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]Karnataka must junk quota non-solution
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Forcing firms to look within the local talent pool for half of managerial and 70% of non-managerial jobs, with onerous compliances, would surely impact the state’s growth momentum.
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What the Khedkar saga uncovers
The unfolding saga of Puja Khedkar involves multiple allegations of misconduct, including forgery and misuse of official documents, raising concerns about the credibility of the Indian bureaucracy.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 09:08 PM IST
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Trump’s smart pick in Vance
Author JD Vance, known for "Hillbilly Elegy," could be Trump's VP pick despite lack of experience. He embodies the core values of the MAGA movement.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:51 PM IST
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The case for sharing sacred spaces, sites
India’s architectural heritage, including places of worship, needs to be preserved the way it is, recognising often complicated histories
![Dhar [Madhya Pradesh], Jul 15 (ANI): A view of the Bhojshala Temple as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submits survey report on Bhojshala complex before Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Dhar on Monday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/16/150x84/Dhar--Madhya-Pradesh---Jul-15--ANI---A-view-of-the_1721143231399.jpg "Dhar [Madhya Pradesh], Jul 15 (ANI): A view of the Bhojshala Temple as Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submits survey report on Bhojshala complex before Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Dhar on Monday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)")
Published on Jul 16, 2024 08:51 PM IST
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Bypoll wins further enthuse the Opposition
The exceptional results in favour of the INDIA bloc in 13 bypolls held in seven states suggest that the Opposition, which delivered a vastly improved performance in the general election, still has the wind in its sails
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 09:03 PM IST
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Demography and its discontents
India's official population data is outdated, with the 2021 Census on hold. UN report estimates 2024 population at 1.45 billion, highlighting demographic challenges and opportunities.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 09:02 PM IST
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In Nepal, a game of musical chairs for power
For India, it will be essential that the new dispensation in Kathmandu maintains a balanced position between the two Asian giants.
Published on Jul 14, 2024 11:08 PM IST
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Political violence haunts America
The attack may boost Donald Trump’s prospects, but the larger story of America’s democratic backsliding and violence should worry the rest of the world
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:30 AM IST
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US politics in the crosshairs
The attack may boost Donald Trump’s prospects, but the larger story of America’s democratic backsliding and violence should worry the rest of the world
Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:59 PM IST
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NATO@75 faces hard questions
The alliance made plans and promises. But it is struggling to respond to Trump’s rise in the US and the China-Russia axis at its borders
Published on Jul 12, 2024 09:19 PM IST
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Raising the bar on gender parity
SC rules divorced Muslim women entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CPC, emphasizing gender parity over personal law, in line with progressive jurisprudence.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:07 PM IST
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The challenge that is coaching Team India
Gautam Gambhir starts with the team on a high, thanks to a World Cup win – but that just raises expectations of his own stint.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 09:32 PM IST
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Modi in Moscow, in a balancing act
New Delhi’s ties with Russia have held strong, but the challenge now is to make the West see reason in India’s strategic choices, autonomy
Published on Jul 10, 2024 09:30 PM IST
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Reading caste in a political murder
Murder of BSP leader exposes a fault line within the social justice narrative in Tamil Nadu politics
Published on Jul 09, 2024 09:15 PM IST
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The desperate need to protect the Aravallis
The well-being of around 64 million people in the NCR is linked to the health of the Aravallis.The most precious real estate in NCR belongs to all citizens and natural life.
Published on Jul 09, 2024 09:15 PM IST
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Far-Right fails to win France
French National Assembly elections deliver surprise results: Left-wing NFP gains, Macron's centrist Ensemble rises, far-Right National Rally defeated.
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 09:15 PM IST
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In the Kulgam encounter, signs of ground shifting
The terror strikes may be an attempt by the militants and their patrons to seize the narrative, create a climate of fear, and derail attempts to revive legislative politics. The State should not fall for it.
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:15 PM IST
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Can Budget factor in political capital and global headwinds?
The global economy might become more unpredictable in the future. This increases the need for a more cautionary approach to policymaking.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:46 PM IST
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NEET needs a total makeover
Stop-gap measures won’t help to regain public trust in the discredited medical entrance exam
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:44 PM IST
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Behind the UK’s Labour landslide
Labour Party led by Keir Starmer wins landslide victory in UK election, relegating Conservatives to worst performance. Challenges ahead include economy, public services, and Brexit.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST
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Macro factors back sharp Sensex rise
Rejuvenating broad-based growth without hurting investor sentiment is the most important economic policy challenge at the moment.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
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No India-China thaw at SCO meet
New Delhi did well to continue to push for de-escalation at LAC. This will need more than talks at the diplomatic and military levels
![Astana [Kazakhstan], Jul 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in Astana on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/150x84/Astana--Kazakhstan---Jul-04--ANI---External-Affair_1720107800544.jpg "Astana [Kazakhstan], Jul 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, in Astana on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)")
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
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House must get back on course
The Opposition has a right to be heard, but should also exercise its responsibility to listen
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:19 PM IST
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Hathras tragedy underscores failure to learn from the past
The stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday that left 121 dead is yet another instance of administrative inertia compounding the risks from poor organisation
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:13 PM IST
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Rise of far-right in Paris will echo across Europe
Much more is at stake than Macron’s political future as the outcome of the polls could also influence European integration and support for Ukraine in its dragging war with Russia.
Published on Jul 02, 2024 09:07 PM IST
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Battle for the reins of SAD
How the party emerges from the rebellion within its ranks will have a bearing on Punjab’s social and political dynamic
Published on Jul 02, 2024 09:07 PM IST
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Low turnout in Tehran reflects a political crisis
This election should serve as a wake-up call for the Supreme Leader and his aides about the need for change.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 08:48 PM IST
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Coping with the monsoon impact
The infrastructure collapse after a single day’s rain is a wakeup call for the city to reimagine its future
Published on Jul 01, 2024 08:45 PM IST
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Governor vs CM in Bengal is an unedifying spectacle
The open war between the Raj Bhavan and the West Bengal CM’s office needs to be placed in the context of reports concerning overreach by governors
Published on Jun 30, 2024 11:40 PM IST
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The T20 cup of joy and glory
The triumph in Barbados coincides with the exit of two game greats and coach Rahul Dravid. The rebuilding of the team must start now
Published on Jun 30, 2024 11:36 PM IST
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