Editorials

Zohran Mamdani’s rise as New York's Mayor underscores the inclusiveness of American democracy

Party veteran Digvijay Singh has belled the proverbial cat in the Congress by openly comparing its lack of organisational strength with that of RSS-BJP

By sending External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Khaleda Zia’s funeral, India signals cautious outreach to Bangladesh’s emerging political order

The fact that the SC felt it necessary to constitute a new expert committee to review not only the findings of the earlier panel but also to clarify other issues suggests that the report was prepared in haste

From harnessing satellite technologies for societal good to exploring new frontiers of the solar system, the Indian space research community can take pride in the milestones it has achieved and the vision it has set for the journey ahead

Educational experts have been calling for a drastic overhaul of the system to bring it on par with global standards

Recent meltdown at IndiGo highlights how the duopoly has stymied the growth of the passenger aviation sector

The latest mission of BlueBird Block-2 significantly boosts India’s space ambitions and makes it possible to capture a larger chunk of the commercial space sector

The 100-metre benchmark and the use of local profile would result in a significant part of the Aravalli range vulnerable to mining and construction

The rapidly deteriorating situation in Bangladesh poses multiple challenges to India, including growing insecurity and infiltration along the 4,000-kilometre border

Fundamental rights of citizens cannot be eclipsed by social disapproval or hollowed out by stigma

Entry of private players will accelerate the expansion of atomic energy as part of India’s long-term energy transition

A deal with Oman could provide the springboard India needs to find other markets in the region and in Africa

Government’s move to raise FDI limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent is welcome, but it must address genuine concerns with openness and fairness

Financial liability of VB-G RAM G Scheme will be shared between the Centre and the State govts in the ratio of 60:40

Paris-based World Inequality Lab’s 2026 report paints a grim picture of highly skewed wealth distribution, urging nations to rethink their growth models

Leadership presence, narrative control, and the ability to project ideological credibility will determine whether the country’s fragile centre holds or succumbs to polarising forces

By remaining silent on such a crucial issue concerning the terminally ill patients, the union government is trying to abdicate its legislative responsibility and pass the buck to the judiciary

Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill risks becoming a cure more dangerous than the disease

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo at India, threatening to impose new tariffs on rice imports, should not come as a shock, as it follows a familiar pattern

It has become customary in India to discuss efficacy of safety standards only when a major mishap occurs

Indigo's lackadaisical and nonchalant attitude in adapting to the new DGCA rules has led to the crisis

President Putin's visit, the extraordinary bonhomie that marked his meeting with Modi, and a flurry of agreements signed demonstrated the inherent strength of India-Russia relationship