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Justice K.M. Joseph

Uphold collegium's right to pick judges

Now that the collegium has reiterated its choice, the government must accept the recommendation and make the...

13 May 2018 1:22 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Democracy on trial in Bengal

Given the extraordinary state of affairs, the high court permitted candidates to email their nominations.

13 May 2018 1:21 AM IST

While a deal with Walmart would give Flipkart additional capital to fight back, the US-based company would get wider access to Indias booming e-commerce market

Walmart-Flipkart deal: Many questions arise

Its entry into India is driven by having to compete with Amazon in e-commerce.

12 May 2018 12:55 AM IST

Mahathir led the Southeast Asian nation for 22 years and his unexpected return to the prime minister ship ends the previously unbroken rule of Barisan Nasional (BN), the coalition that had governed Malaysia since independence from Britain in 1957. (Photo: AP)

A stunning comeback

As Malaysia's longest-serving PM, Dr Mahathir had a striking regional and international presence.

12 May 2018 12:50 AM IST

Justice K.M. Joseph

Collegium must stand firm

Isn't it time yet for a formal meeting of the collegium to take place and place the ball firmly back in the government...

11 May 2018 7:22 AM IST

US president Donald Trump

Trump's move should not hit India-Iran ties

In light of President Trump overturning the Iran deal, it's not clear how much confidence Kim Jong-un will have in US...

11 May 2018 7:19 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehabooba Mufti on Monday once again advocated resumption of peace dialogue with Pakistan which, she said, was vital in order to seek an end to the suffering of the people of the State. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K: Yet another warning

It is necessary to reiterate that no form of normality can return without a carefully calibrated political process...

10 May 2018 1:22 AM IST

SC can't be silent on how bench is set up

The formation of the five-member bench seems valid, but the fundamental question is whether the CJI set it up.

10 May 2018 1:19 AM IST

JD(S) national president H.D. Deve Gowda at a press conference in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo:DC)

Games JD(S) still plays

To the public the JD(S) still insists, like the BJP and Congress, that they need nobody's support and will win enough...

9 May 2018 7:12 AM IST

Prime Minster Narendra Modi

Paralysis hits projects: Why so many delays?

Interestingly, most of the projects delayed are in the railways, highways and power sectors.

9 May 2018 7:09 AM IST

This abduction could be an expression of Islamabads frustration with this emerging arrangement. But New Delhi must remain steadfast in standing by the people of Afghanistan. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Stand firmly by Afghans

Given the political dynamics, it's more than likely that the Taliban were behind the kidnapping.

8 May 2018 6:24 AM IST

Traders body CAIT demanded scrutiny of the proposed $12-billion Flipkart-Walmart deal.

Walmart-Flipkart deal must be closely vetted

Chinese toys, fireworks, lighting and light fittings have pushed their Indian counterparts towards extinction.

8 May 2018 6:22 AM IST