Telecom tribunal reforms to handle data protection pleas

In early January this year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (Rules) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act). Several criticisms of this draft have emerged, which include the Union government’s discretion to appoint members to the Data Protection Board (DPB or … Read more

A liberal democracy, we don’t want to import politics from overseas: New Zealand PM on diaspora Khalistan supporters

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gestres during an interview in New Delhi on March 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar New Zealand and India “bookend” the Indo-Pacific region, and should work together on building security in the region, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in an exclusive interview to The Hindu. Mr. … Read more

Understanding the role of English in modern India: Colonial legacy, ownership, and linguistic evolution

As India progresses steadily on its path towards becoming a global economic and political power, can we still consider English merely a vestige of colonialism in contemporary Indian society? In the ongoing debates surrounding language in modern India, it is essential to reflect on the role and significance of English in our lives today. Beyond … Read more

Heralding new land reforms – The Hindu

The N. Chandrababu Naidu government has introduced a series of land reforms to overhaul land administration in Andhra Pradesh. These include enacting new laws and amending existing ones, implementing policy changes, introducing administrative modifications to streamline the management of land records, and addressing land disputes. The government claims that these measures are necessary to protect … Read more

Letters to The Editor — March 19, 2025

Tensions in Nagpur Aurangzeb, the longest reigning Mughal Emperor, died in 1707. His final resting place has now become a focal point for violence in Nagpur. Any attempt to demolish the tomb is not only a dangerous attempt to rewrite history but is also a direct threat to the peace and stability of the State. … Read more

Corrections and Clarifications — March 19, 2025

The Rajya Sabha MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, belongs to the Shiv Sena (UBT), and not the Congress, as mentioned in a report, “Notice to Air India over woman’s injury” (‘News’ page, March 18, 2025). Published – March 19, 2025 12:32 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit