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Policy normalisation is often feared, but it is, in fact, a good sign that the economy is returning to normal after the pandemic-inflicted shock. The hope is that this is not the old slow normal,

The Supreme Court today ordered status quo in the controversial transfers of the two Chief Justices – Justice M M Ismail of the Madras High Court to the Kerala High Court and Justice K B

Desecration of the Tricolour at the Red Fort on Republic Day is one of the many instances when protests that claimed to protect constitutional values have ended up targeting the country’s honour.

One can only hope that the police and, especially the judiciary, the subordinate judiciary, will see through this game to catch the culprits and not the innocents.

Those finding echoes of fictional dystopias in memes involving a dance video and Myanmar's coup seem to miss the irony

The coup has exposed the rather naïve political understanding of Aung San Suu Kyi who tried hard to make peace with the military.

Government’s order on international seminars in universities reeks of distrust, stifles freedoms. It must be withdrawn

In many cities and towns, LIC employees held rallies against the ordinance which was described as calculated aggression against their hard won rights.

Investment in human capital, science and research remains the Achilles heel of Indian policy. The budget allocation for agriculture research and education has constantly declined from 0.31 per cent of the gross value added of

Budget also underlines the government’s commitment towards structural reforms, which can truly lay the foundations for “Atmanirbhar Bharat”

From the cumbersome suitcase to the convenient tablet — the budget has shaped up

Given India’s position in the region and its history of supporting democratic traditions, Delhi is likely to exert pressure for the restoration of democracy.

Financial sector proposals in Budget address specific concerns. Much will depend on how they are structured and executed

Any action against an individual fake news spreader cannot be showcased as press freedom under threat

While the government has failed to deliver what was promised through the main budget and subsequent mini-budgets, estimates for next year also point to missed opportunities to use fiscal measures to revive the ailing economy.

The strength of a country depends not on the number of magnificent structures it houses, but on the living standards of its residents.

Establishing formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan will send a strong message to China.

While the Budget is constructive and has helped to allay fears of excessive fiscal tightening, it did not go far enough to mitigate the tail risk that the current economic recovery does not turn into

Overall, the expenditure on agri-R&D needs to be doubled or even tripled in next three years, if growth in agriculture has to provide food security at a national level and subsidies on food and fertilisers

Against a fraught backdrop of Covid distress and farmers’ protests, Budget 2021-22 does what economy requires it to do, sends out much-needed message: Government means business

Army seizes power, turning clock back in Myanmar. India must leverage its influence to persuade it to step back

Incidents of stone throwing and arson continued even during the hour-long march by the army, which is stationed on the outskirts of the town.

This budget reflects policymaking that is risk-taking and ambitious. More importantly, when seen with the three Covid mini-budgets and seven previous annual budgets, it reflects policymaking that is iterative.

The budget should have shown how serious it was about inclusive growth by announcing direct cash support to informal workers, circular migrants, agricultural labour, in addition to steady in-kind food transfers from the overflowing coffers

Despite being acutely aware of the plight of the urban poor, given the lack of efficient channels to provide direct help, the government is relying on boosting economic growth, which can then create opportunities for