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214 days of unending controversies for Chief Justice Dipak Misra

Even if he survives this crisis by default, Misra's perceived inaction on every crucial issue will leave the judiciary with a lot to defend itself against.

How election delay & mess in India’s legal regulator affects legal education & practice

BCI’s unbridled power and little accountability explain why candidates are actively campaigning for these elections.

Order, Order: It’s high time the Supreme Court addresses the mess within

The Supreme Court refuses to entertain any executive involvement even as it continues to squander every opportunity to address its structural issues.

The protest by the four judges did little except turn SC into a den of gossip and intrigue

Unless larger reforms are brought in, the only consequence of the press conference will be the loss of public trust in the judiciary.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

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

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.