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Criminal cases for irregularities – Clean-up of banking sector or witch hunt?

On Wednesday, the CEO and director of the Bank of Maharashtra were booked in a Rs 3,000-crore default case involving real estate developer DSK Group. The Indian Banks’ Association has condemned the arrests of bankers. Experts weigh in.

Article 370: Can Modi revoke it before 2019 and will it heal or hit Kashmir’s ties with rest of India?

Barely 48 hours after the BJP pulled out of the alliance with the PDP in Kashmir, talks on revoking Article 370 have gained steam. BJP MP, Sabha Subramanian Swamy in a tweet claimed to have written to the PMO on “why Article 370 can be deleted without Parliament concurrence."

Modi’s GST exemption for Punjab Sewa Bhoj – placated an ally or changed the idea of langar?

The central government launched the Sewa Bhoj Yojana on 1 June, exempting charitable organisations that provide free food from paying GST on the raw materials used. Experts weigh in.

BJP pulls out of PDP alliance in Kashmir: New muscular Modi strategy or end of political options?

The BJP walked out of the alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports, BJP was especially unhappy with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s handling of rising violence in the valley. Shortly after, Mufti also submitted her resignation to Governor NN Vohra.

Shiv Sena’s new avatar under Uddhav Thackeray – struggling to survive or still a dominant force in Mumbai?

52 years after Bal Keshav Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena, experts weigh in its political clout Mumbai.

Frothing lakes of Bengaluru: Civic apathy or government mismanagement?

The National Green Tribunal recently found that not even 1 ml water in the infamous Bellandur lake of Bengaluru is clean. Experts weigh in.

Top journalist murdered, soldier kidnapped and killed, UN report on human rights: Is Kashmir back in the 90s?

The brutal killing of Shujaat Bhukari and an army jawan yesterday coincided with the release of a UN report that holds India responsible for alleged human rights violation in Kashmir. Experts weigh in.

Cantonment roads issue: Are India’s civil-military ties being tested?

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week defended the decision to open army cantonment roads to public. Experts weigh in.

Should India lead the way and set up a colony on the moon or focus on Mars instead?

Ahead of ISRO’s Chandrayaan 2 launch later this year, and the planning for Mangalyaan 2 mission underway, there is global talk on going back...

Police to regulate live bands in Bengaluru pubs: crackdown on crime or nightlife?

Bengaluru's nightlife has taken a hit after nearly 27 pubs were told to shut down, experts weigh in on the decision

On Camera

‘Trade, not aid’—Narasimha Rao’s 1991 reforms speech that changed India’s economic landscape

On 9 July 1991, then-PM PV Narasimha Rao addressed the nation days before the Budget presentation, admitting that the job of repairing India's sick economy won't be easy, quick, or smooth.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

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.