This week, we saw the arrest of Popular Front of India (PFI) leaders, Leicester violence, the Supreme Court’s order on “hate speech” on TV, the Central Bureau of Investigation’s clean chit to Niira Radia, cheetah’s return to India and China blocking blacklisting of Pakistani terrorists. Read our 50-word editorials on them and much more.
23 September
Fighting PFI’s toxic politics needs a nuanced political response. Past prosecutions didn’t succeed
Importing homeland hate, like in Leicester, will only strengthen English opposition to immigration
22 September
SC asking for law to curb hate speech on TV news is overreach. Problem lies in politics of hate
RSS-Muslims trust deficit is deep. Though belated, Bhagwat has made an attempt to reach out
Trudeau denouncing Russian plebiscite but allowing Khalistan referendum at home shows hypocrisy
21 September
After 12 yrs, CBI decides there is no crime in Radia tapes. It forgets the wiretapping
Putin needs to find a face-saving exit from Ukraine. Not escalate a war he’s already lost
20 September
Reopening theatres in Kashmir a good move. But fine balance must be found to ensure security
19 September
BJP gets a credible Jatt Sikh face in Amarinder Singh who can help expand its base in Punjab
Cheetah’s return is biodiversity milestone. Real work begins now in Kuno—making them survive
By not blacklisting Pakistani terrorists wanted in India, China just poking Delhi in the eye
Source: The Print