Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference on May 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to mark its second anniversary on March 20 with a mega event in Hosapete in north Karnataka. It has been an eventful two years for the man in the hot … Read more
Clear the air The verbal duel that has ensued ever since U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for the understanding/ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan, is getting to be even more curious as India is equally vociferous in refuting America’s claims (“India reasserts stand on Kashmir after U.S. claims”, May 14). We now learn … Read more
Due to a data input error, the India map in the article, “With a new Pope, an understanding of Catholicism in India”, which appeared in the ‘Data Point’ section on May 13, 2025, was incorrectly presented with the contours of Sikkim State being shaded out. We apologise for the error. The map has been corrected … Read more
For the fifth time in as many days the U.S. President has claimed credit for bringing India and Pakistan back from “nuclear conflict” by mediating the May 10 ceasefire agreement, a claim that is puzzling and problematic. The claim of mediation has been rebutted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), unofficially and more formally … Read more
‘The focus inevitably shifts to the role of the police because they spearhead the process of criminalisation’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Procedural law tends to receive less attention than substantive law in criminal law discussions. A major reason for this is that procedural criminal law is seen as dealing with the prosaic question of … Read more
Justice, if not unduly delayed, restores public faith in due process and the criminal justice system. The recent verdict in the Pollachi sexual assault case, where a Coimbatore Mahila Court convicted all nine accused and sentenced them to life imprisonment for the remainder of their natural lives, is a significant step in this regard. More … Read more
‘India’s standoff with Pakistan has shown a sophisticated style of escalation management’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images The recent India-Pakistan standoff presents a significant shift in the evolution of modern day warfare. It signifies a transformation in India’s military engagement that transcends a traditional understanding of how wars are fought in South Asia and beyond. … Read more
India celebrates May 11 as National Technology Day in remembrance of the momentous occasion when we became a nuclear power state by conducting the Pokhran-II tests in 1998. This event not only conferred nuclear status on India but also celebrated the achievement of scientific advancement, indigenous innovation, and technological self-reliance. Under the leadership of former … Read more
The agricultural sector accounts for almost 80% of the water withdrawal in India. Every year, 688 billion cubic metres of water is consumed by the farm sector, the highest in the world. Irrigation is an inevitable input for increasing agricultural production. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu On March 13, 2025, Kailash Arjun Nagare, a 2020 … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh government has expedited the process of setting up the High Court Bench in Kurnool and has identified buildings to accommodate 15 judges. It may be recalled that the State Assembly had passed a unanimous resolution for the setting up of a High Court Bench in Kurnool in November 2024. The government’s decision … Read more