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As the Supreme Court refuses to impose timelines on Governors but warns against constitutional paralysis, and as the Telangana Speaker faces possible contempt for declining to decide defections, the Republic confronts an uncomfortable truth. Constitutional silence, once a gesture of restraint, is increasingly becoming a method of power
Sanghnomics: The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh supports the Modi government’s new Labour Codes, which modernise outdated laws, expand wage and social security coverage, and introduce protections for gig and unorganised workers nationwide
Contrary to initial forecasts, maize has overtaken sugarcane as the primary source of ethanol. It’s pushed up acreage under the crop but returns to farmers haven’t been commensurate. This situation should catalyse policy makers to revisit their package of incentives
Reform of the Collegium system should prioritise efficiency, transparency, and accountability, avoiding power struggles and ensuring judicial independence in appointments
A stunning growth rate of 8.0% in the first half of the year, despite global headwinds, higher US tariffs on Indian exports, and volatility in capital flows, highlights the underlying strength of robust private consumption and investment
GDP topped 8% in July-September quarter, the first such occasion in five quarters. The underlying economic momentum will influence RBI’s monetary policy committee
Women proved they can decide who forms the government. The question now is whether anyone can stop governments from mortgaging their future to buy their consent, one bank alert at a time
What began as a creative hack to grab attention has quickly become a gimmick. And like all gimmicks, it risks trivialising something important
Supreme Court’s recent verdict which removed timelines for a governor to clear Bills passed by state assemblies showcased the controversial role of the office from the very beginning
India’s reliance on jugaad in computing leads to fragile, unreliable systems. True progress requires rigorous computer science education, formal reasoning, and principled design instead of improvisation and shortcuts
The most significant changes are the subordination of all arms of the military to the Pakistan army, and the concentration of power in an individual rather than the institution. The country’s history shows that meaningful opposition to such an arrangement will come from within the military rather than civilian actors
States need to notify new rules that are in sync with the Codes. In the interim, the Codes can be partly implemented under the existing rules. This transition phase is likely to lead to an uncertain operating environment as the Codes’ provisions on gratuity payments and contract hiring may trigger big changes
India must shift from relying on global capital to empowering domestic wealth for growth. By investing in its own innovation and private markets, India can secure its future
India's transmission infrastructure lags behind the rapid growth in power generation and consumption, leading to bottlenecks and delays. Strategic investments, policy reforms, and integrated planning are essential to support the renewable energy transition
Prized by Punjab, Haryana and the Union, the Centre’s stillborn idea of tightening its grip on the city through a constitutional amendment may have been a way of testing the waters. The last word hasn’t been said yet
The last two attempts to introduce a new iteration of a law governing seeds ran into strong opposition. Government needs to take States and other stakeholders on board to successfully update the legal framework Siraj Hussain
A base case scenario of average growth rate till 2040 of 6.7 percent will place India in the upper middle-income category of economies. Investment and labour availability will play key roles in this journey
India’s labour law reform consolidates 29 legislations into four Codes, simplifying compliance, enhancing worker protections, and promoting flexibility. These changes aim to boost investment, job creation, and inclusivity, supporting economic growth
The greatest resistance to US nuclear testing would not come from China or Russia, but from the southwestern states of Nevada and Utah which have historically suffered because of nuclear testing
UK’s budget will be unveiled on November 26 in the backdrop of a severe fiscal challenge. But the bigger challenge for the country is social, the migration debate is now the battlefield on which the nation’s future will be fought. Indians and UK citizens of Indian heritage will not escape its fallout
The Supreme Court held it cannot impose timelines on Governors or the President for Bill assent but may issue a limited mandamus against prolonged inaction, balancing separation of powers with ensuring constitutional functioning
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat reiterates that “Hindu” refers to shared civilisational Dharma, not religion or worship, emphasising spirituality, inclusiveness and the universal, eternal nature of Sanatan Dharma
Pakistan’s long used sabre-rattling as a tool to internationalise conflict with India. While Munir’s constitutional coup may not escalate risks through a new doctrine, the mistrust it generates poses the real risk
Three political parties across three states in region have announced a plan to merge. The main barrier against the functioning of a common political party is the region’s diversity. The region has many ethnic tribes, having their own identity issues
Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence was foreseen. Jamaat-e-Islami now controls the levers of state power, which is expected to consolidate further after next year’s ‘managed’ election. It leaves Awami League as the only meaningful opposition, which may even nudge its traditional political rivals to quietly back it
