Hyderabad encounter killing may seem like justice, but here’s why no good can come of it

There are no shortcuts to solving the problem of crimes against women and allowing police to simply kill those it accuses only makes us more unsafe.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· 12 hours ago

Explainer: What we now know about the BJP’s secretive electoral bonds scheme after a week of exposes

They were supposed to bring in transparency. Instead, they have turned out to be more opaque and potentially dangerous for democracy.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 22, 2019 · 05:26 pm

Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Airtel: Why these telecom firms are raising tariffs at the same time

What we know about the tariff increases and what’s behind them.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Nov 20, 2019 · 07:40 pm

Ayodhya verdict explained in five paragraphs

Supreme Court awards disputed plot to trust to build a Ram temple, alternative land for mosque.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 09, 2019 · 11:55 am

From impeachment motion to internal rift, 2018 was a year of tumult for India’s judiciary

A historic press conference by four judges in January set the stage for many firsts in the Supreme Court this year.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Dec 31, 2018 · 06:30 am

Explainer: What is the gutka scam in Tamil Nadu and how did the CBI get involved?

On September 5, the investigating agency raided the homes of Tamil Nadu’s health minister and director general of police in connection with the scam.

S Senthalir

· Sep 16, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Explainer: Everything you need to know about the OBC Bill, and what it means for the BJP

The BJP hopes that the bill, coupled with the panel to sub-categorise OBCs, will consolidate its support from the backward classes.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 08, 2018 · 07:30 am

Explainer: What will happen to the 40 lakh people left out of Assam’s draft Register of Citizens?

A long process of proving citizenship lies ahead.

Ipsita Chakravarty

· Jul 30, 2018 · 08:03 pm

Explainer: Has India's anti-corruption law been diluted?

In the new Bill, investigating agencies or police officials have to obtain prior sanctions before investigating a public official.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 25, 2018 · 06:30 am

Explainer: Everything you need to know about Friday’s no-confidence motion

This is the first no-confidence motion in 15 years.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 20, 2018 · 06:30 am

Explained: BS Yeddyurappa has been sworn in as Karnataka’s chief minister. What happens next?

What will Supreme Court do next? What happens if Congress or JD(S) MLAs decide to side with BJP?

Alok Prasanna Kumar

· May 17, 2018 · 05:10 pm

Explainer: All you need to know about the impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra

No judge has been impeached in India so far, though proceedings have been initiated a few times.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 20, 2018 · 05:27 pm