Editorials

The pause in the policy rate hike must be seen as a pragmatic move given the global uncertainty

The Supreme Court quashing the ban on MediaOne TV is a watershed moment in shielding the media from state excesses

India must expeditiously ramp up infrastructure in Arunachal given China's tendency to throw its weight around

Pakistan court striking down colonial-era sedition law must inspire the ‘advocates’ of free speech in India

The successful conduct of Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission by ISRO is a significant milestone

A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald Trump over hush money payment to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign

A strong push for INSTC will be a strategic step to protect its interests in Middle East

In a U-turn that sent alarm bells in India, Bhutan Prime Minister asserted that China has an equal say in resolving the Doklam dispute

The project to extend broadband services across 1.4 lakh panchayats needs a renewed commitment

Despite Equal Remuneration Act, passed in 1976, to ensure men and women receive equal pay for equal work, the disparity has only widened

ISRO’s launch of internet satellites represents a major step towards bridging the digital divide

When the matter is slated for an appeal in the higher court, it is preposterous to disqualify Rahul Gandhi, a move that amounts to abusing constitutional institutions

Authorities need to revitalise immunisation campaign and urge people to shed vaccine hesitancy in view of rising Covid cases

Long delays in domestic procurements will negate the objectives of the indigenisation drive

Accelerated action is essential to close the gap between existing adaptation and what is needed

Punjab government’s crackdown on the followers of the elusive radical preacher and Khalistani supporter Amritpal Singh reflects the country’s resolve to take on forces challenging the sovereignty of India

Countering China’s muscle-flexing is the biggest common challenge the two countries face

The health ministry's latest proposal to formulate common standards for drug regulators at the Centre and in the States is a welcome development

The SC has rightly asserted that the Governor ‘cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result’

Rapprochement deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows how China has translated its economic influence into diplomatic heft

Invitation to the Taliban to participate in a training course reflects New Delhi’s willingness to engage with them

The crisis is a wake-up call to further strengthen the approach to risk management and better prepare to respond to crises

With ‘Naatu, Naatu’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, Indian cinema savours one of the biggest moments of glory at the Oscars

From recruitment and getting permanent commission to securing command positions, women have had to fight discrimination that has excluded them from equality in these roles