This week, the Supreme Court rebuked Ramdev in the Patanjali case, Peter Higgs died, Raj Thackeray started backing Narendra Modi again and the Prime Minister made a flawed statement on the Manipur situation. Read our 50-word editorials on them and much more.
Our take on Patanjali case, Modi’s China mention, Raj Thackeray’s political gymnastics—in 50 words
ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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Modi has made a rare mention of China situation. But this selective engagement isn’t sustainable
Trudeau’s remarks on Nijjar a ploy to distract from allegations that China influenced Canada’s elections
Arrest in Rameshwaram cafe blast case a big win for NIA. It’s how terror probes should be handled
SC’s rebuke to Ramdev not about ayurveda vs modern medicine. It’s about who’s ready for scientific scrutiny
SC overruling its verdict on DMRC saved Delhi and central exchequer from an unjust burden
Peter Higgs has left open a bountiful chapter in physics that will keep on giving
Raj Thackeray’s political gymnastics is not about Maharashtra’s welfare. It’s sheer opportunism
PM Modi’s assessment of Manipur trivialises the tragedy. Centre must stop living in denial
Bail to YouTuber reinforces free speech principle. Jail and vendetta can’t be the political solution
India to Switzerland, climate change fast becoming human rights issue. Govts can’t look away
BJP resorting to playbook polarisation by likening Congress manifesto to Muslim League
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