Editorials

India needs to leverage its position to reset the strategic equation with Male and continue to engage with the people of Maldives

Beijing must realise that its threats directed at Taipei have been counterproductive to its own objectives

The vaccine, developed by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), is 97% effective in preventing cervical cancer

The Speaker’s verdict has strengthened Eknath Shinde’s position further with the elections around the corner

Plastic toxicity in packaged bottled water should ring alarm bells in India, which saw second-fastest growth rate in mineral water segment

By quashing Gujarat govt’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, the SC has restored public faith in the system

Hasina’s win is a reassuring development for India as it ensures continuity of a robust bilateral relationship

The latest developments in the Maldives pose a diplomatic challenge to India

The Aditya mission, the first by an Asian country to be placed in orbit around the Sun, is expected to contribute significantly to our understanding of solar dynamics and enhance our ability to predict space weather phenomena.

The Indian Science Congress Association needs urgent reforms but cancelling the Science Congress does not augur well for Indian sciences

The first virtual sexual offence case in the UK highlights the urgent need for governments to amend their criminal laws

Prompt response mechanism and not compromising with building bylaws are the most important lessons from Japan

XPoSat marks a major milestone in ISRO’s journey from being an agency tasked with placing satellites in orbit to a research organisation

The ongoing global efforts to tackle the climate crisis reveals that the outcomes have been far from satisfactory

The tendency towards greater control of scientific and other educational institutions is a regressive step

Combating deepfakes requires a collaborative effort, one that involves open communication and proactive mitigation strategies

Grounding of Nicaragua-bound flight with 303 Indians in France must serve as a wake-up call for authorities to get to the bottom of this murky affair

The attacks on merchant ships come as a grim reminder that the impact of the war in West Asia could be felt far and wide

A thorough probe must be ordered into the charges of custodial torture and misuse of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act

The Supreme Court by disposing of an unprecedented 52,191 cases in 2023, has shown how to use technology to reduce pendency

Fast-tracking of procurements is a must to ensure that the IAF’s fighting capabilities are not compromised.

Sedition by any other name sounds equally draconian in its intent and scope of application

The return of a trustworthy ally in economic cooperation and fight against terrorism bodes well for New Delhi

Provision enabling government agencies to take over, manage or suspend telecom services for national security reasons is alarming