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India, China must adhere to past agreements to keep the peace along the border. The Chinese government’s announcement on December 30 that it had come up with its own names for 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh could not have come at a more precarious moment for...
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The Government must give a more transparent account of its actions against NGOs. If the past few years of enhanced measures against non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in India had not put enough of a squeeze on them, then the Ministry of Home...
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Israel is again violating international norms and laws with repeated strikes against Syria. The missile strike at Syria’s Latakia port on Tuesday is yet another reminder that the conflict in the Arab country is far from over. This is the second strike on...
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Formation of a panel to look into withdrawal of AFSPA from Nagaland is a welcome move. The announcement by the Nagaland government that a high-powered panel will be set up to look into the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in the State addresses a...
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Karnataka should not pursue regressive legislation in the name of curbing conversion. It is unfortunate that Karnataka has joined the band of States that want to enact regressive laws aimed at policing the private lives and beliefs of citizens in the name of...
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Foreign secretary's visit showcases Delhi's careful balancing act on Myanmar, lays out the challenge. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s two-day visit to Myanmar, the first by a highranking Indian official since the coup in February, points to...
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Any attempt to repurpose the politics of J&K with the delimitation exercise is bound to fail The proposed remapping of Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory (UT) by the J&K Delimitation Commission has got the entire spectrum of regional parties in...
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More efforts should be made to wean away fishermen from trawlers. The arrest of 68 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities between December 18 and 20 and the impounding of 10 boats for “poaching” in territorial waters have again raised...
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Despite progressive aspects, linking electoral rolls with Aadhaar raises apprehensions An unwillingness to allow meaningful debate and invite wider consultation can undo even the progressive aspects of problematic legislation. Ignoring protests, the Union government...
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India must redouble efforts towards Central Asia to counter the ‘Great Game’ rivalries The third India-Central Asia Dialogue convened by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday is one in a series of timely connections to the region by New Delhi...
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Focus must be on creating social awareness about women’s reproductive health and rights Good intent does not guarantee favourable outcomes. Coercive laws without wide societal support often fail to deliver even when their statement of objects and reasons aims...
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