Editorials

US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India helped in removing uncertainties surrounding the new tariff regime and cleared the way for finalising a trade agreement between the two countries

The Pahalgam attack comes as a grim reminder of the continued threat from Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism

Pope Francis embodied humility, compassion and a quiet but persistent defiance of the Vatican’s ossified traditions

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced internship opportunities for 500 students from its partner institutions in the field of standardisation.

The crisis at Indian jails goes deeper than just space -- it is a human rights emergency where the cramped conditions militate against prisoners’ right to good health and dignity

The pandemic treaty would obligate wealthy nations to share key information on pathogens and technology for interventions such as vaccines with the rest of the world

The Supreme Court’s observation that language has no religion and that all languages should be celebrated equally is a welcome affirmation of India’s linguistic pluralism

The Supreme Court, by flagging key issues, strikes a delicate balance between addressing the concerns of Muslim community and the need to carry out genuinely beneficial reforms

While the Kashmiris have reconciled to the reality of the irreversibility of the abrogation of Article 370, they very much expect the restoration of statehood, which is their rightful due

Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, as a punishment for refusing to toe the line and comply with a list of ‘unlawful’ demands from the federal government, reflects an authoritarian mindset

The ongoing mob violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district is not just a law-and-order failure, it is also a political and administrative failure

Trump’s leadership has always hinged on unpredictability and bravado, giving him an aura of a disruptor and a divider

The fresh leads from the probe agencies could strengthen India’s case against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the global stage, including at forums like the United Nations Security Council

By adopting an accommodative stance, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has signalled a shift in priorities from inflation containment to growth revival

Supreme Court’s strong strictures against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi — for deliberately withholding ten Bills — should serve as a warning to the Centre over its choice of Governors for non-BJP-ruled States

The Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka provided an opportunity to clear the air regarding India’s apprehensions over Dissanayake regime’s possible shift in foreign policy priorities

The problem with the CPI(M) has been its dogmatic refusal to shed its ideological rigidity, embrace change in tune with the changing times and find new regional heroes to champion contemporary causes

Making it mandatory to disclose assets at all levels of the judiciary is in the interest of transparency and probity

The current unrest in Nepal is not merely about nostalgia for a bygone era but a reflection of the deep-rooted frustration of ordinary Nepalis

The new tariffs may adversely impact India’s booming exports in various sectors, but it could still remain competitive as China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand face even higher tariffs

Illegal structures must be razed but in a time-bound and legal manner, without any religious bias

While its unique work culture — selfless and volunteer-driven — evokes a sense of awe, its equation with minorities, particularly the Muslim community, has been particularly problematic

India clearly needs to recalibrate its policy to salvage its rapidly deteriorating relationship with Dhaka

No institution worth its name can remain relevant if it fails to address the emerging realities