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...
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29 May 2026
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...
PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific in meetings with Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the Foreign Ministers of Australia and Japan, reaffirming India's commitment to a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Paci...
India’s energy strategy needs price correction
The article discusses India's energy strategy amidst global geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to surging crude oil prices and in...
Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions
The article analyzes the constitutional implications of the alleged merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs with the BJP, invoking the 'merger' exception under the...
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bihar SIR on May 27
The Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict on the constitutionality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ...
Score board: On the CBSE’s credibility, its examination reforms
The article highlights severe issues within India's education system, specifically focusing on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CB...
26 May 2026
U.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The U.S. military conducted "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran amidst ongoing negotiations for an Iran deal. Former President Donald Trump proposed that any new Iran agreem...