’s call for Uniform Civil Code sets the stage for political drama ahead of 2024. This is now a contest for the opposition to lose or win. A lot will depend on how they respond — whether they launch a knee-jerk opposition of appeasement or take a principled, nuanced position.

Modi’s US visit should have been about celebrating outcomes. It is now a week of outrage

PM Modi’s heady, historic US trip has now turned into an embarrassing tit-for-tat. The WSJ reporter asked a question, Modi answered, as press conferences go. From the White House statement condemning her harassment to Obama — what should have been a week of celebrating outcomes is now a week of outraging.

Credit bureaus that flouted RBI norms deserve exemplary punishment

Failure of credit bureaus to maintain up-to-date records deserves exemplary punishment by RBI, not just small fines. It’s inexcusable that these agencies failed to update records even when customers complained. In this credit data lies the reputation and credit-worthiness of people. The management of it requires utmost care and professionalism.