Editorials

Time is ripe to make the UN more representative, inclusive, less bureaucratic and more transparent

A late-night ordinance, issued on May 19, nullifies the apex court’s decision to give the Delhi government powers over administrative services in the national capital

Jallikattu should serve as an abiding symbol of harmonious coexistence but not of confrontation between man and animal

A deeper probe into the Wankhede case is a must so that course correction can be done

Earlier age of smartphone ownership among 18-24-year-olds is associated with much poorer mental health outcomes

The Thai election verdict, rejecting military-monarchy establishment, is a lesson for all the dictatorship regimes

Indigenisation is critical but acquisition of modern weapons through imports must not be ignored

A significant trend emerging from the latest Assembly polls is that Karnataka is moving towards a bipolar polity

Governors should avoid overreach that undermines the credibility of their constitutional office is the clear message from SC

India must step up its efforts to augment nuclear power generation for a green and clean world

Imran Khan’s arrest has only pushed the government and the military establishment deeper into controversy

The frequent MiG accidents highlight the problems in defence modernisation

President Biden has rightly called for an urgent Bill banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

The urgent need is to enforce peace and crack down on the violent mobs without fear or favour

Besides being very expensive and complex, lithium mining will have adverse environmental impacts

Self-regulation is the way forward to protect the independence of the media and uphold the freedom of expression

Given his puerile statements on sensitive issues, any bilateral engagement during his trip seems doubtful

The Giaspura tragedy is a damning indictment of the apathy of those responsible for enforcing safety standards

Though belated, India has done well to finally launch the Rs 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission

Fostering peaceful coexistence of diverse sects and sections of society is crucial for India’s image globally

Mutual respect in the relations between India and China is premised on the prevalence of peace at the borders

The killing of jawans in Dantewada district is yet another grim reminder of the lethal capability of Maoists to strike at will

The new space policy will offer much-needed clarity and augment private participation

The Supreme Court ruling that the Governors must give assent or return the Bills ‘as soon as possible’ is a welcome development