Editorials

At a time when America has abandoned the spirit of multilateralism and turned largely protectionist under Donald Trump’s leadership, the deepening ties between New Delhi and Paris provide India elbow room to assert strategic independence

The delay in final report on the Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, deepens the mystery and raises concerns

India’s growth story resembles a relay race, with the baton passing through the hands of more than 13 Prime Ministers, each with their distinct strengths, political philosophies, and international stature

The accident at Vizag Steel Plant once again exposes serious gaps in industrial safety, maintenance and accountability. Independent investigations and stronger safety protocols can no longer be delayed

For all her reputation as an indefatigable fighter, Mamata Banerjee now looks vulnerable and clueless as rebellion erupts within the TMC

The $10 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project sits at the crossroads of national security, economic growth and ecological responsibility

RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit may have raised eyebrows, but engagement with the neighbour remains a strategic necessity

The deadly Delhi fire mishap once again shows that accountability is never fixed and lessons are never learned; after routine condemnations and inquiries, it is back to business as usual

By drawing a clear distinction between voluntary adult sex work and commercial sexual exploitation through trafficking, the Supreme Court ruling strengthens the rights and dignity of consenting adult sex workers

Supreme Court of India's directive to High Courts to deliver timely judgments could go a long way in reducing pendency

Instead of chasing cutting-edge chip manufacturing, the country should shift gears and focus on advanced packaging, system integration, talent development and become an ecosystem player

Three-language policy structurally privileges Hindi-speaking students and undermines fairness, federalism, regional equality and linguistic diversity

Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister in favour of DK Shivakumar marks the culmination of a long-running Congress power struggle

For a country marked by diverse educational systems and stark regional disparities, a one-size-fits-all approach like NEET may be neither effective nor equitable

The problem with India is not a lack of talent but the absence of conditions in which talent can flourish

The Pope’s intervention in the AI ethics debate carries weight because it comes as a papal encyclical — the Catholic Church’s most authoritative teaching document

The Centre’s assurance to the Supreme Court on Uttarakhand hydropower projects reflects a welcome recognition that rivers are more than channels for electricity generation

Rising fuel prices, in particular, are having a ripple effect on transport, food and household expenses

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

Tata Electronics signing an MoU with Dutch semiconductor giant ASML for its plant in Dholera marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions

The Supreme Court’s intervention in India’s growing stray dog crisis highlights the urgent need to balance animal welfare with public safety

A brutal gang rape inside a moving bus in Delhi highlights the unsettling reality that, despite sweeping legal reforms over the past 14 years, the foundational vulnerabilities surrounding women's safety in the national capital remain unchanged

The Trump-Xi summit highlighted China’s growing assertiveness and America’s strategic uncertainty