All Editorials Snapshot: 04-September-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Family politics: On the feud in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi

A major family conflict has erupted in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party after the Telangana government called for a CBI investigation into a big irrigation project. K. Chandrashekar Rao, the party’s founder and former Telangana Chief Minister, is now struggling politically after losing power in 2023. His daughter, K. Kavitha, has publicly blamed her cousins for her father’s problems. Instead of being an ideological battle, the dispute is mostly about who controls the party and its benefits. Although Kavitha was given a council seat after the election loss, she felt she deserved more and, after being rejected by her family, accused them openly. This led to her suspension and resignation from the party. Kavitha’s move might harm her future in politics. The editorial notes that the Rao family and the BRS made mistakes, aiming for national influence but failing, and facing corruption charges. By focusing on power struggles, the party missed a chance to create a strong legacy in governance. There may be future opportunities, but right now, the BRS is weakened.

Editorial 2

Rain and repeat: On extreme weather and governance

Heavy rains and floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana this year show that extreme weather alone does not cause disaster; poor management and neglected infrastructure make things much worse. Rain has come in short, intense bursts that quickly fill rivers and reservoirs, sometimes leaving them unable to hold more water. Small streams and water channels are often ignored by officials, turning them into choke points that worsen flooding. In some places, gates and embankments were left unrepaired, drains were blocked, and cemented city areas could not absorb water—all increasing damage. While emergency teams have saved lives, the same problems repeat every year because repairs and upgrades are not done in time. To prevent serious damage from future rain, authorities need better forecasting, improved reservoir management, and regular maintenance of flood defences and city drains, not just quick fixes during disasters. Blaming only the weather, without fixing underlying issues, risks making floods a regular tragedy.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

​At US Open, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka showcase solidarity and care

The 2019 US Open saw a memorable act of kindness when champion Naomi Osaka comforted 15-year-old Coco Gauff after beating her, inviting her for a shared interview. Six years later, even as both players’ careers have evolved, that spirit of support remains. At this year’s US Open, Osaka, returning from a break, again defeated Gauff, and once more, both women showed respect and understanding for each other. Though not close friends, they share mutual admiration and face unique pressures as women of colour in a sport with a past of exclusion. Their interactions reflect that real strength means balancing ambition with empathy, not just ruthless competition. Their actions continue the legacy of trailblazers like Althea Gibson and the Williams sisters, proving that caring for others is a powerful force for change in sports.

Editorial 4

Express view on denial of bail to Umar Khalid and others in Delhi riots case: An injustice

The Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant bail to Umar Khalid and others in the Delhi riots case, despite over five years of detention, has raised deep concerns about the fairness of the justice system. The evidence against the accused relies heavily on WhatsApp messages and testimony from anonymous witnesses, rather than solid proof. The court accepted the prosecution’s theory of conspiracy without closely probing if there was any real incitement to violence, and did not carefully consider whether the right to protest was being wrongly treated as criminal activity. The editorial argues that the court should remember bail is the rule and jail is the exception, and that long detentions without conviction undermine basic rights. It urges the higher courts to step in to protect due process and prevent injustice in such sensitive cases.

Top Vocabulary Picks from Today’s Editorials

WordSimple MeaningSynonymAntonym
IncarcerationBeing put in prisonImprisonment, detentionFreedom, release
StringentVery strictStrict, harshLenient, flexible
UndercurrentA hidden or less obvious feelingUnderlying tone, undertoneSurface, overtone
EpisodicHappening occasionally, not regularlySporadic, irregularContinuous, constant
ParadoxicalContradictory or seemingly opposed to itselfContradictory, strangeLogical, expected

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