Editorials

Marxist veteran Sitaram Yechury was a symbol of defiance who broke political stereotypes to build bridges across ideological divides

Harris’ strategy of offering bait and allowing her rival to tie himself in one embarrassing knot after another pays off

A hefty 18% GST on health insurance premiums is stifling, particularly when its life cover penetration is abysmally low

The trouble-torn State has become a bad example for the BJP’s oft-repeated ‘double-engine ki sarkar’

While ethanol-blended petrol is important, a cautious approach is needed so that there is no pressure on food crops

The admission by Pakistan on Kargil offers diplomatic leverage for India to expose its neighbour’s duplicity

The MoU with Singapore will help make India an attractive destination for semiconductor manufacturing

It is not the absence of stringent laws but the failure to effectively enforce them is the root cause of atrocities against women

The latest attacks come as a grim reminder of how an unresolved social cauldron is tearing apart this sensitive northeast State

While BioE3 policy is a promising step, attracting investment and collaborations are a must

The emergence of Jamaat as a mainstream political force could harm the interests of minorities in Bangladesh

In terms of operational nuclear warheads, China, with 500, is way ahead of India (172). However, India has close ties with both the United States and Russia, which have over 1,700 such warheads each

The consistent progress in indigenisation of weaponry is in line with India’s mission to become self-reliant

By 2050, one in every five Indians will be over the age of 60 and it’s imperative that Ayushman Bharat gets adequate funding

Telegram CEO should not be seen as an accomplice to the crimes committed by the messaging app users

Striking a balance between employees’ aspirations and fiscal prudence must be the guiding principle of UPS

It is ironic that the Malayalam film industry, known for experimenting with bold themes, should be embroiled in such controversies

As a Presidential contender, she is, in a way, an antithesis of what Republican candidate Donald Trump stands for

The 2025 target set by the government nearly a decade ago for the complete elimination of TB appears a tall order given the ground realities

Tax notice to a few top-ranking institutions reflects the utter callousness of government towards public-funded research

The longevity and stability of NDA 3.0 is now dependent on crucial allies like the JD(U) and TDP which are no pushovers

The successful launch of SSLV sets the stage for the commercialisation of satellite launch capabilities

A disturbing reality is that rape and murder cases invariably turn out to be mere cold statistics

The challenge before the Election Commission now is to ensure the smooth conduct of polls in J&K