Editorials

While India’s forest and tree cover accounts for 25 per cent of the total geographical area, more than 6.3 per cent of the country’s dense forests have been destroyed in the last two decades

Unlike his first term, Trump now commands complete loyalty from the ranks of the Republican Party who are eager to implement his agenda without hesitation

The Israel-Hamas truce requires sincerity, foresight and an accommodative approach from both sides to make the deal work

The SpaDeX success comes amid a fierce race between the US and China, which are going all out to send a crew to the moon

Given the wild nature of his public statements, it is safe to assume that Trump 2.0 can have a profound impact on India, particularly in matters of trade and tariffs

India lacks a robust and integrated supply chain for the semiconductor industry, which involves the availability of raw materials, equipment, components, testing facilities and skilled manpower

It is a matter of concern that the first batch of 40 ‘Tejas’ LCA ordered in 2009-10 is yet to be fully delivered by HAL

Extreme weather events have been playing havoc across the world. Sea surface temperatures have hit record highs. Extreme temperatures during the year fuelled widespread heatwaves, wildfires and floods

The recent meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai reflects pragmatic diplomacy

The overhauling of content-moderation policy signals that the social media giant is entering a more partisan political era

Trudeau became increasingly unpopular at home because of his poor handling of the country’s economy and immigration policy apart from repeated diplomatic goof-ups, angering India

The new $137-billion dam project could risk geological disasters and impact the flow of water from China to India

The year 2024 will go down as the one that represents gloom for the country’s youth

Despite several court orders, hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste remain at the accident site raising cancer risks

By accusing the BSF of orchestrating infiltrations, the West Bengal Chief Minister has overstepped her bounds

Despite the declining trajectory of the revolutionary movement, the possibility of dissenting voices rising again cannot be ruled out if inequalities persist

Manipur Chief Minister’s perfunctory expression of regret will be meaningful only if accompanied by tangible solutions that go beyond military measures

Building institutions with compassionate leadership is also crucial to retaining and nurturing talent

It is time the US bellwether stopped in its tracks, took stock of the situation and came out with a revival plan

The recent airstrikes by Pakistan targeting Afghanistan’s Paktika province and a swift retaliation by the Taliban forces, hitting deep inside Pakistan, indicate worsening tensions in the region

Anger-inducing ads may be an effective marketing strategy, but it has long-term negative effects

The nation remembers him as an astute and gentle statesman whose stature transcends the political divide and whose contribution to the country’s progress has few parallels

Whatever decision that New Delhi takes would have far-reaching consequences, not just for the bilateral ties but also for the broader geopolitical landscape