The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

The ASI is facing a credibility crisis , Pg7

ASI faces credibility crisis over Keeladi excavation controversy, inconsistent methodologies, and alleged nationalistic bias, raising questions on archaeological integrity.

Targeting research , Pg6

Government actions against CSDS-Lokniti raise concerns about academic freedom and independent research, impacting India's global ranking and evidence-based policy making.

Lawfare politics , Pg8

Controversial bills empower Centre with arbitrary powers, enabling removal of elected officials via police action, undermining federalism and justice.

What are ‘machine readable’ electoral rolls? , Pg8

Opposition demands 'machine-readable' voter rolls for transparency; EC cites security concerns, hindering fraud detection efforts.

The fact is the ECI is a commission in crisis , Pg6

Supreme Court rebukes ECI for voter data denial; Opposition alleges bias and administrative failures, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

Publish names of 65 lakh excluded voters: SC to EC , Pg1

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to publish list of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters with reasons, ensuring transparency and voter rights.

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Chhattisgarh's forest rights records reveal 'vanishing' titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

The ECI’s lack of transparency is worrying, pg 9

Fix the flaws, pg 8

A crisis of trust, Pg 8.

An unravelling, Pg 10.

Boost the capacity of legal aid systems, Pg 11.

Justice on hold: India’s courts are clogged, Pg 9.

Parliament begins process for Justice Varma’s impeachment, Pg11