Editorials

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’

Despite the widespread sense of alienation, there is a realisation that democratic process can bring remedies to political and social travails

The deceptive use of AI must be seen with concern, especially when social media platforms are being misused

The plan provides a window of opportunity to find a lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict

It’s time for nations to stop treating space as a garbage dump and clean up the Earth’s near orbit

On one hand, there are optimistic projections of economic growth while on the other, there is an undeniable fact of shrinking job opportunities

The Kargil conflict resulted in significant military casualties and heightened tensions between India and Pakistan

Growing obesity, changes in dietary habits, specifically the increase in consumption of ultra-processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles are associated with higher cancer rates.

Unfortunately, no lessons seem to have been learnt from Delhi’s Uphaar fire tragedy of 1997

The move by Spain, Norway and Ireland signals a significant shift in Europe against Israel’s excesses in Gaza

We need to use biodiversity in a sustainable way, so that we can better respond to rising climate change challenges

Strict action, and not mere advisories, against violators of election code of conduct, irrespective of their position, will help restore confidence in EC

If a juvenile commits a heinous crime, he must face the consequences

The string of ban announcements underscores the urgent need for India to enhance its food safety protocols

The potential power struggle within Iran will be keenly watched by the rest of the world, including India

Printing a new currency note with a map that is different from what the international bodies have recognised is uncalled for

The Centre must take the right lessons from Niti Aayog’s report which shows that nothing has changed on the ground in terms of cancer screening

The enthusiastic voter turnout should now serve as a catalyst for the restoration of statehood, as promised by PM