Editorials

India cannot claim itself to be a future economic superpower without getting its basic civic infrastructure right

The preliminary report does not explain whether this was a mechanical failure, an electrical issue, a design fault or a software anomaly

It is puzzling that India’s poll panel has discarded its own findings of more than two decades in registering electors as per its notified due process

India’s Rs 1 lakh crore R&D scheme is a timely intervention, addressing low investment in research and development — particularly poor participation of the private sector

As New Delhi prepares to take over the presidency of BRICS next year, it needs to do some deft balancing act to make the expanded forum more inclusive, serving as a bridge to a fair and just world rather than an anti-West group

Trump’s tariff threat is a risky shortcut that could deepen uncertainty, provoke retaliation, and ultimately isolate the US from the very trade flows it seeks to dominate

There are genuine concerns that the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision in Bihar could result in mass disenfranchisement, especially among marginalised groups such as migrant labourers, women, and the poor

Given the unique characteristics of the two party top leaders—Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his ambitious deputy DK Shivakumar—in State, the Congress now appears to be in a tight spot over how to manage a transition, assuming that is on the agenda

China’s insistence on having a decisive say in choosing the Dalai Lama’s successor is clearly not about religion but about control; not about respecting the Tibetan traditions but at bending them into submission

The Puri stampede once again exposes the flaws in India’s crowd management strategies as well as how the well-entrenched VIP culture harms the interests of common devotees

Removing disparities within the digital ecosystem is key to realising the grand dream of Viksit Bharat

As the bold indirect tax reform completes eight years of implementation, the occasion calls for an honest appraisal and the introduction of further changes

If counter-terrorism cannot be a unifying pillar, then a question mark hangs over the core objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The larger question is whether India can go beyond being a destination for smartphone assembly and become a true global manufacturing giant

Axiom-4 shows that India is no longer just launching payloads but also launching people and ideas into space

The Department of Personnel and Training’s decision to hire a private consultant to overhaul bureaucracy is a bold move aimed at cutting red tape, embracing digital governance and boosting efficiency

Instead of using Emergency to vent out bitterness and indulge in a political blame game, a candid introspection is needed on where we stand now on preserving our core values

India must take a cue from the United Kingdom, which recently approved the Assisted Dying Bill, a move that marks a major turning point in the country’s approach to individual rights at the end of life

The recovery of unaccounted cash from the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, a former judge of the Delhi High Court, has brought disrespect to the judiciary

The latest strikes are bound to trigger a fierce response as Tehran has vowed to strike at the American bases in the Middle East

The EC’s recent decision to enable webcasting from 100 per cent of the polling stations with internet connectivity, starting from Bihar, will go a long way in salvaging its image

The recent helicopter accident in Uttarakhand, the fifth during the 2025 Char Dham Yatra season, has once again sparked concerns over safety violations, ecological damage, and commercial pressures

India’s proposal to fix the lower limit of air-conditioner temperature at 20 degrees C deserves favourable consideration, given the potential savings and the positive impact on the environment

Several surveys across India have revealed that elders suffer neglect and abuse not just in public but also often at home. This is ironic for a nation that takes pride in its culture and the long tradition of respecting and caring for the elders