This week we saw Rahul Gandhi and PM Narendra Modi give their first speeches in the 18th Lok Sabha, the Hathras stampede tragedy and CM Naidu’s pledge to rebuild Amaravati. Read our 50-word editorials on these topics and more.
5 July
Jaishankar rightly rejected Beijing’s call for normalcy in ties. China is the aggressor
Labour won, Conservatives’ ideological confusion lost out—Britain’s election result is significant
Mumbai victory parade equally a tribute to the fan that persevered through team’s highs and lows
4 July
Amaravati white paper is Andhra Pradesh’s chance for a do-over. CM Naidu knows what it takes
Agnipath a good scheme implemented poorly—military fixing it, defence ministry should listen
Hathras preacher not named in FIR defies logic—it was his moral responsibility to avert tragedy
3 July
Manipuri schools, offices running like normal, says PM. Thousands of weapons still missing
Over 100 dead in Hathras crush—Authorities must stop bending rules for religious gatherings
2 July
No room for conciliation, it’ll be a contentious Parliament—a first for Modi in a decade
Govt is unable to celebrate its GST success. It’s resorting to suppression instead
TMC leader flogging woman in Dinajpur is mob justice. Those who justify it are also guilty
1 July
Rahul Gandhi’s speech marked return of real politics in Parliament. It forced Modi to fight
New criminal laws passed without state input, can create GST-like centre-state friction
T20 WC showed Virat-Rohit’s contribution to Indian cricket. Tough search opens for next duo
