Udhayanidhi’s elevation, Senthil Balaji’s re-induction: Stalin's cabinet rejig sends many signals
By Lakshmi Subramanian
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After Hezbollah, is Israel targeting Houthis in Yemen?
Israel Air Force launched strikes at Houthi targets in Yemen including Hodeidah port
Web Desk
September 29, 2024
Heritage preservation: Going beyond politics and religion
The recent events at Taj Mahal make me wonder if the celebration of World Tourism Day serves a larger, deeper impact or is it merely a day to inundate social media with travel photographs and videos?
Former VP Venkaiah Naidu says anti-defection law needs change and he is no longer a BJP spokesperson
On a rainy day in Hyderabad, THE WEEK sat down with Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu for a long-winding chat on his career in politics and especially his thoughts on defection amongst political parties.
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Anti Defection Law | Abhishek Singhvi on its impact on the Indian democracy
THE WEEK sits down with senior lawyer and MP Abhishek Singhvi to talk about the current state of the anti-defection law and how it is affecting our democracy.
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Kerala: Conflict at CPI(M) after P.V. Anvar launches all-out attack on CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The CPI(M) has been firmly under the grip of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, on September 26, PV Anvar turned his guns on the Chief Minister, levelling scathing allegations and calling for his resignation as Home Minister.
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MUDA land scam threatens to dethrone Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing heat over alleged irregularities in the allotment of residential sites by MUDA. HC dismissed his pleas against Governor's decision to grant sanction for investigation against the leader in the alleged scam.
National
- Delhi HC refuses plea against rule on preservation of embryos solely for original recipient
- Dispute over British-era Shanan Hydropower Project HP moves SC for rejection of Punjab’s suit
- Custodial assault case Orissa HC restrains media from using names of victims
- Delhi coaching deaths Court grants interim bail to CEO coordinator of RAU's IAS Study Circle
- RG Kar case CBI questioning of TMC MLA doctor underway
International
- Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik appointed as new DG of Pakistan's spy agency ISI
- Search underway for suspects in Alabama mass shooting that killed 4 and injured 17
- The nations most and least likely to support UN principles
- Capsule carrying 2 Russians 1 American heads to Earth from space station
- Ukraine accuses Russia of seeking to illegally control strategic sea as arbitration hearings open
Entertainment
- Chiranjeevi enters Guinness World Records recognised as most prolific star in Indian film industry
- Suicide bid by hairstylist film industry body to probe into complaint of 'discrimination'
- Chiranjeevi enters Guinness World Records recognised as most prolific star in Indian film industry
- Theatre is actor's medium not cinema Sumeet Vyas
- AR Rahman says Andrew Lloyd Webber offered him 'Bombay Dreams' after listening to 'Taal' soundtrack
Sports
- Great relationship off the field helps during on-field partnership Pant on his stand with Gill
- India look to rotate players against Maldives after securing semifinal spot in SAFF U-17 meet
- Emotional Daniel Ricciardo heads toward likely F1 exit with a lap that could decide the title
- Emotional Daniel Ricciardo heads toward likely F1 exit with a lap that could decide the title
- Emotional Daniel Ricciardo heads toward likely F1 exit with a lap that could decide the title
Business
- IMF Celebrates Sewa Pakhwada in Mumbai 3500 Beneficiaries Avail Free Treatment in Mega Multispecialty Health Camp as Part of PM Modi's Birthday Celebrations in Maharashtra
- SRM College of Physiotherapy Hosts 4th Edition of its Flagship Event 'ROM – THE PHYSIO RUN 2024'
- IIM Visakhapatnam TimesPro Opens Winter Intake for Executive MBA Programme
- Rupee snaps 6-day gaining streak slips 1 paisa to 83.55 against US dollar
- Sensex Nifty hit new all-time closing high levels on strong foreign fund inflows
Ajith Kumar Racing reportedly planning to contest in the European GT4 championship next year. 'Vidamuyarchi', 'Good, Bad, Ugly' are the actor's upcoming films
EDITOR'S PICK
India’s anti-defection law: Four decades of failure
The law has allowed wholesale defections and toppling of governments
By Soni Mishra
'We have made an ass of the anti-defection law': Abhishek Singhvi
The state of the law is affecting democracy. It is time for a complete overhaul
By Abhishek Singhvi
'Once you defect, you must resign': Venkaiah Naidu
I am no longer a spokesperson of the BJP, the former vice president tells THE WEEK
By Soni Mishra
Why merger exemption needs clarity or removal
The Tenth Schedule is poorly drafted and vulnerable to multiple interpretations
By Ritwika Sharma
'Anti-defection law has proved to be a complete failure': P. Chidambaram
Defecters should be disqualified automatically, the former Union minister tells THE WEEK
By Soni Mishra
'In Pursuit of Freedom - Travels across Patriotic Lands' review: A portrait of changed India
Author Pradeep Damodaran juxtaposes the present with the historical significance of sites associated with the freedom struggle
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