Frequent acquittals reflect systemic failure

A steady stream of acquittals in serious criminal cases has renewed public concern about justice delivery in India. While courts are often blamed for letting accused walk free, the deeper problem lies elsewhere. Persistent delays, uneven investigations and overstretched prosecution services are shaping outcomes long before cases reach the courtroom, weakening both accountability and deterrence.

By Kavita Nagpal 25 Jan 2026 11:45 IST

Opinion

Voting as a privilege and duty

On National Voters’ Day, the Prime Minister’s call to treat voting as both a right and a responsibility highlights a deeper question: how India sustains trust, inclusion, and credibility in its democratic process.

By Ishaan V Rao 27 Jan 2026 09:35 IST

National

Explainer: What are UGC's regulations for promotion of equity in higher education institutions

UGC’s new equity regulations, replacing the 2012 framework, make anti-discrimination measures binding on HEIs. The move has triggered protests and a Supreme Court plea over definitions and inclusion, even as the Centre assures there will be no misuse.

By Monitor News Service 27 Jan 2026 22:08 IST

Opinion

Budget 2026: Not yet a gear shift

This year’s Budget gestures toward long-term systems through infrastructure and digital investment, but stops short of a decisive shift from scheme-driven governance to durable institutional reform.

By Raghav Iyer 02 Feb 2026 10:01 IST

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International

From Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew, who's who of powerful people named in Epstein files

Newly released Justice Department files linked to Jeffrey Epstein name global elites—from royalty and billionaires to politicians. None face charges, but documents detail continued associations even after Epstein was accused of abusing minors.

By AP 02 Feb 2026 10:18 IST

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International

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

EAM S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the Trump–Modi trade deal and discussed formalising cooperation on critical minerals, defence, energy and Quad ties in Washington.

By Monitor News Service 04 Feb 2026 08:27 IST

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Opinion

Building India’s rare earth ecosystem

India’s rare earth policy is entering a decisive phase. With the Union Budget 2026–27 announcing Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors and the government already approving a manufacturing scheme for rare earth permanent magnets, New Delhi is signalling that critical minerals can no longer be treated as peripheral inputs. Rare earths now sit at the centre of India’s ambitions in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and strategic autonomy. The challenge ahead is not geological availability but the ability to build an integrated ecosystem that moves from mining and processing to high-value manufacturing, while aligning domestic capacity with global supply chains.

By Neal Singh 05 Feb 2026 09:36 IST

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