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BJP must crack down on hate

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Updated on Jun 06, 2022 09:07 PM IST

Divisive rhetoric undermines the efforts of Indian foreign policy machinery, and its pluralist ethos

The provocative rhetoric of the BJP’s spokespersons against Prophet Mohammad has drawn a strong backlash from West Asian countries — with whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to his credit, has done a lot to improve ties. (REUTERS)

ByHT Editorial

Nadal: The great, greatest of all time

No tennis player, no individual athlete is history — the list includes Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and Serena Williams from this century — can boast of a level of domination at an event such as Nadal’s

Spain's Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy at Alexander III bridge in Paris, June 6, 2022 (AP)

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Updated on Jun 06, 2022 09:09 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The dangers of divisive speech

The BJP’s action against its spokespersons underlines the risks of communal rhetoric

The moves came two days after violence broke out in Kanpur over the comments, and left 17 people injured. (PTI)

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Published on Jun 05, 2022 09:15 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Turbulence ahead for fiscal federalism

Some states could suffer larger losses, as GST is a consumption-centric tax and penalises states which are hubs of manufacturing activities.

Many experts have pointed out that average weighted tax rates have come down in the GST regime since its inception. (PTI)

editorials

Published on Jun 05, 2022 09:12 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

100 days of the war in Ukraine

Putin’s actions weakened Moscow, caused human suffering, and put friends in a spot

It has led to the US deploying military support to Ukraine, and crippling Russia economically.(Reuters)

editorials

Published on Jun 03, 2022 06:52 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Stockholm+50: Build on the strong legacy

Stockholm+50 is an opportunity for nations to steer humanity back on the path to a healthy planet. Whether nations can rise to the challenge remains to be seen

(L-R) Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Pilar Fuentes-Conte from the UN arrive to attend the UN climate summit Stockholm +50, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2, 2022 (AFP)

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Updated on Jun 02, 2022 09:29 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Plan the caste count with care

The Bihar government’s decision may open a Pandora’s Box. It must move cautiously and with transparency

Nitish Kumar’s Wednesday announcement came after weeks of political churn with the Rashtriya Janata Dal pushing for what it sees as a chance to create a new constituency of supporters beyond Yadavs and Muslims (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 02, 2022 09:25 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

A high-stakes battle for the Upper House

Elections to the Upper House have turned into down to the wire fights in recent years as old political calculations have been abandoned by a party looking to trounce opponents at every turn.

For the BJP, which crossed the 100-seat mark in the Upper House in the last round of elections earlier this year, these polls represent an opportunity to gain a firmer hand on its central legislative agenda.

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Published on Jun 01, 2022 06:45 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Gyanvapi leak: Hurting justice

Leaked videos and photos of a survey of the complex put the sensitive case under a cloud

What can justify the leak of the photos and videos that are being used by a section to propagate a narrative, while the legality of the suit itself is yet to be decided? (PTI)

editorials

Published on Jun 01, 2022 06:41 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Key takeaways from GDP data

While it is evident that many sectors surpassed their pre-pandemic levels, there are some worrying trends evident in the data

For 2021-22, the economy grew 8.7%, compared to a 6.6% contraction the previous year. Importantly, nominal GDP grew 19.5%. (REUTERS)

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Updated on May 31, 2022 08:16 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

BJP’s stance will be key in Gyanvapi row

Whether it decides to stay passive or become an active supporter of what some elements in its coalition see as a Hindu revival moment will shape Indian politics

BJP national president JP Nadda speaks during a press conference regarding the completion of eight years of NDA government, New Delhi, May 30 (Prateek Kumar)

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Updated on May 31, 2022 08:18 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

When law and order crumbles

Moosewala’s murder indicates rising tensions in Punjab. State authorities must act swiftly

Considered a more down to earth artiste than his contemporaries, Moosewala was a hero to many young people who were drawn to his songs that sometimes glorified guns, violence, and caste pride. (HT)

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Published on May 30, 2022 07:32 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Questions remain on the Aadhaar flip-flop

The U-turn brings with it several questions: Why was the advisory issued in the first place? Who was involved? And most importantly, what constitutes “normal prudence”?

The government must review Aadhaar processes and compliances of stakeholders, licensed and unlicensed, and come out with detailed advisories for its users, and its service providers too. (HT)

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Published on May 30, 2022 07:26 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Ensure gender equity in politics

Women are already shaping India’s social and political future. It is time more of them have a seat at the high table of democracy

The number of women Members of Parliament (MPs) was the highest in 2019, but at 14.4%, it is still far lower than their share of the population and electorate (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 29, 2022 08:17 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Aryan Khan case: NCB must reveal the truth

The answers will be uncomfortable, but necessary to initiate a structural change and avert a repeat in the future.

The NCB chief has indicated that the agency has asked its investigators to now only focus on high-value, drug syndicate busts and not bother with petty cases that can be dealt with at the local level by the police. (PTI)

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Updated on May 29, 2022 08:17 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Delhi: A united approach is key

To help Delhi become a truly world class city and ensure a minimum quality of life to all its citizens, it is imperative that both prongs of the Capital’s government work together

The warm welcome extended by chief minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal to the new L-G and the scenes of bonhomie at the oath-taking ceremony augur well. (Hindustan Times)

editorials

Updated on May 27, 2022 07:29 PM IST

Reverse the learning loss of India’s young

The distress wrought by Covid-19-affected students from marginsalised sections the worst. This needs urgent reversal

The average performance of schools in rural areas was “significantly below” those in urban areas in the same regions.

editorials

Published on May 26, 2022 06:35 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

A squeeze on climate goals

Rising commodity costs may derail energy transition targets. Policymakers must be alert

An analysis by Climate Risks Horizons, a policy research organisation, shows that there has been a slippage of about 52 GW (solar and wind, as of April) in India’s goal of 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022.

editorials

Published on May 26, 2022 06:09 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

What Sibal’s exit signifies

Kapil Sibal’s departure punctures the narrative of revitalisation that the Congress has been seeking to put forth after its Udaipur Chintan Shivir, and may diminish its stature in the Opposition camp

Kapil Sibal files his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, with the support of SP, in presence of party chief Akhilesh Yadav and party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, Lucknow, May 25, 2022 (Naeem Ansari)

editorials

Updated on May 25, 2022 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

US school attack: Stand up to the gun lobby

Lawmakers have to counter the influence of powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and a section of Republicans who have blocked any attempts to tighten gun checks

A girl cries, comforted by two adults, outside the Willie de Leon Civic Center where grief counseling will be offered in Uvalde, Texas, May 24, 2022 (AFP)

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Updated on May 25, 2022 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

A key moment in Varanasi

The district court’s decision on the Places of Worship Act will shape the Gyanvapi dispute

The district court decided on Tuesday that it will hear the petition by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which manages the Gyanvapi mosque, seeking dismissal of the suit before deciding on any applications by the Hindu side. (PTI)

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Published on May 24, 2022 07:39 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Towards a stronger federal framework

The reconstitution of the inter-state council will promote cooperative federalism and manage disagreements between the Centre and states

The council will need the cooperation and attention of the Centre and all states. (AFP)

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Published on May 24, 2022 07:35 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

An auspicious start to Quad

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a good opening act. But member-States must manage their differences creatively

From L-R: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, Tokyo, May 23, 2022 (AFP)

editorials

Updated on May 23, 2022 07:14 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

MCD must rise to the infra challenge

The city’s political and municipal authorities must rise to the challenge and show that the unification of the MCDs is indeed a change for the better

A commuter out in the rain, Shadipur, New Delhi, India, May 23, 2022 (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 23, 2022 07:14 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Australia’s new PM is good news for India

For PM Narendra Modi, this will be a crucial opportunity to engage with the new PM and build on the strong ties forged under Scott Morrison.

The trip to Japan will be an opportunity for him to signal continuity in Australian foreign policy, especially regarding Quad and China. (File Photo)

editorials

Published on May 22, 2022 07:37 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Inflation: The State steps up

The government’s announcements to tackle inflation were both adequate and considered

Beyond the usual polemics about the timing and adequacy of the measures, there are some interesting aspects to them. (HT Photo/Representative Image)

editorials

Updated on May 22, 2022 07:37 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

A new threat to the GST regime

The Supreme Court’s ruling on GST Council recommendations makes Centre-state cooperation more urgent

The picture may become clearer once the detailed order is analysed. If it doesn’t, the court might be asked to weigh in again. (PTI)

editorials

Published on May 20, 2022 07:05 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Image problem for the grand old party

The party’s recently concluded Chintan Shivir was devised to address this crisis of leadership. But it appears that the party was hesitant to bite the bullet

A Congress supporter holds the party flag on the concluding day of the party's Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir, Udaipur, May 15, 2022 (Rahul Singh)

editorials

Updated on May 19, 2022 07:11 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

A lack of clarity on inequalities

A report commissioned by Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council does not engage with difficult questions or lack of data

One of the reasons the report cannot give recent estimates of consumption inequality in India is the fact that the government junked the findings of the 2017-18 Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) (AP)

editorials

Updated on May 19, 2022 07:11 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Perarivalan: Light at the end of the tunnel

In deciding to free AG Perarivalan, the Supreme Court puts the individual at the core of its decision-making

The court ruled, the Tamil Nadu governor’s action of consulting the President despite the state government’s mandate in favour of the early release of Mr Perarivalan lacked constitutional backing. (PTI)

editorials

Updated on May 18, 2022 07:57 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

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Divisive rhetoric undermines the efforts of Indian foreign policy machinery, and its pluralist ethos

No tennis player, no individual athlete is history — the list includes Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and Serena Williams from this century — can boast of a level of domination at an event such as Nadal’s

The BJP’s action against its spokespersons underlines the risks of communal rhetoric

Some states could suffer larger losses, as GST is a consumption-centric tax and penalises states which are hubs of manufacturing activities.

Putin’s actions weakened Moscow, caused human suffering, and put friends in a spot

Stockholm+50 is an opportunity for nations to steer humanity back on the path to a healthy planet. Whether nations can rise to the challenge remains to be seen

The Bihar government’s decision may open a Pandora’s Box. It must move cautiously and with transparency

Elections to the Upper House have turned into down to the wire fights in recent years as old political calculations have been abandoned by a party looking to trounce opponents at every turn.

Leaked videos and photos of a survey of the complex put the sensitive case under a cloud

While it is evident that many sectors surpassed their pre-pandemic levels, there are some worrying trends evident in the data

Whether it decides to stay passive or become an active supporter of what some elements in its coalition see as a Hindu revival moment will shape Indian politics

Moosewala’s murder indicates rising tensions in Punjab. State authorities must act swiftly

The U-turn brings with it several questions: Why was the advisory issued in the first place? Who was involved? And most importantly, what constitutes “normal prudence”?

Women are already shaping India’s social and political future. It is time more of them have a seat at the high table of democracy

The answers will be uncomfortable, but necessary to initiate a structural change and avert a repeat in the future.

To help Delhi become a truly world class city and ensure a minimum quality of life to all its citizens, it is imperative that both prongs of the Capital’s government work together

The distress wrought by Covid-19-affected students from marginsalised sections the worst. This needs urgent reversal

Rising commodity costs may derail energy transition targets. Policymakers must be alert

Kapil Sibal’s departure punctures the narrative of revitalisation that the Congress has been seeking to put forth after its Udaipur Chintan Shivir, and may diminish its stature in the Opposition camp

Lawmakers have to counter the influence of powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and a section of Republicans who have blocked any attempts to tighten gun checks

The district court’s decision on the Places of Worship Act will shape the Gyanvapi dispute

The reconstitution of the inter-state council will promote cooperative federalism and manage disagreements between the Centre and states

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a good opening act. But member-States must manage their differences creatively

The city’s political and municipal authorities must rise to the challenge and show that the unification of the MCDs is indeed a change for the better

For PM Narendra Modi, this will be a crucial opportunity to engage with the new PM and build on the strong ties forged under Scott Morrison.

The government’s announcements to tackle inflation were both adequate and considered

The Supreme Court’s ruling on GST Council recommendations makes Centre-state cooperation more urgent

The party’s recently concluded Chintan Shivir was devised to address this crisis of leadership. But it appears that the party was hesitant to bite the bullet

A report commissioned by Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council does not engage with difficult questions or lack of data

In deciding to free AG Perarivalan, the Supreme Court puts the individual at the core of its decision-making

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