All Editorials Snapshot: 18-September-2025
The Hindu Editorials snapshot
Editorial 1
Letter and Spirit: On Supreme Court and Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 Judgment
The Supreme Court’s judgment on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 tried to strike a balance between protecting religious rights and ensuring state regulation. The Court stayed some controversial provisions, such as restricting waqf creation only to practising Muslims of five years and giving District Collectors authority over waqf property disputes. It also capped the number of non-Muslim members on Waqf Boards and directed that CEOs should preferably be Muslims. At the same time, it upheld other provisions, such as ending waqf-by-user recognition (with protection for already registered claims) and restrictions on waqf status for monuments and tribal lands. Both supporters of the law and its critics claimed partial victory. While this judgment reduces immediate tensions, the deeper challenge is balancing religious autonomy with state accountability. The Court reminded that laws are presumed constitutional, but warned against misusing religion for community control or allowing politics to create discrimination. The government must build consensus with the Opposition so that laws affecting particular communities gain trust and broad legitimacy.
Editorial 2
Genocide in Gaza: On Israel and UN Commission of Inquiry Finding
The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, confirming earlier warnings from rights groups and scholars. The findings, which cite mass killings, serious bodily and mental harm, and actions aimed at destroying Palestinians in Gaza, strengthen the case before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, where Prime Minister Netanyahu already faces an arrest warrant. Israel denies the charges but has killed more than 65,000 Palestinians, including women and children, since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The irony is stark: a nation created by Holocaust survivors is accused of committing genocide. Instead of restraint, Israel has escalated its offensives, worsening famine and destruction, and isolating itself globally. European nations are moving toward recognising Palestine and imposing sanctions, while the U.S. continues to shield Israel. India, once vocal for the Palestinian cause, has stayed silent — but must now speak out, as unchecked Israeli aggression violates international law and destabilises the region.
The Indian Express Editorials snapshot
Editorial 3
Flood-proofing Should Become a Year-Round Exercise in Punjab
Punjab has once again been hit by devastating floods, exposing the state’s weak flood-prevention system. Swollen rivers and extreme rainfall have submerged entire areas, destroying crops, livestock, and homes, and causing major economic and social damage. Rising riverbeds due to siltation have reduced water capacity, while embankments and old barrages collapsed under pressure. In August, Punjab saw its heaviest rains in 26 years, worsened by additional inflows from Himachal Pradesh. Experts have long warned about the need for better planning, but the state still allowed only 17 days of preparation for the monsoon. Early flood-prevention measures, once routine, have now weakened. The government must urgently focus on desilting, repairing bundhs, and strengthening barrages and sluice gates, shifting from short-term relief to long-term planning. Unless flood-proofing becomes a continuous strategy, recurring floods will deepen economic loss, social suffering, and push more youth to migrate from the state. The lesson is clear: prepare or perish.
Editorial 4
Robert Redford Brought Nuance to Stardom, Gravity to Romance, and Independence to Silver Screen
Robert Redford, who passed away at 89, was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors and directors, remembered for combining stardom with artistic integrity. His acting was never one-dimensional — from romantic roles like The Way We Were to complex thrillers such as Three Days of the Condor and political dramas like All the President’s Men, he added depth and sensitivity to his characters. Redford was more than a matinee idol; he captured the mood of a changing America. Beyond acting, he shaped cinema through his directorial works like Ordinary People and A River Runs Through It, and by founding the Sundance Institute, which became a hub for independent filmmaking. His legacy is that of an artist who believed cinema should not just entertain but also probe truth and human connections with honesty and courage.
Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials
| Word | Simple Meaning | Synonym | Antonym |
| Caveat | A warning or condition | Caution, reservation | Guarantee, assurance |
| Facade | A false outward appearance | Pretence, disguise | Reality, truth |
| Gravest | Very serious or dangerous | Serious, severe | Minor, trivial |
| Colossal | Extremely large or huge | Massive, enormous | Small, tiny |
| Tumultuous | Full of confusion, change, or conflict | Turbulent, chaotic | Calm, peaceful |
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