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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Motihari, Bihar, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Sunil Gatade | Congress as BJP bugbear: A sign of changing times?

PM Modi's campaign rhetoric takes an unexpected turn as the Congress emerges as a key focus in the 2024 elections.

22 May 2024 12:18 AM IST

Voters wait in a queue at a polling station to cast their votes for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Mumbai, Monday, May 20, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | Low voter turnout not healthy for democracy

Voter apathy plagues fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, raises concerns for democracy

22 May 2024 12:12 AM IST

The International Criminal Courts pursuit of justice in the Gaza War raises questions about the effectiveness of international legal mechanisms. (Image: Twitter)

AA Edit | ICC acts, but it may be futile

Despite its mandate, the International Criminal Court struggles to arrest heads of state implicated in conflicts.

22 May 2024 12:07 AM IST

Iranians gather at Valiasr Square in central Tehran to mourn the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and seven others in a helicopter crash the previous day, on May 20, 2024. Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was confirmed dead on May 20 after search and rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

AA Edit | Will Iran see any changes after Raisi dies in a crash?

Tragic crash claims the life of President Raisi and other officials, raising questions about aviation safety under US...

21 May 2024 10:20 PM IST

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)

Aakar Patel | After NHRC loses its UN links, India might lose vote at...

India's National Human Rights Commission faces accreditation issues over concerns of independence and effectiveness

21 May 2024 4:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meting for Lok Sabha elections, in Cuttack, Monday, May 20, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Shikha Mukerjee | Amid great expectations, voters keep all guessing

With just two weeks left before results, the BJP and Congress vie for dominance in a contentious 2024 Lok Sabha...

21 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Purulia, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Parties compete to breach code

Modi alleges Mamata Banerjee appeases Muslim hardliners, sparking controversy over religious organisations' involvement...

21 May 2024 12:05 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 | Why wait for SC? Reveal poll data, silence critics

Election Commission urged to ensure transparency by publishing booth-wise poll data

20 May 2024 12:29 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremony for the Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israels Wars and Victims of Terrorism at Yad LeBanim in Jerusalem, Israel, Sunday, May 12, 2024. Israel will observe Memorial Day from sunset tonight until sunset May 13, when Independence Day begins.( Debbie Hill/Pool Photo via AP)

AA Edit | Onus on Israel to stop Gaza war

Benny Gantz gives Netanyahu a three-week deadline to address Gaza war issues, as the offensive in Rafah ramps up

20 May 2024 12:18 AM IST

A woman shows her inked finger after casting her vote at a polling booth during the fourth phase of General Elections-2024 in Pulwama, J & K, Monday, May 13, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Anita Anand | Why I will vote for diversity: Freedom of faith and...

On May 25, voting with hope for an India that values its rich tapestry of languages, religions, and cultures against...

20 May 2024 12:06 AM IST

The ICMR emphasises the importance of balanced, home-cooked meals over packaged foods to improve Indias health outcomes. (Image: Freepik)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Eat right to stay fighting fit, age well ICMR's...

ICMR's dietary guidelines highlight the urgent need for balanced nutrition in India

20 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

A satirical reflection on the idiosyncrasies of Indian society, questioning our blind spots and cultural rituals. (Image: Krishna Shastri Devulapalli)

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | Will the coming days be better?

Exploring the absurdities that define us, from ritual obsessions to our undying love for sentiment and image.

19 May 2024 12:05 AM IST