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US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

War, lies and failure: That's the story of US in Afghan

As highlighted in the report, the lack of a clear strategy and conflicting objectives has dogged the war from the...

13 Dec 2019 1:59 AM IST

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

Citizenship Bill: Will BJP stand to gain electorally?

After being passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, it remains a mere formality for the Citizenship (Amendment)...

13 Dec 2019 1:56 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Banks must follow the rules

Though the divergence could stem from differences of opinion on when a loan is bad, it will have material impact on bank...

13 Dec 2019 1:54 AM IST

The CAB cleared the Rajya Sabha on the strength of the votes of the JD(U), BJD, AIADMK, YSR Congress and TDP.

Govt passes CAB in RS with some secular' help

The CAB's opponents need to have the imagination to deal with the question politically.

13 Dec 2019 1:53 AM IST

In a written reply, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology also said that it is working on the Personal Data Protection Bill to safeguard the privacy of citizens, and it is proposed to table it in Parliament.

Carte blanche to spy on all

The Parliamentary Joint Select Committee has its task cut out to water down the draconian provisions.

12 Dec 2019 1:23 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Photo: ANI)

On CAB, govt out of sync with mood of the nation

This part of the country has not seen such comprehensive people's protests since the Assam agitation of the early...

12 Dec 2019 1:23 AM IST

A long queue of fire tenders (clockwise from above) at the site where a major fire killed 43 persons at Anaj Mandi area of Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Mystic Mantra: Can't each of us see God and be God in loving and...

Seeking to capitalise from every crisis, politicians begin blaming each other.

12 Dec 2019 1:23 AM IST

Its clear that India faces expanded and more potent cyber threats.

2020 cybersecurity policy has to enable global collaboration

The rapid expansion of digital penetration in India brings with it the need to strengthen cybersecurity.

12 Dec 2019 1:20 AM IST

Muslims are required to perform wudu in preparation for ritual prayers and for handling and reading the Quran.

The scientific' view? Islamophobia birthed CAB

The CAB and NRC both deal with citizenship and are driven by Islamophobia.

12 Dec 2019 1:18 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Spectre of Corbynism' was in essence a conspiracy

The fact that they are led by a mendacious monstrosity doesn't seem to matter.

12 Dec 2019 1:16 AM IST

What is relatively new is the growing public acceptance of such methods with even elected representatives advocating them.(Representational image)

Is Indian State strong or is it, in fact, failing?

Recent events offer telling examples of the paradox of the strong State in the Indian context.

12 Dec 2019 1:14 AM IST

Onlookers gather near the encounter site on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

We are all at risk if we ignore the rule of law

The four suspects were taken to the crime scene, ostensibly for a reconstruction of events as part of the investigation.

11 Dec 2019 1:25 AM IST