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A grim future in Israel..

13.04.19

With criminal indictment imminent on charges of corruption, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled off a fourth consecutive win in general elections to the Knesset on April 9. Though tied on seats with his main rival, Mr. Netanyahu has a...

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Jallianwala Bagh massacre: ‘Deep regret’ is simply not good enough..

12.04.19

Though no one was holding their breath, there was some expectation of a British apology on the occasion of the centenary of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, more so since the demand came... ...

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Trickeries of the money bill..

11.04.19

The Supreme Court has now heard oral arguments in Revenue Bar Association (RBA) v. Union of India, in which the validity of the Finance Act of 2017, insofar as it affects the structure and functioning of various judicial tribunals, is under challenge. At first...

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The right to criticise..

10.04.19

In its judgment dated April 8, the Manipur High Court ordered the release of journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem, who was charged with sedition under the National Security Act for criticising the Chief Minister. Though the petition was allowed only on the...

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Playing politics over the Golan Heights..

09.04.19

On March 21, U.S. President Donald Trump upended another long-standing American policy, tweeting: “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and...

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How closing Mexico border could hurt US..

08.04.19

While Trump has projected this as a punishment for Mexico, economists have warned that any such move would be disastrous for the US economy..................... ...

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Privacy in the age of sunshine laws..

06.04.19

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has finally concluded hearing a crucial appeal (after being nine years in cold storage) under the Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005. One of the three crucial questions raised in this case pertains to whether judges...

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Making sense of NYAY..

05.04.19

Guaranteed minimum income is a powerful idea that has already made some headway in various countries. Some European countries, for instance, guarantee a minimum income to their citizens. This requires extensive data collection as well as an effective cadre of welfare...

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Turf issues in fighting corruption..

04.04.19

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is complicated. This could perhaps not be avoided, given that what was being attempted was a new and bold experiment to pull the anti-corruption campaign out of oblivion. This law was badly needed, if only to lend a modicum of...

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Is there genuine change in Algeria?..

03.04.19

After weeks of public protests demanding that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down, the 82-year-old leader who has ruled for 20 years has finally announced that he will leave office. The pressure on him to quit came not only from the protesters but also...

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What makes PSLV-C45 special..

02.04.19

On Monday morning, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C45 rocket that carried one Indian and 28 international satellites into space. Like many of ISRO’s earlier missions, the launch of PSLV-C45 was special for unique features that...

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