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Allahabad HC Warning Against Yogi Adityanath’s Police

Allahabad HC Warning Against Yogi Adityanath’s Police

The Allahabad High Court has quashed NSA proceedings against student leader Akriti Choudhury and ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation over alleged...

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Free Press Journal

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India’s young can power the world’s ageing economies

India’s young can power the world’s ageing economies

This is why global skills mobility must now be viewed not simply as migration policy, but as a strategic pillar of economic diplomacy, workforce...

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Indian Express

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How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa

How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa

An open and vigorous debate is a precursor to the judicial system’s independence. It will not be an easy road to traverse. But it is essential for a...

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Indian Express

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In Satya Niketan, not just a building collapse – governance is failing aspirations

In Satya Niketan, not just a building collapse – governance is failing aspirations

Much remains to be done if the PM's promise to young citizens is to be honoured, and if speeches such as the one at the SRCC on Sunday, are not to...

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Indian Express

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UN Map Correction: There’s No Easy Way Out

UN Map Correction: There’s No Easy Way Out

The UN’s push for equal-area map projections aims to correct distortions in the apparent size of continents, but cartographic changes cannot resolve...

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This Ganeshotsav, Go Traditional To Reduce Noise Pollution

This Ganeshotsav, Go Traditional To Reduce Noise Pollution

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, concerns over noise pollution have intensified in Pune, with residents urging authorities to enforce existing noise rules...

yesterday 10

Free Press Journal

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In Satya Niketan, not just a building collapse – governance is failing aspirations

In Satya Niketan, not just a building collapse – governance is failing aspirations

Much remains to be done if the PM's promise to young citizens is to be honoured, and if speeches such as the one at the SRCC on Sunday, are not to...

yesterday 10

Indian Express

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It Is Not Coal That’s Missing, It Is The Train That Carries It

It Is Not Coal That’s Missing, It Is The Train That Carries It

India’s thermal power crisis is being driven more by coal transportation bottlenecks than a shortage of the fuel itself. Coal India has ample...

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Free Press Journal

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The Government Must Keep Vigilantes Out Of Policing

The Government Must Keep Vigilantes Out Of Policing

A commentary article examined allegations surrounding the Jantar Mantar student protest, including claims about unidentified individuals and the...

sunday 10

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‘Potato’ Or ‘Potaahto’, Just Call It All Off Now

‘Potato’ Or ‘Potaahto’, Just Call It All Off Now

An opinion article criticised Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, alleging the campaign has caused economic and strategic damage. It said...

sunday 10

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Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

The fact is the Cauvery today has to meet the competing demands of agriculture and urbanisation

05.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

A US-based biotech start-up claims to have created the first hypoallergenic dogs by using the CRISPR technique to edit their genes. The tweak, though,...

05.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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All the lives that Gloria Steinem lived

All the lives that Gloria Steinem lived

The reversals in women's rights recently are not Steinem’s failure, nor of the movement she led. All it shows is how much more there is still to do

05.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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Needed: More stable foreign capital

Needed: More stable foreign capital

The FCNR(B) flows have provided a reprieve. The rupee's fall has been stemmed. But it does not address the underlying issues plaguing the economy

05.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

Supreme Court’s Order Quashing FIRs Against Protesting CJP Students Is Whimsical

The Supreme Court’s September 1 order quashing FIRs against CJP students who participated in protests has drawn criticism in this opinion piece. The...

04.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

An opinion piece criticised the Bar Council of India’s response to a NALSAR student protest over a CJI’s invitation, while discussing Supreme...

04.09.2026 20

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Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem: Women’s Rights Warrior Makes An Exit

Gloria Steinem, who died at 92, was remembered as a pioneering feminist who transformed the global women’s rights movement. The article said she...

04.09.2026 20

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Presumed guilty, SIR’s spreading stain

Presumed guilty, SIR’s spreading stain

An exercise meant to certify the voter has put her on trial.

04.09.2026 20

Indian Express

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Needed: More stable foreign capital

Needed: More stable foreign capital

The FCNR(B) flows have provided a reprieve. The rupee's fall has been stemmed. But it does not address the underlying issues plaguing the economy

04.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

Maharashtra Government Set To Play The Villain In Interfaith Romance

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 has drawn criticism over its potential impact on religious freedom and interfaith relationships. The law...

03.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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All the lives that Gloria Steinem lived

All the lives that Gloria Steinem lived

The reversals in women's rights recently are not Steinem’s failure, nor of the movement she led. All it shows is how much more there is still to do

03.09.2026 20

Indian Express

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Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

The fact is the Cauvery today has to meet the competing demands of agriculture and urbanisation

03.09.2026 7

Indian Express

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For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

A US-based biotech start-up claims to have created the first hypoallergenic dogs by using the CRISPR technique to edit their genes. The tweak, though,...

03.09.2026 7

Indian Express

Editorial

Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

Cauvery needs a distress-sharing compact

The fact is the Cauvery today has to meet the competing demands of agriculture and urbanisation

03.09.2026 20

Indian Express

Editorial

For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

For the dog, it’s a toxic relationship

A US-based biotech start-up claims to have created the first hypoallergenic dogs by using the CRISPR technique to edit their genes. The tweak, though,...

03.09.2026 10

Indian Express

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Flying High, Saving Low: Getting Better

Flying High, Saving Low: Getting Better

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to Indians to avoid non-essential foreign travel, destination weddings and unnecessary gold purchases is...

02.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The SIR Raises Many More Questions

The SIR Raises Many More Questions

Nearly six crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories after the third phase of SIR. Maharashtra...

02.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Lionel Messi Finally Calls It Quits

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career that brought him the 2022 FIFA World Cup and...

01.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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The GDP Is Booming On Paper But Where Are The Jobs?

The GDP Is Booming On Paper But Where Are The Jobs?

India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, but the strong headline figure masks concerns over job creation, household incomes and...

01.09.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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A strong quarter quickens pace, but risks remain

A strong quarter quickens pace, but risks remain

There are, however, expectations of the growth momentum softening over the coming quarters. On the external front, the risks stem from continuing...

01.09.2026 20

Indian Express

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In US vs Iran, all roads lead back to Hormuz

In US vs Iran, all roads lead back to Hormuz

Until there is a durable agreement on how to manage the waterway, there will be sporadic military attacks and renewed threats of economic escalation.

01.09.2026 30

Indian Express

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Purification Is Not Cleaning, It Belongs To A Different Vocabulary

Purification Is Not Cleaning, It Belongs To A Different Vocabulary

The alleged “shuddhikaran” ceremony at a Haldwani venue has raised questions over caste prejudice and the meaning of purification. The article...

31.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Does The Classic Brechtian Deed

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Does The Classic Brechtian Deed

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has defended students’ right to question authority and express dissent, saying they cannot be threatened with punitive action...

31.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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As glaciers melt, prepare for a Himalayan challenge

As glaciers melt, prepare for a Himalayan challenge

Glaciers need continuous monitoring with information shared across borders because Himalayan rivers and hazards do not respect political boundaries

31.08.2026 30

Indian Express

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Fail Again, And Fail Better

Fail Again, And Fail Better

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s reported plan to replace “fail” with “eligible for skill training” for students not clearing board...

30.08.2026 40

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The Penguin Unpublishing Ltd

The Penguin Unpublishing Ltd

Penguin Random House India has faced criticism after reports that Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’ may not be published as planned. The...

30.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Government Must Protect Migrant Kashmiri Pandits

A threat letter targeting Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu has raised serious security concerns after reportedly naming individuals and listing their...

28.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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A Guarantee That Couldn't Guarantee

The NCLT has approved a repayment plan offering creditors Rs 6.5 crore in Subhash Chandra’s personal insolvency case, against aggregate claims of Rs...

28.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Building BRICS for the world

As important neighbours, we are both at a critical stage of national development and rejuvenation. Cooperation brings common prosperity, while...

28.08.2026 20

Indian Express

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Building BRICS for the world

As important neighbours, we are both at a critical stage of national development and rejuvenation. Cooperation brings common prosperity, while...

28.08.2026 10

Indian Express

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Building BRICS for the world

As important neighbours, we are both at a critical stage of national development and rejuvenation. Cooperation brings common prosperity, while...

28.08.2026 20

Indian Express

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Dolly Parton: An Artist, Philanthropist And Businesswoman The World Will Miss Terribly

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar who rose from poverty in Tennessee to global fame, has died at 80. Known for hits including “Jolene” and...

27.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Nepal: The Land Of Beauty And Deep Sorrow

Nepal continues to face devastating cycles of floods, earthquakes and avalanches, deepening economic and humanitarian challenges. The latest flash...

27.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Beggar-Free Stats But Berozgari Realities Persist

The latest census framework’s reported removal of the separate “beggars and vagrants” category is used as a lens to examine India’s deeper...

26.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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XHumanoid: A Chinese Bolt To Usain From The Blue

A Chinese humanoid robot reportedly beat Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second 100m record, while another robot surpassed the human 400m record. The development...

26.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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Rebuilding Memories Of Operation Sindoor, For Better Or Verse

The article revisits Operation Sindoor and the reported rebuilding of sites targeted in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It questions...

25.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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For The Love Of Marathi Language

The Maharashtra government’s Marathi language rule for taxi, autorickshaw and app-based cab drivers has triggered protests in Mumbai. While the move...

25.08.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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416 Marriages In A Day: Guruvayoor Temple Creates A Record

Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala solemnised 416 marriages on the first Sunday of Malayalam Chingam month, surpassing its earlier record of 334. Couples...

24.08.2026 30

Free Press Journal

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The Malaise In Indian Education System And How It Is Ruining India’s Future

Rajasthan government informed the Assembly that 611 of its 64,484 schools lack buildings, while 2,047 have no toilets and 1,049 lack drinking water...

23.08.2026 20

Free Press Journal

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India’s Smashing Rise In The Game Of Badminton

India’s performance at the World Badminton Championship indicated the country’s growing strength in the sport, with one medal and two...

23.08.2026 40

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