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Why don’t Indians have a problem when heterosexuals have oral sex—even though 377 bans it?

Remember that Section 377 doesn’t criminalise ‘gay sex’ — it is the product of a homophobic mindset that targets queer people.

It’s clear NRC isn’t enough to protect Assam’s indigenous population

There is an urgent need for protective legislations which can bar illegal immigrants from acquiring land and enjoying other government benefits.

Mystery of the missing Sherry: Congress wondering why Sidhu refuses to campaign

Despite being on party’s star campaigners list and great demand across states, cricketer-turned-TV celeb hasn’t gone anywhere at the high command’s behest.

A Chinese diplomat in Pakistan is setting Twitter on fire with his brashness

Lijian Zhao not only parrots Beijing’s official position on diplomatic issues on Twitter, but also Islamabad’s – and with even more gusto.

In Parliament, Shashi Tharoor’s valiant fight to change section 377

The Congress MP had tried to slip in a change through an amendment to the government’s bill to repeal 104 old laws, but Lok Sabha rejected it in winter session.

Privilege norm: Rahul Gandhi may have to tender apology for Jaitley tweet

There is a tradition in the House of accepting unconditional regrets sincerely expressed by the persons guilty of breach of privilege.

The ‘guru’ blamed for Bhima-Koregaon violence called Hindus useless, incapable & servile

In his past speeches, the man accused of inciting the Bhima-Koregaon violence has hurled choice abuses at Hindus, apart from censuring Muslims, China & Pak.

Amit Shah highlights Congress’ ‘failures’ in Meghalaya, kicks off poll campaign in NE

The BJP addresses rally in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma’s stronghold; development will be his party’s biggest priority in NE.

Eye on Odisha polls, minister Pradhan raises pitch for Chilika Lake’s UNESCO heritage tag

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan says the Chilika ecosystem is an integral part of the Odia culture and therefore its preservation is crucial.

Narendra Modi is now flooded with ‘Good Morning’ messages by MPs on his app

MPs post 'good morning' messages on Namo App group created for sharing key policy info . The PM Modi expressed his anguish over his party MPs not responding to his messages on key policy decisions.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Too early to draw lessons from US-Israel & Iran war, India monitoring like a hawk—Navy chief

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said that the ongoing conflict in West Asia illustrates that speed is no longer merely an enabler of warfare but a distinct capability.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.