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Policemen stand guard as a Nepalese Civil society activist holds a placard reacting to the developments in Myanmar during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, February 1, 2021. (AP/Niranjan Shrestha)

DC Edit | Myanmar back to square one

The reason given for the transfer of power is voter fraud in the elections held last November, which must be the weakest...

2 Feb 2021 8:10 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during the post-budget press conference, at National Media Centre in New Delhi, Monday, February. 1, 2021. (PTI/Arun Sharma)

DC Edit | Budgetâ€™s thrust is good, now government must deliver

Despite the misses, the intent and direction of the Budget are good, and the government must work on delivering on its...

2 Feb 2021 7:34 AM IST

Supreme Court on Friday directed that no coercive action should be taken till July last week against private companies. ( PTI Photo)

DC Edit | Judicial correction

The two judgments triggered widespread outrage among the general public as well as the legal circles

1 Feb 2021 8:46 AM IST

The court is likely to pronounce orders on Tuesday on issues related to the farm laws and the farmers protests at Delhis borders and may take a call on setting up a committee headed by a former Chief Justice of India to find ways to resolve the impasse. (Photo:AFP)

DC Edit | Pass a resolution on MSP, drop cases against farmers

While the prospect of talks re-starting is no bad thing, the first thing is that the perspective should be clear

1 Feb 2021 8:28 AM IST

Tandav might have been a fit case to address larger issues pertaining to art and how artistes cannot be held accountable for the characters they play on screen. (Image credit: Twitter)

DC Edit | Assault on cinema, art, humour

The makers of the OTT serial were profusely apologetic and even removed some scenes against which objections were raised

30 Jan 2021 8:50 AM IST

Langar being prepared for farmers during their ongoing protest against the new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi, Sunday, January 10, 2021. (PTI/Arun Sharma)

DC Edit | Talks the only way to end farm law agitation

The state governments have taken an inimical attitude towards the protesting farmers sitting there

30 Jan 2021 8:06 AM IST

V.K. Sasikala, file picture (Image source: DC Image/N Sampath)

DC Edit l Inconsequential homecoming?

The common man wants to know if Sasikala can turn the politics of Tamil Nadu upside down

29 Jan 2021 4:15 AM IST

Picture used for representational purposes only (Image Source: Freepik)

DC Edit l Budget: A challenge and an opportunity

There is a hope among people and businesspersons that the government would come out in support of the economy

29 Jan 2021 4:15 AM IST

Kerala now faces an uphill task. (DC photo)

DC Edit | Kerala must step up Covid fight

Kerala has seen only 3,643 deaths due to COVID-19 as on January 26, thanks to the healthcare infrastructure it has...

28 Jan 2021 7:41 AM IST

In these circumstances, it was rather surprising that Indian and Chinese soldiers exchanged blows south of Naku La (pass) in northern Sikkim last week. PTI Photo

DC Edit | China playing long game, be vigilant and prepared

Nothing could be more ideal than seeking peace through diplomacy and pursuing disengagement and de-escalation

28 Jan 2021 7:24 AM IST

Evidence produced in court showed how unsuspecting officers had been giving out information on their postings and the whereabouts of other colleagues on social media, putting national security at risk, despite earlier advisories on conduct of military personnel on social media. (Photo | Pixabay - PixelKult)

DC Edit | Bihar cops overstep limits

The Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar, has not helped matters either by talking up against criticism of the government...

27 Jan 2021 8:27 AM IST

Protesters climb a flagpole at the ramparts of the Red Fort as farmers continue to demonstrate against the central governments recent agricultural reforms in New Delhi on January 26, 2021. (Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

DC Edit | History made on R-Day, but disorder regrettable

They will need to remain united â€” if they are serious about their demands â€” while ensuring the isolation of violent...

27 Jan 2021 7:51 AM IST