10+ hour, 39+ min ago  (939+ words) A landmark ruling on consensual relationships reaffirms that personal autonomy'not social approval'is the measure of constitutional freedom, even as India continues to grapple with honour killings and moral policing The ruling is not merely a legal clarification. It is a…...

10+ hour, 29+ min ago  (757+ words) The newly signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding may have halted an expensive military confrontation, but it has also exposed deep questions about the effectiveness of military force, the limits of American leverage, and the political calculations driving both Washington and…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (758+ words) In a candid and often emotional interview, the rebel Trinamool MP explains why she walked away from Mamata Banerjee despite her enduring affection for the Bengal leader. From allegations of arrogance and inaccessibility to concerns over corruption, leadership failures and…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago  (669+ words) Industrialist Sunjay Kapur's contested estate still awaits a resolution after the first anniversary of his untimely death on June 12 last year, with various members of his family disputing his widow Priya Kapur's claim to inherit his Rs 30, 000 crore in assets....

13+ hour, 45+ min ago  (964+ words) As data becomes the world's most valuable resource, a new struggle for sovereignty is unfolding. From algorithms and cloud infrastructure to artificial intelligence and digital platforms, nations of the Global South are confronting a critical question: who owns the digital…...

13+ hour, 33+ min ago  (1019+ words) While a Meghalaya High Court POCSO case verdict that allowed an underage couple's marriage deserves applause, because it understood and applied local norms and traditions, no attempt at generalising this as a precedent can help across India. With societies so…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (834+ words) Why democracy, international law, and moral consistency are facing their greatest test since 1945 By Dr JP Singh Humanity stands at a dangerous threshold. Not merely the prospect of war, nor simply a period of political instability, but something far more…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago  (245+ words) The Supreme Court on Friday held that the right of pedestrians to walk on safe and properly maintained footpaths forms an integral part of the rights guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution and cannot be subordinated to the convenience…...

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1038+ words) A new custody places child welfare, psychological safety, and human dignity at the heart of family law By Dr Swati Jindal Garg A significant answer has now emerged from the Supreme Court. The judgment represents an important milestone in India's…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (214+ words) The Kerala High Court has issued notice to film producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah on an application seeking the removal of the film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond from the OTT platform Zee5. The single-judge Bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan on Thursday issued…...