The remarks have triggered debate over the powers of governments, the role of courts and the limits of executive discretion. The short answer is that governments can seek to end criminal proceedings in certain cases—but they cannot erase an FIR or halt a prosecution on their own
Trump’s latest executive orders target birth tourism and narrow categories of foreign nationals, but Indian H-1B and L-1 workers remain largely unaffected—for now.
Bofors transformed the way corruption was debated in India, altered the fortunes of the Congress under Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and became a touchstone for every major political campaign centred on probity in public life
A judge directed Meta to pay an additional $567 million to fund child mental health programmes and mandated sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram's safety features for young user
A white paper by the Transform Rural India (TRI) warns that India's ageing population is exposing the limits of its family-based care system
The amended IT Rules sharply cut takedown timelines as the Centre moves to address deepfakes, impersonation and other forms of harmful online content.
Prashant Kishor's meeting with Sunetra Pawar fuels speculation over a possible advisory role as the NCP reviews strategy ahead of upcoming local body elections.
A new report argues that helping growth-oriented rural businesses scale and hire workers could turn India’s vast enterprise base into a stronger source of employment
Scientists have used AI to design viable viruses never seen in nature, raising hopes for medical breakthroughs while prompting fresh concerns about biosecurity and the potential misuse of artificial intelligence in biological research
National
The police blamed selectively edited social media clips for creating a false link between protesters and the arrested accused
National
By PTI
Proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm as the BJP and AAP traded allegations over corruption, governance and accountability on the opening day of the Assembly's monsoon session
National
By PTI
Bharathi said the party would examine the bill clause by clause, assess whether its earlier suggestions have been incorporated, and only then take a final stand on supporting the legislation
National
The recommendations, submitted by a high-level committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary B Venugopal Reddy, come in the wake of a controversy earlier this year over the grant of minority status certificates to educational trusts
National
By PTI
AAP MP Sanjay Singh said the campaign will start in West Bengal and expand to Gujarat, Haryana, Telangana and Chhattisgarh, as the party steps up its opposition to the Centre's E20 fuel policy
National
The party unveiled its new leadership team, announced a nationwide membership drive and said it would focus on grassroots organisation rather than electoral politics
National
The CBI has chargesheeted 13 individuals, including NTA experts Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni, and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
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SubscribeThe resilience of Indian democracy lies less in the certainty of its institutions than in the persistence of its citizens. Across decades, governments with formidable parliamentary strength have learnt that political authority cannot rest on electoral arithmetic alone. It must be sustained by a continuing conversation with the people. The protests over the NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak, culminating in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, mark the latest chapter in that larger democratic story. This issue of Outlook examines how a movement led largely by young Indians reaffirmed an old principle of the Republic: that power derives its legitimacy not only from the vote, but also from accountability.
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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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SubscribeIn order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
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SubscribeThe IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
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