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Petitions challenging 22A mounts as govt. digs its heels in

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The 22nd Amendment: The Battle begins, Round 1 to AKD

Aug 20, 2026

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That Saffron Letter

Aug 14, 2026

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Has 22A become the govt.'s Catch-22?

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22nd Amendment: A huge political gamble for govt.

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Petitions challenging 22A mounts as govt. digs its heels in

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NPP govt.’s “rice and stick” approach

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A blatant, continuous violation of the Constitution taken for granted

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Current Affairs

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Why Mecca Pact, and what does it imply for its members, Israel and India?

Aug 18, 2026

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Bangladesh PM’s August visit to India in jeopardy due to Hasina extradition issue

Aug 17, 2026

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Nepal’s Prime Minister walks the tightrope between India and China

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Livelihoods and indigenous cultures come under pressure in the Sino-Indian border State of Arunachal Pradesh

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Move to raise retirement ages of judges: Options before govt.

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Statecraft

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The return of the university bogeyman

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Rescind detention orders: BASL

Aug 24, 2022

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Ranil attempts to legitimize government with an all -party approach

Aug 03, 2022

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Belling the cat in a crony power plant deal

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When Microfinancing Drives Borrowers to Despair

Apr 03, 2021

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Equal Opportunities a Must for Everyone

Mar 20, 2021

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Mar 05, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Mixed Signals and Mixed Priorities

Feb 26, 2021

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Oct 09, 2025

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Law & the Layman

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Another humiliating U-turn ahead for govt

Jul 15, 2023

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Is advertising blitz in social media tabooed for lawyers?

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BASL Elections -Meaningful or Necessary?

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Do we need Presidential Commissions?

Jun 23, 2021

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Power to grant bail vested with judges should be exercised liberally-Court of Appeal

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Police crack down on noise nuisance

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