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Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam: UAPA’s ever-widening definition of terrorism
The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments
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Ravi Dutta MishraJan 9, 2026
The successful passage of the bill could hurt India’s interests the most, as it is yet to sign a trade deal with the US. India is already facing steep 50% US tariffs that are already
Nikhil GhanekarJan 9, 2026
Despite the report’s fate, Gadgil continued to champion the cause of protecting the fragile mountains from mindless development. The recommendations are brought up to this date, whenever ecological disasters occur in the Western Ghats.
Amitabh SinhaJan 8, 2026
US exit from several climate bodies can mean both relief, challenges for India: Here’s why Subscriber Only
By disassociating completely from the international climate regime, the US might be jeopardising its own long-term interests. Here's how
P Vaidyanathan IyerJan 8, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will become effective January 1, 2027, if the DMK returns to power in the state. TAPS guarantees a pension of 50% of the last drawn monthly salary to all
Soham ShahJan 8, 2026
James Laine's 2003 book, 'Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India', included some statements about the 17th-century Maratha ruler which many political outfits saw as insulting to his legacy. The furore had led to violent protests and
Explained DeskJan 8, 2026
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is the only India-headquartered organisation among the 60-plus institutions that the United States has now exited.
Sukrita BaruahJan 8, 2026
As Assam heads to polls, the state government has recommended a complex new framework to grant ST status to six communities that make up a third of the state’s population. Existing groups say this will
Kanchan VasdevJan 8, 2026
Kabaddi murders: How betting, gang wars became entangled with Punjab’s favourite sport Subscriber Only
The recent killings of people associated with kabaddi reveal that the sport has grown into a high-stakes, lucrative business, with big money, betting syndicates, rival federations and gangsters all vying for a share of the
Adrija RoychowdhuryJan 7, 2026
Much of what is known about the events at Turkman Gate during the Emergency comes from memoirs, inquiry records, journalistic investigations and later oral histories. We recall
Soumyarendra BarikJan 7, 2026
Soon after delivery workers went on strike on New Years’ Eve, arguments broke out on social media site X between defenders of the gig economy and its critics. These became a visible front in a
Anil SasiJan 7, 2026
Trump Venezuela oil plan: While Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, it accounts for less than 1% of global production. There are multiple hurdles in the Trump administration’s plans to expand the country’s vast
Amaal SheikhJan 7, 2026
The HC Division Bench called the the apprehension of unrest 'an imaginary ghost created by them for their convenience sake and to put one community against other community under suspicion and constant mistrust.'
Alok SinghJan 7, 2026
Two senior officers of the Delhi Traffic Police spoke to The Indian Express on why they have launched a drive to get FIRs registered — unlike the usual route of issuing challans — and how the
Amaal SheikhJan 6, 2026
The issue pertained to whether electricity wheeled from an SEZ to the DTA could attract customs duty. While electricity imports carried a nil rate of duty, the centre sought to levy duty on electricity cleared
Anagha JayakumarJan 6, 2026
Maria Corina Machado, 58, has been one of Maduro’s staunchest opponents over the past two decades. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition
Explained DeskJan 6, 2026
According to the 25-page indictment, since 1999, when Maduro was first elected to public office, he, his wife, Cilia Flores, his son, Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, and his fellow indicted Venezuelan leaders participated in a
Soumyarendra BarikJan 6, 2026
Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi operate in a sector called prediction markets, or opinion trading, which allow users to wager on the outcome of future events. Here is what to know
Vineet BhallaJan 6, 2026
The apex court has used a framework of differentiated roles of the alleged conspirators, distinguishing the 'architects' of the conspiracy and its 'facilitators'.
Apurva VishwanathJan 5, 2026
The accused have all been charged under terror charges in the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Arms Act and various provisions under the penal law
Anil SasiJan 5, 2026
Maduro’s capture has a China fallout: A blow to its influence in the region, and a signal on Taiwan Subscriber Only
China is Venezuela’s largest external economic partner, and a big consumer of its oil. Many Chinese investments are now in jeopardy, but the bigger question is whether the American action potentially emboldens Beijing to take
Apurva VishwanathJan 5, 2026
The Supreme Court has ruled on the bail pleas of several activists accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. While the verdict offers relief to some, it reinforces a stringent stance on others
Soumyarendra BarikJan 5, 2026
For tech companies such as X, the only real legal consequence in India is determined by the safe harbour protections that are available to them under the country’s Information Technology Act, 2000
Anagha JayakumarJan 5, 2026
The rebuttal marks the latest response in a year-long campaign by the US to annexe the autonomous Danish province. Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in 'purchasing' and taking control of the Arctic island from
Sukrita BaruahJan 5, 2026
Since May 2025, the Assam government has taken recourse to “pushing” declared foreigners “back”, or forcing them across the international border without any discussions with the other country.
Explained DeskJan 4, 2026
Rodríguez, 56, comes from a family well-known for its Leftist political standing. She enjoyed the confidence of Nicolas Maduro, and, curiously, US officials also reportedly had her as their pick to succeed Maduro.
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