Editorials

Placing the burden of not becoming a rape victim on women themselves smacks of a patriarchal mindset

The proliferation of drones and the merging of drug and arms cartels along Punjab’s border signal a dangerous revival of Pakistan’s covert tactics

Before debating whether hanging or lethal injection is cruel, India must ask the bigger question: Does death penalty actually deter heinous crimes?

With public support waning and state forces advancing, Maoists must suspend armed struggle and reconnect with the people to address their needs

The suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar once again highlights deep-rooted structural bias in India’s bureaucracy

Although India’s historical ties with Afghanistan and its discomfort with the Taliban are well known, the changing dynamics of the region demand a pragmatic approach

As guns fall silent in Gaza, a concerted effort is needed to rebuild trust and ensure lasting peace

While India has the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States, it also records the highest number of road accident deaths globally

While leaders cutting across parties condemned the attack on CJI Gavai, the deeper issue — of religious zealotry and mob radicalisation under the veneer of devotion — cannot be ignored

India should take a cue from the United Kingdom, which recently passed a Bill allowing terminally ill adults to choose assisted dying under strict safeguards

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the consumption of a high amount of carbohydrates, is playing havoc with public health in India

India’s pharma success story cannot rest on cheap generics alone. It must be backed by credibility, stronger audits, criminal liability for negligence and swift justice

Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s words of reconciliation and assimilation should be heeded by those who thrive on divide-and-rule politics

Given external headwinds that could complicate the path forward, it is appropriate to maintain patience now

Trump's 100 per cent tariff on branded drugs challenges India's pharma exporters but opens doors for growth in generics and biosimilars

Any dilly-dallying by the government may not only worsen the situation but also trigger feelings of alienation among people

Apart from exposing glaring gaps in crowd management strategies, such tragedies also raise questions over the accountability of the organisers in ensuring public safety

With many of its older jets, including the Jaguars and Mirage 2000s, set to be phased out by 2035, the IAF’s air power may continue to go down, unless new aircraft are inducted soon

Decisive global action against Israel alone can alter the course of the one-sided war in Gaza

Rushed implementation, lack of transparency, and questionable economics are creating avoidable confusion on ethanol-blended fuel policy

While the sweeping reduction of GST rates is a welcome move, the Centre must also address the legitimate concerns of the States over the potential revenue losses

Instead of overreacting, New Delhi should deepen its strategic footprint in the Middle East, leveraging its economic clout

The arbitrary and unreasonable hike in the visa fee to $1,00,000 would significantly impact the technology sector, which depends heavily on skilled workers from India and China