Editorials

Manual scavenging persists in India despite the 2013 ban, killing 620-plus workers and highlighting caste inequality, unsafe work, and government apathy 

India’s poor standing in World Happiness Report 2026 reflects the ongoing challenges despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies

The Supreme Court’s order tightening rules on adjournment could be a turning point in tackling India’s massive case backlog and restoring faith in the judiciary

Pakistan’s deadly airstrikes on Kabul have exposed deep flaws in its Afghan strategy, highlighting strategic miscalculations, rising internal threats, and widening regional consequences

The system faces critical challenges, including satellite failures, faulty atomic clocks, and poor smartphone integration

By replacing self-identification with medical verification, the Bill contradicts constitutional protections and the Supreme Court’s 2014 ruling, undermining fundamental rights

Limited screening, lack of awareness and unequal access to healthcare continue to worsen survival rates, posing a major public health challenge

India’s childhood obesity rates are surging by an average of 5% annually, marking it one of the fastest-rising trends recorded anywhere in the world

LIGO is designed to work in sync with two similar facilities in the United States to detect the ripples in spacetime produced by the movement of large celestial objects like stars and planets

The Supreme Court’s order allowing withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a 13-year vegetative state is a landmark verdict, recognising that the right to die with dignity is as important as the right to live

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have set a policy template for other States to follow in tackling social media addiction among children

The rise of 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, reflects the aspirations of Nepal’s youth who demanded an end to corruption, nepotism, and misgovernance

Stellar performances by Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah powered the Men in Blue to redemption after the painful 2023 ODI World Cup final loss

Commemorating the accomplishments of a select few on Women's Day doesn't really do much to contribute to the elimination of a deeply rooted, toxic patriarchal culture in our society

Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha marks a defining moment in Bihar politics, bringing the curtains down on his two-decade-long tenure at the helm of the State

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation

Mark Carney’s India visit stood out for both symbolism and substance, particularly against the backdrop of diplomatic tensions in the recent past

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