Ladakh violence
The common feature between the violence in Manipur and Ladakh is the government’s delayed response. Had the Centre held talks as soon as issues arose, the violence could have been nipped in the bud. A sincere political gesture and the presence of the political leaders who matter could have helped settle the unrest. It seems that there is no mechanism to hear the stories of those who are affected. It is only when issues go out of control that the government wakes up.
A.V. Narayanan,
Chennai
Equities under pressure
Indian equity markets extended their losses for a fifth consecutive session on September 25, with the Sensex tumbling 556 points to 81,159 and the Nifty slipping below 24,900. Persistent foreign outflows and U.S. visa curbs seem to have weighed heavily on financial and IT counters, while stocks such as Trent and Power Grid deepened the decline. Metals alone offered respite, aided by global copper price gains. Such prolonged weakness underscores the need for policy support to restore investor confidence.
Vivek M. Jain,
Chennai
Published – September 26, 2025 12:24 am IST
