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Does War & Peace taunt show how poorly equipped Indian judges are to handle security cases?

A Bombay High Court judge reportedly questioned activist Vernon Gonsalves over keeping a book named ‘War and Peace’ at home.

Are RSS-linked groups right in criticising UPSC selection process for favouring Indian elite?

RSS-linked body Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas has appealed to the Narendra Modi government to alter the UPSC selection process and make it accessible to all.

Does slowdown justify Modi govt dipping into RBI excess reserves or is it just a band-aid?

The Reserve Bank of India Monday decided to transfer a record Rs 1.76 lakh crore dividend and surplus reserves to the Narendra Modi government.

Should Press Council violate its charter & back J&K restrictions citing national interest?

The Press Council of India has supported the restrictions on communication imposed by the Narendra Modi government in Jammu and Kashmir.

Saif Ali Khan in Sacred Games: Is Netflix the only way for Bollywood Khans to stay relevant?

Saif Ali Khan, whose last few movies tanked at the box office, has tasted success with Sacred Games on Netflix.

Modi-Macron embrace: Does India have permanent friends or is every alliance strategic?

Backing India’s stand on Jammu and Kashmir, French President Emmanuel Macron said it is a bilateral issue and no third party should interfere in the matter.

Chidambaram arrest: Political drama or govt can’t risk it after Mallya, Nirav Modi flight?

The Delhi High Court had called Chidambaram the “kingpin” in the case. High profile economic offenders like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya have earlier fled India.

Linking Aadhaar to Facebook, Twitter: Possible witch-hunt or key to curb crime & fake news?

The Supreme Court has cautioned against linking users’ social media accounts with Aadhaar, saying it will impinge on citizens’ privacy.

Is PM Modi allowing Trump to play policeman in India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir?

PM Narendra Modi Monday held his first conversation with US President Donald Trump on the Kashmir issue since the abrogation of Article 370 as well as the latter's offer to mediate.

Does Bhupinder Hooda’s rebellion show Congress party’s disintegration has truly begun?

Former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda Sunday said his party has lost its way as he supported the Narendra Modi government’s move to abrogate Article 370.

On Camera

Two documents, Modi-Macron visits—India-France defence partnership is touching new heights

Horizon 2047 signed during Modi's visit to France in July 2023 and the defence industrial roadmap during Macron’s visit to India in January 2024 guide the strategic bonhomie between the two countries.

How govt brought Vodafone Idea back from the brink & earned a neat profit in the process

In 2021, the government allowed telcos to convert interest on deferred spectrum payments and AGR dues into equity. This made it the single largest stakeholder in Vodafone Idea.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.