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Once hailed as India’s master election strategist, Prashant Kishor found himself on the defensive—and on camera—as questions about his own education and electoral ambitions left him flustered. His on-air tantrum may have cost him more than just image points; it exposed the cracks in both his political strategy and the Opposition’s shaky unity in Bihar

Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised on the ideals of art and activism, Zohran Mamdani is on the brink of becoming New York City’s next mayor. His rise—from filmmaker Mira Nair’s son to a democratic socialist shaking up American politics—reads like a script only Hollywood, or perhaps Bollywood, could have written

As the second oldest bourse in the country—the CSE—decides to shut shop, one sees the rise of Mumbai’s monopoly and  a concentrated financial map of India

Over 20 children have died across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming tainted medicines. What began as a medical mystery has spiralled into a national reckoning over India’s fragile drug regulation, systemic negligence, and moral failure in public health governance

The case of Zoharbee vs Imam Khan exposes a silent crisis in India’s multilingual judiciary—where a single mistranslated word can tilt the scales of justice

From toxic air after Diwali to deadly potholes year-round, India’s civic collapse has turned citizens into victims and courts into reluctant firefighters. How long can justice breathe in a choking system?

As post-Diwali smog choked the National Capital Region, the Supreme Court once again found itself walking the tightrope between cultural celebration and constitutional duty. The bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Chandran’s decision to permit limited green firecrackers has reopened the debate: can faith and environmental responsibility coexist under judicial scrutiny?

By Inderjit Badhwar There are few moments in the life of a journalist when one feels both humbled and privileged at once. Writing this note, on the 96th birthday of former Chief Justice of India, ...

As he turns 96, former Chief Justice of India and India Legal’s guiding light, JUSTICE MN VENKATACHALIAH, reflects on a lifetime devoted to justice, compassion, and the pursuit of truth. In this rare, intimate conversation with Rajshri Rai, MD, India Legal he shares his thoughts on faith, reform, technology, and the moral compass that must steer India’s institutions.

Once a potent weapon for transparency and citizen empowerment, the RTI Act marks 20 years amid growing curbs, bureaucratic apathy, and shrinking autonomy