International law, ‘optional’ for powerful states
The article argues that public international law is increasingly becoming 'optional' for powerful states, leading to the erosion of a rules-based international order. It cites n...
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30 May 2026
Different directions: On the Quad, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The article discusses the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, highlighting its initiatives and the challenges to the grouping's unity and relevance. Key initiatives include ...
On Ebola, India must stay alert, not alarmed
The article discusses the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting the global interconnectedness of infectious diseases. It emph...
29 May 2026
A heat crisis in Telangana that burns beyond the thermometer
The article details a severe heat crisis in Telangana, highlighting the devastating impact of extreme temperatures on vulnerable populations, particularly daily wage laborers an...
Child trafficking gangs on prowl, target poverty-stricken women in Andhra
Child trafficking gangs are operating extensively in Andhra Pradesh, exploiting poverty-stricken women and desperate childless couples. These networks have wide inter-state conn...
Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has declared that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life (Article 21) and has issued comprehensive directives to States and Union Te...
Validating flaws: on the Supreme Court and the SIR
The article critically analyzes the Supreme Court's recent verdict upholding the Election Commission of India's (ECI) 'Systematic Identification of Registrants' (SIR) exercise f...
Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime
The article critically analyzes India's cow protection laws, highlighting their ineffectiveness in increasing cow populations, their negative economic impact on farmers, and the...
Quantum-safe thinking: on the new DST Task Force report
The article discusses a new DST Task Force report on making India's digital ecosystems quantum-safe. It highlights the long-term but urgent threat posed by quantum computers, wh...
Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
The article analyzes whether increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges will effectively resolve the issue of judicial pendency. It discusses the us...
27 May 2026
Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening
Canada imposed a temporary travel ban on residents from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak, following a similar ban by the US. Th...
K9 warriors and robotic dogs steal spotlight at Exercise PRAGATI 2026
Exercise PRAGATI 2026, a multinational military training involving India and 12 friendly nations, showcased the Indian Army's K9 warriors (military dogs, including indigenous Ra...