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The Supreme Court has chosen to make public its reiterated recommendations with regard to certain judges whose appointments the government has been sitting on for over five years now. (Representational Image)

AA Edit | Are govts twisting laws to jail critics before election?

The judiciary expresses apprehensions over the misuse of legal provisions to target political opponents

10 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during a roadshow in support of BJPs candidate from South Chennai constituency Tamilisai Soundararajan, ahead of the Lok Sabha election, in Chennai, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)

Sunil Gatade | Anxiety rises within BJP: Where's buzz over polls?

As Narendra Modi aims to equal Nehru's record, challenges and uncertainties loom large over the BJP's election campaign.

10 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to hold the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30 next year. (AP)

AA Edit | Heed SC message on climate

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling: Right to Equality Extended to Include Protection Against Climate Change

9 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

People take part in a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP/PTI)

AA Edit | Gaza war: Few options are left for Israel's Netanyahu

As the Gaza conflict persists, Israeli Prime Minister faces tough choices amid international pressure.

9 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Why rush to war zones? Jobs at home declining

Exploring the Disparity Between Economic Growth and Social Welfare in India

9 April 2024 12:05 AM IST

The survey said 81 per cent of people trust the transparency of the current voting process. (Photo: PTI/Representational Image)

Aakar Patel | Free, fair polls: How Bangladesh & Pakistan show the way...

Erosion of Democracy in South Asia: Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan Under Scrutiny

8 April 2024 11:06 PM IST

A police vehicle after it was attacked by villagers during NIAs investigation into the 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case, in Purba Medinipur district, Saturday, April 6, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Don't politicise criminal probes

Recent incidents in West Bengal highlight the escalating challenges to non-partisan law enforcement and criminal...

8 April 2024 12:11 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually attends the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Madhya Pradesh programme, on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | New India' faces new set of First World problems'

Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, India navigates a new era of foreign relations, confronting challenges &...

7 April 2024 11:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Nawada, Sunday, April 7, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Will Modi's narrative work or is the...

Amidst assumptions of single-party rule, dissenting voices highlight the diversity and complexity of India's political...

7 April 2024 11:49 PM IST

Indias armed forces maintain their apolitical stance, prioritizing constitutional values over partisan interests. (PTI File Image)

Bhopinder Singh | Why the Indian armed forces need to hold the line,...

Amid rising debates, India's military remains steadfast in its commitment to constitutional principles, steering clear...

7 April 2024 11:41 PM IST

An Indian Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Indian water boarders. The use of the Kachchatheevu issue for domestic political purposes has escalated tensions with Sri Lanka, echoing past instances of diplomatic maneuvering. (Image by P. Peethambaran)

Manish Tewari | Partisan politics shouldn't guide diplomatic agenda

Recent Moves Stir Tensions with Sri Lanka, Echoing Past Instances of Political Maneuvering

7 April 2024 12:41 AM IST

Friends gather for an unexpected discussion on elections and voter preferences over a bottle of scotch. (Image: rawpixel.com on Freepik/Representational)

Shashi Warrier | For pure' politics, let 'em eat cake!

A Chance Encounter Leads to Political Insights and Market Research Plans

7 April 2024 12:27 AM IST