Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have already received international approbation for their finesse in navigating critical political crises in many places, and Mr Modi is already counted as among the noted statesmen in the world.
The parliamentary debate on the Indian Constitution has reignited critical discussions about the country's foundational values, its historical trajectory, and its future direction.
The judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, charged with upholding constitutional values and serving as an impartial arbiter of disputes.
Even though he avoided limelight throughout his life, last week he was a headline in all Kolkata newspapers including The Statesman. And, in all international newspapers earlier in the month.
Was the law taken in one’s hand? The answer is ‘yes’. Otherwise, why did the Central government exercise the power of parens patriae (parent of the nation) and prevent the victims from filing suits through lawyers of their choice?
A piece titled “Most world leaders have pardon power. Few use it the way Trump has,” appeared in The Washington Post on 20 January 2021, the day of Joe Biden’s inauguration.
The incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim couple was forced to give up their newly purchased home following protests from neighbours, serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of communal harmony in India.
By 2016-17, Facebook had designed a business model that aimed at maximising the ‘user engagement’, that is how much time users spent on their platform, and started collecting data on what they liked and shared.
India and China are competitors in Asia. India is the only country in the region to have halted the Chinese military in its tracks.
The Congress party is facing significant challenges in sustaining its political momentum after an encouraging performance in the Lok Sabha elections.
