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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
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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
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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
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Removing disparities within the digital ecosystem is key to realising the grand dream of Viksit Bharat
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As the bold indirect tax reform completes eight years of implementation, the occasion calls for an honest appraisal and the introduction of further changes
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If counter-terrorism cannot be a unifying pillar, then a question mark hangs over the core objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
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The larger question is whether India can go beyond being a destination for smartphone assembly and become a true global manufacturing giant
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Axiom-4 shows that India is no longer just launching payloads but also launching people and ideas into space
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The latest strikes are bound to trigger a fierce response as Tehran has vowed to strike at the American bases in the Middle East
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad underscores the need for strategic reforms, focusing on improving infrastructure, modernising regulations, and addressing financial sustainability in India’s aviation sector
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Middle East is teetering on the edge of a full-scale war fraught with global implications as Iran and Israel cross a dangerous line
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The horrific Air India crash in Ahmedabad involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner raises serious questions over passenger safety and aircraft design
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No doubt some credible steps were taken following the imposition of President’s Rule and resignation of the discredited BJP Chief Minister N Biren Singh but they are not enough as long as radical groups continue to indulge in nefarious activities
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Despite being a celebrated author, Frederick Forsyth, who died at 86, always considered himself a journalist first and often joked that he turned to fiction only when he found himself broke and jobless
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Though India is endowed with the fifth largest reserves of Rare Earth Elements, its output remains minimal, making a strong case for liberalising mining restrictions and attracting private investments to reduce imports
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Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project demonstrates the strength of India’s unity and its sustained focus on people-centred development
