Editorials

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo at India, threatening to impose new tariffs on rice imports, should not come as a shock, as it follows a familiar pattern

It has become customary in India to discuss efficacy of safety standards only when a major mishap occurs

Indigo's lackadaisical and nonchalant attitude in adapting to the new DGCA rules has led to the crisis

President Putin's visit, the extraordinary bonhomie that marked his meeting with Modi, and a flurry of agreements signed demonstrated the inherent strength of India-Russia relationship 

The fact that nearly 88 per cent of the acid attack cases are still pending trial is a grim reminder of the serious flaws in India's criminal justice system

India’s apex court’s decision to entrust the CBI with a nationwide probe into digital arrest scams should help in speeding up efforts to check this dangerous trend

The Indian government’s increased push for sovereign control over digital infrastructure has already curtailed individual freedoms in the country

The routine playbook: halting construction, limiting vehicles, and experimenting with temporary fixes will not address the structural roots of the crisis

For now, the embers of the fragile egos remain unaddressed, with the hope that the warring groups will not precipitate matters until the 2028 Assembly elections

After the policy push, focus on auction efficiency, investor confidence, and infrastructure will be crucial in the National Critical Minerals Mission

If executed with prudence and transparency, the move to allow private participation in nuclear power sector could mark the beginning of a new era

Though the long-awaited labour codes represent genuine reforms, the government must address the concerns of unions fully and fairly

Unfortunately, the past few years in India have seen attempts to dilute constitutional values, undermine the independence of the institutions and erode the powers of the States

With its nuanced stance on timelines for assent to Bills, India's top court has upheld separation-of-powers boundaries

The Dubai Air Show tragedy deepens doubts over the aircraft’s combat readiness, operational robustness and export viability of India’s indigenous fighter programme

The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective

Ambitious climate targets mean little if wealthy nations fail to honour their commitments on finance and technology support for developing countries

The NDA government should now focus on addressing tribal grievances, as the fight against naxalism cannot be won without good governance

Islamabad’s move to acquire Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines should prompt India to accelerate its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Despite progress, India falls short of the goal of eliminating the bacterial disease by 2025 end

New Delhi needs to take a balanced approach in view of the prevailing trust deficit between India and Bangladesh

It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy

The return of Nitish Kumar, beating the anti-incumbency factor, has established his unmatched dominance in State politics