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Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Topic: Republic

India’s first republic is all but dead. We the people need to shape the second one

What we face today is not merely the result of an unscrupulous political force that has hijacked India. We are not victims of a bad accident.

Indians debate too much democracy. But there’s not a whimper for ‘too little republic’

It’s not about democracy. Reform in India is hard because of too much social distrust.

What will replace the first Indian republic? Three journeys democracy can take now

In his new book ‘Making Sense of Indian Democracy’, Yogendra Yadav writes about the three future possibilities for the Indian republic. And two of those aren’t very democratic.

Republic, Times Now call out Jamaat for surge in cases, NDTV asks if govt spending enough

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Zee News & India Today could barely contain their glee at Rahul Gandhi’s resignation

Republic simply wrote “Rahul resigns”, and then rolled out not one, not two but four of its correspondents to discuss the resignation.

Times Now got Yogi coverage right, but botched its breaking news on IAF’s AN-32 wreckage

Republic’s ‘Editor Live’ gave us a detailed weather report and description of the terrain where the IAF aircraft had fallen.

Times Now, Republic fall for fake letter saying PM to hold press conference, delete reports

Letter had claimed that PM Modi was to address a press conference at Varanasi on 26 April.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.