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The method in the madness of ‘jhatka’ policymaking

‘Jhatka’ policymaking is designed to upend the existing social contract, create a new one.

Farmers’ protest a big challenge for Modi. Bigger than demonetisation, GST

Rural distress has been on the rise, stoking farmers’ anger. And politics has added fuel, making it a lethal cocktail.

That Muslims enslaved Hindus for last 1000 yrs is historically unacceptable: Romila Thapar

The book ‘Inquilab: A Decade of Protest’ chronicles some of the most powerful speeches and articles by Kavita Krishnan, Romila Thapar, Kanhaiya Kumar, Mahua Maitra, and others.

Action will be taken against organisers of Ballabhgarh Mahapanchayat, says Haryana police

Many youths participating in the Mahapanchayat held Sunday seeking justice in the Nikita Tomar murder case turned aggressive and tried to block the Mathura highway.

Likes, retweets, emojis — How Thai protesters are using social media to stay ahead of police

Bangkok: In Thailand’s democracy, emojis and retweets are becoming the new ballots. On Monday, protest organizers asked supporters on Facebook whether they should hold rallies...

Thailand cabinet backs special parliament session to discuss ways to end anti-govt protests

The house will meet for two days from 26 October. But the lawmakers' proposal will have to be endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn first.

Thai protesters face off with police, pro-establishment groups as tensions rise in Bangkok

The protesters are calling for the resignation of PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha & a rewriting of the constitution drafted by a panel that helped him stay on following elections in 2019.

Opposition parties conduct silent protest march in Parliament premises over farm Bills

The protesting MPs carried placards with messages such as ‘Save Farmers, Save Workers, Save Democracy’ during their march from Mahatma Gandhi statue to Ambedkar statue.

Protestors burn Chinese flag, effigy of Xi Jinping outside Oppo factory in Greater Noida

The protest was held to call for boycott of Chinese goods after 20 Indian soldiers were killed by Chinese troops in Galwan Valley earlier this week.

RSS-backed BMS condemns withdrawal of labour laws by BJP-ruled states, announces protest

The BMS also said migrant workers' problems have aggravated during the lockdown mainly because there is 'gross violation' of laws by most of the states.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

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

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

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

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.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?