BJP minister’s ‘anti-Brahmin’ remark is almost criminal. Mere condemnation isn’t enough

Union minister Rupala’s ‘anti-Rajput’ and Haryana minister Chautala’s ‘anti-Brahmin’ remarks are provocative and deplorable. They drew no lesson from Modi surname controversy that led to Rahul Gandhi’s conviction. Mere condemnation by BJP won’t do. Politicians making casual slurs about caste groups borders on criminality and needs to be checked decisively.

Eric Garcetti’s remark shows Pannun issue far from over. India should conclude probe convincingly

Eric Garcetti has raised Pannun again. Shows the issue is far from over. While Washington will stress how important India is, it is sure to keep the pressure on New Delhi. India should conclude the probe convincingly and find closure on this most difficult conversation in a still-evolving vital relationship.