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The rationale that the U.S. is justified to kill people at sea in order to save people is similar to what used to be called the “custom of the sea”, which excused “survival cannibalism” if the consumption of one shipwrecked sailor helped the others survive.

Obviously, those crying hoarse today that Chandigarh is being snatched away from Punjab, in the haste and hurry to get a “Sikh majority” province, appeared to have made a compromise by letting Haryana share the capital with Punjab.

Thankfully, Justice Gavai himself comes from the SC community. Otherwise, this would have been attributed to the much-maligned “Brahminical mindset”, as is often done. Justice Gavai quoted examples of how the children of underprivileged SCs compete with those highly privileged.

Nitish’s overall acceptability among all sections of the society has been the greatest asset for the NDA so far. The BJP has not been able to build up a tall leader in Bihar so far. That is also probably because of Nitish.

Donald Tusk’s government in Poland has struggled to reverse changes to the judicial system made by the previous nationalist, conservative government.

Despite making it to headlines for scams and sex scandals time and again, India’s godmen command enduring influence and loyal supporters. Perhaps, why they continue to survive, thrive and in most cases, connive with impunity.

All prime ministers are paranoid. Such paranoia comes from having to sit and smile around a cabinet table when you know that most of your colleagues hanker after your job. But Starmer is projecting something very different. His paranoia reflects a deeper awareness that a vacuum exists at the apex of British government, and at some point this weakness will lead to a challenge.

There has been no incident of violence or harassment anywhere in the country against any Kashmiri, including students. Yet, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah came out with a statement that all Kashmiris are not terrorists.

Beneath the surface, a more uncomfortable truth is emerging: some EU leaders may no longer believe Ukraine can win.

Nothing can be more absurd and hilarious than anyone saying that India has “occupied Kashmir”. The historical and the constitutional fact is that the Maharaja of the State of Jammu and Kashmir acceded with India in accordance with the Indian Independence Act 1947 of his own compulsion and not because of any force used by India.

The country’s political environment remains fragile as legal proceedings against the former Hasina government continue.

Tarn Taran ‘verdict’ in terms of Akali politics is also important because people in that predominantly panthic constituency have shown unambiguous, clear and categorical preference for the moderate leadership over the radical one.