Editorials

The tax imposes an unfair burden on policyholders and runs contrary to the intent behind incentivising these policies

The SC judgement will help fine-tune policies of social justice in an era where the very idea of affirmative action faces an onslaught

Supreme Court’s direction to the Centre to formulate a national policy on GM crops is a welcome development

Kerala needs to show political will to strictly implement Coastal Regulation Zone laws

Death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre in Delhi exposes the callousness of authorities

The governments must strike a fair balance between privacy and protecting national security

Addressing a ceremony at the Kargil memorial in Dras in the presence of the military top brass, Modi said that falsehood and terror were brought down to their knees by the truth in the 1999 Kargil war.

The war serves as a reminder of the importance of robust military preparedness and intelligence gathering

For nuclear energy to form a significant part of the energy mix, investments in developing critical technologies is must

While the focus on employability is a step in the right direction, much will depend on the industry’s cooperation

The Centre has opened its purse strings for Bihar and AP while ignoring the genuine needs of other States

Legal principles must not be overshadowed by rigid interpretations that compromise individual freedoms

The number of individuals aged 60 and above in India is projected to double to 346 million by 2050.

The struggle of Rahim Ali’s family, branded as a foreigner, exposes the loopholes in the citizenship verification process

The surge in terror attacks in Jammu exposes the gaps in the security infrastructure

The saffron party leadership must to do candid introspection on the growing disconnect with the voters

Time for political leaders and citizens to work towards restoring America’s foundational values of respect, dialogue and civility

While India is comfortable to strike terms of mutual understanding with Prachanda, Oli’s re-entry will call for caution.

By affirming that maintenance is a right for all married women, the SC has taken a significant step towards gender justice

For India, the Ukraine war has been posing a diplomatic challenge as it needs to take a nuanced position to protect its national interests

The Kathua attack exposes the hollowness of government’s claims on restoration of normalcy in J&K

For the Iranians locked in a prolonged conflict with many of their Arab neighbours and the West, Pezeshkian symbolises change for the better

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