Editorials

The much-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is expected to gain momentum with a stable Labour government in place.

A permanent solution to border issues continues to elude the leadership of both China and India

High incidence of stampedes highlights the need for effective crowd management in the country

Focus should be on facilitating tie-ups between international and Indian firms while ensuring a level playing field

There is a need for governments to take a public health-centred approach to alcohol rather than a moralistic one

The agony of defeat and ecstasy of victory can co-exist — the Indian cricket team knows this better and has experienced it all

As per the central bank, the gross bad loan ratio of banks has reached a 12-year low

The three new criminal laws, which take effect from July 1, must address concerns over certain provisions

WikiLeaks founder did what journalists in free societies are supposed to do: Speak truth to power

Ties with a trusted neighbour like Bangladesh is crucial for India to effectively counter the designs of China

The country owes it to the candidates a zero-error testing method

Despite the prevalence of honour killings, there is no national legislation that specifically addresses the matter

The Centre must take up urgent overhaul to restore public trust in the examination system

National Medical Commission’s guidelines to prevent the misuse of antibiotics must be strictly adhered to

The recent revision on NCERT textbooks is deeply problematic and smacks of narrow-mindedness

Safety must take precedence over the glitz and glamour of ultra-fast trains

G7’s commitment to promote India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a major diplomatic victory

A spurt in terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir has not only kept the security forces on their toes but also raised concerns in political circles over the deteriorating situation in the region.

The review of Agnipath scheme is probably the first instance of the NDA 3.0 becoming more accommodative

Reforming the Kafala system to grant workers greater autonomy and rights is crucial

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has rightly pointed out that sponsoring terrorism cannot be the policy of a good neighbour

The Reasi incident calls for a deeper examination of security protocols, especially in vulnerable areas

The principles of ‘Raj Dharma’ that Vajpayee spoke about must guide Modi in his third term

Viksit Bharat by 2047 is too distant a goal, for youth can’t wait too long for the fulfilment of ‘guarantees’