IL Feature

The apex court has expressed unhappiness over the nature of apology tendered by Indian Medical Association President Dr RV Asokan. It has refused to accept his regret over an interview where he was critical of the top court

In order to prevent delay in launching life-saving drugs in the country, the centre has allowed those approved in the US, the UK, Australia, Japan, Canada and the EU to be used in India without clinical trials

The barbaric gang-rape and murder of a lady doctor in the reputed government hospital has the state up in arms. The Calcutta High Court has taken over and ordered a CBI probe, leading to a major political slugfest. The situation is set to get worse

The just-decided first phase of the anti-trust legal action against Google is intended to create a more level playing field where Big Tech’s market power is unchecked. It is likely to influence other nations as well as more US actions against Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

At a recent conference, governors were exhorted to be more proactive, enhance their social media presence and engage directly with citizens. Unfortunately, not all of them play the role of elder statesmen

Not only does President Droupadi Murmu’s leadership exhibit a commitment to making India’s justice system more just and equitable, she clearly understands the lacunae that haunt the system

President Droupadi Murmu completes two years in office. Here are some snapshots of her tenure, her commitments and her concerns.

The president has used social media for greater accessibility, transparency and trust building, not for self-publicity. For this, she is a respected figure, though occasionally trolled

The former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Virender Singh, reminisces on his association with Droupadi Murmu when she was the Governor of Jharkhand

As the president completes two years in office, it is imperative to look back at her childhood, difficult days and crushing personal tragedies, and her emergence as a beacon of hope to all who despair