Emmanuel Macron’s re-election as France’s President is a triumph for European centrists. His rival, Marine Le Pen, had vowed to pull France out of NATO, scrap the Euro and slash taxes. Economic hardship and social divisions helped Le Pen—but most voters realised her populist nationalism wouldn’t solve these problems.
Mevani, Maharashtra lawmakers’ arrest a mockery of rule of law. Stop vendetta politics
Gujarat MLA Mevani’s arrest and re-arrest by Assam Police on frivolous charges is a mockery of rule of law. So is the arrest of legislator Rana couple on sedition charges by Maharashtra Police. Misuse of law enforcement agencies for political vendetta must stop. It’s a blot on our democratic polity.
Transition to EVs is critical but can’t be at the cost of safety
The increasingly frequent fire incidents involving electric two-wheelers is worrying news for the emerging automobile sector. Manufacturers and the government should urgently put their heads together and come up with tough standards for EV batteries and e-bikes. Transition to EVs is critical but can’t be at the cost of safety.