Editorials

Smuggling syndicates in Pakistan have embraced technology faster than our law enforcement, using drones to dump narcotics and weapons in India

Most gig workers still lack health insurance, paid leave and maternity benefits. Govt effort to ensure welfare and security for this expanding category of workforce is still a work in progress

Supreme Court’s suggestion to define digital arrest in criminal law and make it a standalone offence with stricter punishments merits serious consideration

High logistics costs, reliance on cash on delivery, low order values, and weak unit economics continue to weigh on the sector

Ayodhya temple donation scam strikes at the core of the BJP’s Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma political identity, which is closely intertwined with the Ram Mandir project

The deal heightens regional tensions with Iran and carries significant geopolitical implications tied to the Abraham Accords

The exit of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whose resignation was the key demand of the protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party, should now pave the way for sincere effort to tackle the larger issue of education reforms

If the premier space agency is to retain its best talent, it must modernise career pathways, reward innovation and foster a more attractive and empowering workplace

Chinese delivery worker Wang Jibing’s Lu Xun Literary Prize win reaffirms literature’s capacity to celebrate authentic voices and imagination, regardless of where they emerge

While the Semicon 2.0 policy push is laudable, several factors continue to hold back India’s aspirations to emerge as a global semiconductor hub

The Modi government's response to the protests in India's national capital has been disappointing, following a familiar playbook of denial, callousness, repression and misrepresentation

The indigenous innovation places India among a select group of nations with hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but its wider rollout will depend on overcoming cost, supply and infrastructure challenges

The successful launch of Vikram-1 establishes Skyroot as a serious competitor in global small-satellite launch market

Nearly two years after J&K elected a new government, the promise of restoring statehood remains unfulfilled, raising questions about democratic accountability, federalism, and the region's constitutional rights 

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to deepen economic engagement, boost bilateral trade and create new opportunities for businesses, workers, investors and exporters in both countries

The constitution of four special benches to hear the oldest pending cases is a welcome step towards reducing judicial backlog

The James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking observations are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, challenging long-held theories, and opening exciting new frontiers in the search for extraterrestrial life

The recent assault on medical professionals in Thane has renewed calls for a comprehensive central law to safeguard healthcare workers

The agreement with Australia will help India secure uranium supplies towards achieving its target of ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2070

Findings in the Nijjar murder investigation strengthen India’s long-held position, ease tensions in India-Canada relations and shift the focus to transnational organised crime networks

Instead of issuing threats, Musadik Malik should reflect on why India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and on Pakistan’s own actions

The NDA government has created greater policy confusion and shifted an additional burden of responsibility onto the States through the rollout of the VB-GRAM G scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit is expected to accelerate defence, trade and critical minerals agreements, reinforcing India-Indonesia strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific.

Persistent rural and gender digital divides, cybersecurity risks, limited broadband, weak data privacy enforcement, and low digital literacy continue to hinder inclusive growth