The Taliban’s decision to bar women from universities demonstrates the jihadists ruling Afghanistan are unmoved by international appeals. Ignoring world capitals, the Taliban have reinstated floggings and amputations. Women have lost access to work, healthcare and schools. The barbarism will continue until Taliban leaders are subjected to targeted international pressure.
Mandaviya’s letter on Bharat Jodo Yatra smacks of hypocrisy. Covid politics should stop
Health minister Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul Gandhi to suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra over Covid protocols smacks of hypocrisy. PM Modi’s election rallies drew much bigger crowds. Surge in Covid infections in China calls for more caution in India. But it shouldn’t be limited to opposition events. Covid politics must stop.