In this issue

Highlights of India Today –28th September 2020 issue:

The Cover Story this week talks about the widespread use of Cannabis and the ancient and well-established culture of marijuana consumption in this country, it's time for a conversation on decriminalising the drug.

The Big Story this week talks about CM Uddhav Thackeray under fire as Maharashtra struggles to contain the pandemic and revive industrial growth in the state. The poor handling of the Sushant Singh Rajput case has done him no favours.

The Special Report this week talks about how the business models of social media platforms thrive on anger, hatred and the divisive fake narratives often spread by political parties.

REIMAGINING PROVOCATION

DELHI RIOTS INVESTIGATION

5 mins

A BREAKDOWN OF TRUST

Three years after India began implementing a bold new, if still undercooked, Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime on July 1, 2017, a hard-won agreement between the Centre and states on the terms of transition is being severely tested.

4 mins

IN THE LEFT LANE

On August 5, Debesh Das, a minister in the erstwhile Left Front government in West Bengal, received an unexpected phone call.

5 mins

TWO LEADERS AND AN ELECTION

MADHYA PRADESH BY POLLS

5 mins

Should India Make Cannabis Legal?

Given its widespread use and the ancient and well-established culture of marijuana consumption in this country, it’s time for a conversation on decriminalising the drug

10+ mins

The Cold War In Ladakh

As the India-China standoff near winter, the armed forces ramp up abilities to sustain themselves through it. Who will win the game of logistics?

10 mins

Uddhav Thackeray In The Eye Of A Storm

CM Uddhav Thackeray is under fire as Maharashtra struggles to contain the pandemic and revive industrial growth in the state. The poor handling of the Sushant Singh Rajput case has done him no favours

10+ mins

FARMERS' MARKET

THREE HOTLY CONTESTED AGRICULTURE SECTOR BILLS, WITH FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES FOR FARMERS, ARE IN PARLIAMENT. WHY FARMER GROUPS ARE WORRIED

6 mins

THE BATTLE OF ALLIANCES

The NDA goes into the Bihar election as the clear favourite, buoyed by Nitish’s credibility and thanks to the disarray in an RJD-(mis)led opposition. But it needs to quickly iron out differences among its two main constituents over seat distribution

8 mins

Why Social Media Wants You Angry

How the business models of social media platforms thrive on anger, hatred and the divisive fake narratives often spread by political parties

10+ mins

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