Editorials

Only by democratising AI can it become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South

Resilient semiconductor networks are essential in a world increasingly shaped by supply chain weaponisation

A stronger ecosystem, greater investment and strategic global partnerships are vital to overcome quantum computing bottlenecks

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India underscores the deepening alignment between the two democracies in advancing a multipolar, rules-based global order

India battles the dual challenge of encouraging voluntary donation while maintaining strict legal oversight

The high-profile AI Summit comes against the backdrop of India positioning itself as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence

Immediate challenges before the new administration are the restoration of the rule of law, economic recovery and resetting the strained ties with India

The meltdown was due to worries of AI tools replacing many traditional software and IT outsourcing services

The national election is Dhaka’s pivotal moment — a bid to turn a youth uprising into institutional power and to set the country’s course after Sheikh Hasina’s dramatic fall

Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach has sent a clear message that anti-India elements cannot misuse Canadian freedoms to malign India

Gaps in supply chains, technology, skilled manpower, and capital pose formidable challenges to India’s domestic aircraft manufacturing

Takaichi-led ruling coalition’s landslide win is set to deepen India-Japan ties, strengthen the Quad, and advance Indo-Pacific security

Stability in benchmark lending rates, combined with a supply-side push in the recent Union Budget, is expected to complement demand traction across sectors

The Meitei–Kuki-Zo divide remains deep, and rebuilding trust will test the new State government 

Southern States have raised legitimate concerns about unfair treatment in the sharing of the divisible pool of central taxes

By ordering free biodegradable pads and hygiene corners in schools and colleges, India’s apex court has recognised menstrual health as an enforceable right

The Supreme Court has rightly questioned the moral uprightness of WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy

The Supreme Court’s directive for time-bound, out-of-turn trials for acid attack cases is welcome, but implementation remains the real challenge

Amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on targeted measures to sustain growth, favouring steady interventions over headline-grabbing announcements

Amid global slowdown and erosion of the rules-based international order, the Economic Survey 2025-26 offers a note of tempered hope

Political leaders must resist exploiting human tragedy for partisan gain and instead address urgent safety and regulatory failures in India’s expanding aviation sector

The latest purge can have repercussions on Taiwan, which China considers its own territory and has threatened to take control of the island by force

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement underscores stability and rules-based cooperation at a time of global uncertainty

High female STEM enrolment contrasts with low career entry, reflecting persistent cultural and systemic barriers that push women out of India’s technology workforce