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Legal ground under J&K special status getting shaky in Supreme Court

Apurva Vishwanath -
With Centre hedging its position on special status, all eyes are on likely SC hearing Tuesday on challenge to Article 370. Apurva Vishwanath
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SC to decide appointments to subordinate judiciary, states irked

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State governments are upset over the proposed unified selection process for the appointment of judges in the lower judiciary. Apurva Vishwanath
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If someone raises questions, give answers, not resignations: SJM’s Mahajan on Panagariya

Anubhuti Vishnoi -
Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor of SJM, says dissent must be given its due in a democracy. Anubhuti Vishnoi
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SC verdict on 498-A could turn the clock back on women’s rights

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The committees suggested by the court can hinder women’s recourse to justice, experts feel. Sabah K.
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Staying with Lalu would have been political suicide for Nitish Kumar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Kumar Anshuman -
Paswan lashes out at Lalu Prasad Yadav and blasted the opposition for its lack of leadership. Kumar Anshuman
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States hit the jackpot with SC mining decision

Apurva Vishwanath -
The Supreme Court’s decision Wednesday will allow states to reap massive sums from companies that mined illegally. Apurva Vishwanath
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Top-heavy Punjab Police sets a new record, has 12 DGPs instead of sanctioned 2

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More at the top, less at the bottom of the Punjab Police. Chitleen K Sethi
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Point of Order

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Point of Order is a new section that underlines ThePrint's commitment to editorial fairness.
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Modi govt resorts to ‘breakfast diplomacy’ to build bridges

Kumar Anshuman -
It's being done to ensure crisp and effective communication with embassies of prominent countries. 
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Vande Mataram: Headline-grabbing orders not new for Madras HC judge Muralidaran

Apurva Vishwanath -
Muralidaran, 54, has also made news with his orders on NEET, cattle slaughter and farm loan waiver and beat the SC on the national song. Apurva Vishwanath
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Opinion

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

Seshadri Chari -
So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Dismiss debate on EC functioning as ‘hoo-haa’, then hail India as ‘robust democracy’

Economy

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Defence

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.

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