This week, Muhammad Yunus was appointed as Bangladesh’s interim head, the Centre removed two Assam Rifles battalions from Manipur, and Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Olympics sparked controversy. Read our 50-word editorials on these topics and more.
9 August
Govt agreeing to send Waqf Bill to JPC a good start, shows acceptance of political realities
8 August
Muhammad Yunus as Bangladesh’s interim head will calm tensions. Next, hold a free, fair election
7 August
Govt rolls back removal of indexation in real estate LTCG. Middle class protested & it worked
Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification is a shocking failure by her team, contingent bosses, coach
Poaching threatens India’s recovering tiger numbers—Project Tiger can’t afford complacency
5 August
Removing 2 Assam Rifles battalions from Manipur is evidence of the Centre’s bias in the conflict
US obsession to democratise Islamic nations ensnares Bangladesh after Afghanistan, Pakistan
