Editorials

FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods are a welcome step, but they will be meaningful only if consumers understand what the labels signify

Mineral-bearing States legitimately deserve an equitable share of the economic value generated from their natural resources

The Meta's $18 billion settlement marks a belated recognition that harm can be embedded not merely in how social media is used, but in how it is designed

Encouraging more private sector participation in defence production, especially in medium and high-tech segments, is key to driving indigenisation

Nepal’s devastating flash floods warn of mounting climate risks across the Himalayas, underscoring the urgent need for stronger preparedness and regional cooperation

Though it is premature to see Ajit Doval’s engagement with China’s top leadership as a sign of an imminent boundary settlement, it does suggest that the two countries are moving from confrontation towards conciliation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stand could become a test for middle powers and offers lessons for India on trade diversification, resilience and strategic autonomy

Free online coaching can improve access, but lasting change requires strict regulation, stronger schools, credible examinations and wider higher-education opportunities

With the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026 taking effect, along with amendments to the National Command Authority Act, 2010, Pakistan is now virtually moving towards military dictatorship

Sergio Gor’s remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India marks a notable departure from Washington’s traditionally cautious Kashmir position

Though Washington remains India’s biggest customer, it no longer has to be the only one that matters

The Railways presents a curious paradox: while it has excelled in expanding its networks, it continues to fail passengers on the basics

The government’s open-ended approach to recording caste responses could create major challenges in standardising millions of entries, raising concerns over data quality and verification

The death of seven people near Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district is a stark reminder that it is not miracles but proper planning and crowd management that save lives

The Prime Minister's Independence Day address reflects the flavour of the season, but the larger question is whether youth discontent will be viewed merely as an issue of jobs, education and technology, or whether the government is willing to understand it as a deeper demand for accountability and responsiveness

The Justice Varma case is a reminder that judicial independence and accountability must not contradict but complement each other

NASA’s invitation to ISRO to join its Moon programme will provide the Indian space agency with valuable hands-on experience in executing complex crewed missions

Targeted, risk-based scrutiny—not blanket vesting powers—is the way forward to balance national security concerns with legitimate humanitarian work

Raging protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir expose deep governance failures and a growing crisis of public trust

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

RSS chief Bhagwat's recent remarks were apparently aimed at cautioning the BJP leadership about its attitude towards the youth

While the private sector’s rising R&D spending is a welcome shift, it alone cannot bridge India’s technology gap

Supreme Court’s latest ruling on legal protection against domestic cruelty to women in live-in relationships is a genuine attempt to bring criminal law in step with evolving social realities

RBI's neutral policy stance reflects the central bank's preference to wait for greater clarity on inflation and global developments before making its next move