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In Jharkhand, moving beyond identity politics

Editorials

Published on Nov 28, 2024 08:06 PM IST

Jharkhand could do without the Hindu-non-Hindu and tribal-diku narratives vitiating social peace in the state

The JMM-led INDIA bloc retained office in the face of a divisive campaign that focussed on a communal fault line centred on the alleged infiltration of Bangladeshi Muslims into the state (PTI)

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The warning in landscape fires

The high mortality due to air pollution can be reduced if the State is willing to be proactive in its mitigation efforts

Post facto measures, such as the Graded Response Action Plan for NCR pollution, have proved painfully inadequate (HT Photo)

Editorials

Published on Nov 28, 2024 08:06 PM IST

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Weaponising tariff to trade

US President-elect Donald Trump’s announcements suggest that global trade is set to see a major upheaval

Trump and his advisors have been explicit in stating that tariffs will be the proverbial dog on the leash when the US negotiates with other countries (REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 27, 2024 07:02 PM IST

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Spare EVMs for poll losses, reflect on political reasons

It may well be time for a section of the Opposition to abandon its tired rhetoric on EVM manipulation.

Voters seem to exercise their franchise with great sophistication and diligence: For instance, we have repeatedly seen the electorate in many states voting in different parties to the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly even when elections are held simultaneously (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2024 07:02 PM IST

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Let science guide the shift to sustainable farming

The government must make sure that indulgence in natural farming does not hit farm productivity and cause shortages

The pressing need is for investment in agriculture research and the development of new technologies that can weed out the second-generation problems of the Green Revolution (HT Photo)

Editorials

Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:56 PM IST

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The lodestar of We, the people

On Nov 26, 1949, India's Constitution was approved, guiding democracy for 75 years amid challenges.

Continuing incidents of social violence — centred on caste, faith, gender, and wealth — suggest that the ideals of the Constitution are far from being realised. But blame not the document for our failure, hold those responsible for its implementation accountable

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 07:51 PM IST

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Welcome willingness to talk on part of Iran

Iran's talks with France, Germany, and the UK signal a potential thaw in nuclear tensions, as concerns grow over its weapons-grade uranium enrichment.

Iran and the West need to rebuild trust. The IAEA resolution came soon after the agency’s head visited the West Asian nation and suggested that Tehran is ready to cap its near-weapons-grade stock of enriched uranium (AP)

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Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:18 PM IST

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Making of a flash point in Sambhal

The wilful remiss of the judiciary in upholding the places of worship law has enabled troublemakers to exploit communal fault lines

Sambhal, Nov 24 (ANI): An aerial view of the Shahi Jama Masjid, in Sambhal on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Editorials

Published on Nov 25, 2024 07:17 PM IST

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Courts can’t fix agriculture, problems are far too complex

Fixing the viability and sustainability crisis in India’s farms requires a more broad-based political dialogue among all stakeholders

Amritsar, India –March 25, 2023::: Farmer examine the flattened Wheat crop at his field after heavy rain and hailstorm, Amritsar , India, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)

Editorials

Published on Nov 24, 2024 07:31 PM IST

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Baku breakdown suggests a cop-out

The developed world’s refusal to fund mitigation threatens to reverse gains made through collective action

The future of climate talks already hangs in the balance with the return of Donald Trump, a vocal climate denier, as the US president early next year (PTI)

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Published on Nov 24, 2024 07:30 PM IST

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Welfare politics swings the polls

Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly polls defy expectations; JMM and BJP secure decisive wins, highlighting the impact of welfare schemes and changing voter dynamics.

The incumbents in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand announced, ahead of the polls, a cash handout scheme targeting women. In both states, women turned up in huge numbers to vote (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 09:20 PM IST

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After Maharashtra, the fate of the Opposition

The INDIA bloc will need to return to the drawing board and confront the elephant in the room — the Congress

National alliances need a pole party, which in the case of the INDIA bloc is the Congress (Jitender Gupta/ANI)

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Published on Nov 23, 2024 09:20 PM IST

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Waiting for the verdict

BJP retains power in Haryana but struggles in J&K; upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections will impact national politics and party legacies.

The Shiv Sena and NCP factions can’t afford a big loss as that will undermine their claim to their respective party legacies and lead to cadres defecting (PTI)

Editorials

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 07:21 PM IST

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Making the vote count, including in the cities

Credit for the turnaround in voting numbers in Maharashtra, though slow and incremental, mostly goes to the Election Commission of India

The high-voltage campaigns by political parties have also helped to increase voter participation (Neeraj Bhange/ANI)

Editorials

Published on Nov 21, 2024 08:26 PM IST

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Battleground Down Under

India aims for a third consecutive Test series win in Australia, inspired by young talents like Jaiswal and Pant, despite recent challenges.

The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill will look to pick up the mantle from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and to prove that India are in Australia not to be overwrought but to overwhelm (AFP)

Editorials

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 08:23 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Why world must call for peace in Ukraine

Russia's war on Ukraine marks 1,000 days, showcasing global power stalemate and rising tensions, with calls for negotiation and peace amidst escalating risks.

The war indicates a stalemate in global power politics (via REUTERS)

Editorials

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Delhi’s battle for clean air

Delhi faces its fifth day of severe air pollution, with an AQI of 419, as authorities prioritize distractions over effective, science-based solutions.

Editorials

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Shift in ground in the Indian labour market

India's urban unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 6.4%, with a slight decrease in unpaid self-employment and an increase in salaried jobs.

Is the Indian labour market finally turning a corner not just in quantitative but also qualitative terms? The latest PLFS report gives us the first sign of this (AFP)

Editorials

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 08:12 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Mandate for an inclusive nation

The sweep and scale of NPP’s victory in Sri Lanka polls suggests the possibility of a breakthrough in ethnic relations

The overarching win of the NPP suggests a rupture in Sri Lankan politics. It shifts the narrative from identity-centric agendas that have shaped electoral outcomes to class politics driven by economic concerns (AFP)

Editorials

Published on Nov 19, 2024 08:07 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The AAP’s failure in managing dissent

The AAP may argue that the departure of senior leaders will not hurt the party’s electoral prospects since voters only look to endorse Kejriwal and his choices rather than any individual leader

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Former Delhi Transport Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gahlot addresses the media on joining Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), at BJP HQ in New Delhi on Monday. Delhi Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and others also present. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) (Rahul Singh)

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Published on Nov 18, 2024 07:59 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Why Mumbai is a prestige fight

Mumbai's elections reflect a mix of local and national factors, with the BJP's dominance challenged by regional sentiments and political realignments. Results on Nov 23 will reveal voter preferences.

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows a bowstring arch bridge, installed by Hindustan Construction Company, that will connect the Bandra-Worli sea link and the coastal road in Mumbai, India, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo/File Photo (REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2024 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Snuffing out young lives

The fire at a Jhansi hospital is a painful reminder of the callous approach of administrations to fire safety

Firefighters work after a fire broke out in a neonatal intensive care unit at Jhansi Medical College hospital in Jhansi (AP)(HT_PRINT)

Editorials

Published on Nov 18, 2024 12:45 AM IST

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In Badal’s resignation, an opportunity for SAD

For SAD, this is a moment of reckoning, and an opportunity to regain lost ground.

Sukhbir Singh Badal (ANI file)(HT_PRINT)

Editorials

Published on Nov 17, 2024 09:42 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Breathless in the Capital

Delhi faces severe pollution, with AQI hitting 424. Despite known causes, government inaction and political blame hinder effective solutions.

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Red Fort stands cloaked in a thick veil of smog as pollution levels continue to rise, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:32 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Civic bodies must be fiscally empowered

The long-term solution, however, lies in greater fiscal decentralisation — devolution of revenue streams from the state governments to municipal bodies

Editorials

Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:28 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Cautious rebuilding of Delhi-Kabul ties

While it is imperative to protect India’s interests in a country as strategic as Afghanistan, the Indian side must ensure it is not used by the Taliban to counterbalance the group’s relations with Pakistan, which are at an all-time low

MAY 13, 2024** Tehran: Officials during the signing of a contract between India Ports Global Ltd. & Ports and Maritime organisation of Iran for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar, Iran. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Editorials

Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Looking beyond the CPI numbers

Volatile food prices, abetted by the climate crisis, and geopolitical unrest complicate policy choices

Signage at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters building in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:20 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

The Court’s observations should encourage the political class to mould perceptions to the contrary — if short-termism doesn’t get in the way.

A trader sorts firecracker boxes for setup inside his stall on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, October 22, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave (REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

India must cash in on chip war

The US halts TSMC's advanced chip shipments to China, escalating chip wars and prompting global tech firms to rethink supply chains

FILE PHOTO: Flags of China and U.S. are displayed on a printed circuit board with semiconductor chips, in this illustration picture taken February 17, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo (REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Yunus government in Dhaka must shun retributory politics

The caretaker government needs to rethink its priorities if it wants Bangladesh to have a healthy electoral democracy

Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Jamaat-e-Islami thwarted the first rally planned by deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party (Photo by Abdul Goni / AFP) (AFP)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:38 PM IST

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Editorials

Jharkhand could do without the Hindu-non-Hindu and tribal-diku narratives vitiating social peace in the state

The high mortality due to air pollution can be reduced if the State is willing to be proactive in its mitigation efforts

US President-elect Donald Trump’s announcements suggest that global trade is set to see a major upheaval

It may well be time for a section of the Opposition to abandon its tired rhetoric on EVM manipulation.

The government must make sure that indulgence in natural farming does not hit farm productivity and cause shortages

On Nov 26, 1949, India's Constitution was approved, guiding democracy for 75 years amid challenges.

Iran's talks with France, Germany, and the UK signal a potential thaw in nuclear tensions, as concerns grow over its weapons-grade uranium enrichment.

The wilful remiss of the judiciary in upholding the places of worship law has enabled troublemakers to exploit communal fault lines

Fixing the viability and sustainability crisis in India’s farms requires a more broad-based political dialogue among all stakeholders

The developed world’s refusal to fund mitigation threatens to reverse gains made through collective action

Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly polls defy expectations; JMM and BJP secure decisive wins, highlighting the impact of welfare schemes and changing voter dynamics.

The INDIA bloc will need to return to the drawing board and confront the elephant in the room — the Congress

BJP retains power in Haryana but struggles in J&K; upcoming Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections will impact national politics and party legacies.

Credit for the turnaround in voting numbers in Maharashtra, though slow and incremental, mostly goes to the Election Commission of India

India aims for a third consecutive Test series win in Australia, inspired by young talents like Jaiswal and Pant, despite recent challenges.

Russia's war on Ukraine marks 1,000 days, showcasing global power stalemate and rising tensions, with calls for negotiation and peace amidst escalating risks.

Delhi faces its fifth day of severe air pollution, with an AQI of 419, as authorities prioritize distractions over effective, science-based solutions.

India's urban unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 6.4%, with a slight decrease in unpaid self-employment and an increase in salaried jobs.

The sweep and scale of NPP’s victory in Sri Lanka polls suggests the possibility of a breakthrough in ethnic relations

The AAP may argue that the departure of senior leaders will not hurt the party’s electoral prospects since voters only look to endorse Kejriwal and his choices rather than any individual leader

Mumbai's elections reflect a mix of local and national factors, with the BJP's dominance challenged by regional sentiments and political realignments. Results on Nov 23 will reveal voter preferences.

The fire at a Jhansi hospital is a painful reminder of the callous approach of administrations to fire safety

For SAD, this is a moment of reckoning, and an opportunity to regain lost ground.

Delhi faces severe pollution, with AQI hitting 424. Despite known causes, government inaction and political blame hinder effective solutions.

The long-term solution, however, lies in greater fiscal decentralisation — devolution of revenue streams from the state governments to municipal bodies

While it is imperative to protect India’s interests in a country as strategic as Afghanistan, the Indian side must ensure it is not used by the Taliban to counterbalance the group’s relations with Pakistan, which are at an all-time low

Volatile food prices, abetted by the climate crisis, and geopolitical unrest complicate policy choices

The Court’s observations should encourage the political class to mould perceptions to the contrary — if short-termism doesn’t get in the way.

The US halts TSMC's advanced chip shipments to China, escalating chip wars and prompting global tech firms to rethink supply chains

The caretaker government needs to rethink its priorities if it wants Bangladesh to have a healthy electoral democracy

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