Editorials

Escalating West Asia conflict and closure of Strait of Hormuz threaten to sharply raise Brent crude prices, exposing India’s energy vulnerabilities

Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi underscored a strong commitment by two of the largest democracies in the Global South to strengthen bilateral trade, critical minerals cooperation, and long-term strategic ties beyond symbolic diplomacy

A key risk arising from the current political vacuum in Iran is that the militant Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may take over

Ongoing military conflict with Afghanistan has its roots in Islamabad’s duplicitous policy on terrorism: nurturing ‘good terrorists’ to target India while fighting ‘bad terrorists’ who, it alleges, are trained in Afghanistan

India’s proposed nationwide free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 15 is significant, as its success could dramatically accelerate cervical cancer elimination targets globally

Grounding of the entire fleet of Tejas by IAF following a mishap is a sign of vulnerability of the indigenous fighter jet

While the security operations have been successful in breaking the back of the extremist movement, the government must now prioritise addressing tribal grievances through focused development and outreach

The Board of Peace meeting to rebuild Gaza, held in the absence of any Palestinian representative, is a farce

Only by democratising AI can it become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South

Resilient semiconductor networks are essential in a world increasingly shaped by supply chain weaponisation

A stronger ecosystem, greater investment and strategic global partnerships are vital to overcome quantum computing bottlenecks

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India underscores the deepening alignment between the two democracies in advancing a multipolar, rules-based global order

India battles the dual challenge of encouraging voluntary donation while maintaining strict legal oversight

The high-profile AI Summit comes against the backdrop of India positioning itself as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence

Immediate challenges before the new administration are the restoration of the rule of law, economic recovery and resetting the strained ties with India

The meltdown was due to worries of AI tools replacing many traditional software and IT outsourcing services

The national election is Dhaka’s pivotal moment — a bid to turn a youth uprising into institutional power and to set the country’s course after Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic fall

Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach has sent a clear message that anti-India elements cannot misuse Canadian freedoms to malign India

Gaps in supply chains, technology, skilled manpower, and capital pose formidable challenges to India’s domestic aircraft manufacturing

Takaichi-led ruling coalition’s landslide win is set to deepen India-Japan ties, strengthen the Quad, and advance Indo-Pacific security

Stability in benchmark lending rates, combined with a supply-side push in the recent Union Budget, is expected to complement demand traction across sectors

The Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide remains deep, and rebuilding trust will test the new State government 

Southern States have raised legitimate concerns about unfair treatment in the sharing of the divisible pool of central taxes

By ordering free biodegradable pads and hygiene corners in schools and colleges, India’s apex court has recognised menstrual health as an enforceable right