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Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Decision to cancel Pak talks imprudent

Nirmala Sitharaman had boasted on a Hindi television programme that we also sever the heads of enemies but do not...

23 Sept 2018 7:09 AM IST

Mayawati jolt for Opposition

The BJP suddenly looks to be on a better wicket in key north Indian states than it was just days back.

22 Sept 2018 5:00 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

US-China trade war a threat to the world

The trade war would have to be factored in at least for the Trump administration's remaining two years unless China...

22 Sept 2018 4:58 AM IST

The Supreme Court ruled last year that triple talaq is unconstitutional, but despite that it is suspected the the practice still prevails with Muslim men divorcing their wives. (Photo: File)

A step for gender justice

It's not certain if marital discords are best settled by jailing one of the parties.

21 Sept 2018 12:21 AM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. (Photo: PTI/File)

RSS hasn't changed any of its core ideas

The RSS runs the BJP, not day-to-day but like a board of directors does.

21 Sept 2018 12:20 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, Government had announced in the budget that consolidation of banks was also in our agenda and the first step has been announced. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Merger of 3 banks: Danger lies ahead

The NPAs of the three banks are around Rs 80,000 crores, so from day one the merged entity will suffer.

20 Sept 2018 12:21 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

Hold a floor test in Goa

The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party has already hinted its leader be allowed to step into Mr Parrikar's shoes.

20 Sept 2018 12:16 AM IST

Why this urgency over 'Jammu and Kashmir' local body polls?

The polling stretches over a two-month period from early October to early December at a time when there is political...

19 Sept 2018 1:08 AM IST

H. Raja, BJP national general secretary

Check disruptive leaders

The BJP leader is also known for constant run-ins with followers of atheistic social reformer Periyar.

19 Sept 2018 1:03 AM IST

Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan. (Photo: File)

Trace, punish culprits in uniform

The Kerala police isn't the only force in this elaborate dance of puppets by networks run by politicians and...

18 Sept 2018 12:17 AM IST

BSP Chief Mayawati (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati's new tactics put alliance at risk

Mayawati declared in Lucknow on Sunday that she would fight alone if her share in the coalition was less than half the...

18 Sept 2018 12:16 AM IST

Political parties and the petroleum dealers association condemned the hike saying it would have a cascading effect and result in rise in prices of essential commodities. (Representational image)

Decisive govt action needed on eco front

There's no alternative in the immediate future but to curb imports of non-essential goods.

17 Sept 2018 12:11 AM IST