The Hindu

‘Distorted power relations in the world make Security Council non-operational’ - There are superpowers that have not yet recognised that their power has limits, says the United Nations Secretary-General; he commends India’s efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, says…

SC calls on students to school elders in waste management - Court questions notion that waste is a problem of sanitary workers alone; directs Education Dept. to include practical lessons for students; tells officials to engage with households, schools, colleges

Getting him to open up is like pulling teeth - Students urged to think rather than parrot textbook answers

Trump pledges ‘economic warfare’ on Iran, prompting Tehran derision - Any country providing ‘any type of lifeline to Iran’ would face ‘tremendous economic consequences,’ warns U.S. President; Iran dismisses the move as a continuation of ‘failed policies’, maintaining economic…

SC calls on students to school elders in waste management - Court questions notion that waste is a problem of sanitary workers alone; directs Education Dept. to include practical lessons for students; tells officials to engage with households, schools, colleges

Five years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan marred by many struggles - While the Taliban have retained power, a weak economy, suffocating restrictions on women, international isolation and growing tensions with Pakistan remain key challenges; widespread poverty,…