A Bangladesh court has convicted Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus in a trial that reeks of ill-motivated political agenda. It’s vindictive and in line with “strong” leaders’ insecurities with those outside the system who enjoy intellectual, moral authority and fame. The move raises questions of court acting as a rubber stamp.
Naming Goldy Brar as terrorist under UAPA is part of crackdown on growing nexus abroad
Designating Goldy Brar as an individual terrorist under UAPA is part of a decisive crackdown on the emerging nexus between terrorists and gangsters abroad. It is shameful that Canada continues to harbour individuals like Brar and Arsh Dalla, who work against India and have even openly claim responsibility for assassinations.
Uttarakhand CM’s ban on ‘outsiders’ buying land helps local landsharks at poor farmers’ cost
Uttarakhand government’s interim ban on ‘outsiders’ buying land is retrogressive. Previous BJP government led by Trivendra Rawat had found it in state’s interest to remove all restrictions in 2018. In overturning his predecessor’s decision, CM Pushkar Dhami is playing to the gallery and helping local landsharks at poor farmers’ cost.