In this issue

The India-China border in eastern Ladakh is witnessing a high level of tensions, with China bringing forward at least 4,000 troops. How long will the stand-off continue?
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TRIPLE TROUBLE

Cyclone Amphan has left West Bengal devastated. With Covid-19 cases on the rise and the BJP biding its time, Mamata Banerjee has her hands full

5 mins

INFORMATION GAP

Experts are worried that citizens’ right to information has not been upheld during the lockdown

6 mins

Bolts from the blue

With assembly polls less than a year away, the DMK is beset with a series of unexpected challenges

6 mins

Self-Reliance Does Not Mean Exclusionist Policies

Prakash Javadekar, Union minister

4 mins

Vanity fair

The power tussle between the governor and the Thackeray government could lead to a fresh political crisis

4 mins

Battle for Mumbai

With hospitals and their staff stretched to the limit, Mumbai struggles to cope with the rise in Covid-19 cases

4 mins

DISPARATE MEASURES

The Centre is batting for HCQ, even as the WHO’s review of the drug’s safety is causing concerns

4 mins

What Xi Wants

The latest wave of Chinese aggression on the border seems to be in response to India’s recent territorial reassertion in the Himalayan belt. China wants to take over the tiny sliver of territory between Aksai Chin and the Shaksgam valley controlled by India, which will result in enhanced military and territorial links with Pakistan and provide a big boost to its Belt and Road Initiative

10 mins

Road rage

With India planning more roads along the border, there could be fresh flashpoints in future

4 mins

Himalayan folly

India’s habit of taking Nepal for granted has allowed K.P. Sharma Oli to play the ultranationalist card and vitiate bilateral ties

4 mins

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