Editorials

The routine playbook: halting construction, limiting vehicles, and experimenting with temporary fixes will not address the structural roots of the crisis

For now, the embers of the fragile egos remain unaddressed, with the hope that the warring groups will not precipitate matters until the 2028 Assembly elections

After the policy push, focus on auction efficiency, investor confidence, and infrastructure will be crucial in the National Critical Minerals Mission

If executed with prudence and transparency, the move to allow private participation in nuclear power sector could mark the beginning of a new era

Though the long-awaited labour codes represent genuine reforms, the government must address the concerns of unions fully and fairly

Unfortunately, the past few years in India have seen attempts to dilute constitutional values, undermine the independence of the institutions and erode the powers of the States

With its nuanced stance on timelines for assent to Bills, India's top court has upheld separation-of-powers boundaries

The Dubai Air Show tragedy deepens doubts over the aircraft’s combat readiness, operational robustness and export viability of India’s indigenous fighter programme

The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective

Ambitious climate targets mean little if wealthy nations fail to honour their commitments on finance and technology support for developing countries

The NDA government should now focus on addressing tribal grievances, as the fight against naxalism cannot be won without good governance

Islamabad’s move to acquire Chinese-built advanced Hangor-class submarines should prompt India to accelerate its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Despite progress, India falls short of the goal of eliminating the bacterial disease by 2025 end

New Delhi needs to take a balanced approach in view of the prevailing trust deficit between India and Bangladesh

It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy

The return of Nitish Kumar, beating the anti-incumbency factor, has established his unmatched dominance in State politics

Prime Minister Modi’s Bhutan visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to stand by its neighbour amid shifting Asian geopolitics

The car blast near Red Fort is a grim reminder that the terror ecosystem never truly disappears but mutates into new forms to maintain the surprise element

Bold statements will not save people from the catastrophic impact of climate change; only real action — through financial and technological support — can

The signing of a defence deal between India and the United States in Kuala Lumpur highlights the strategic depth of their bilateral relations

The stranglehold of the military establishment in Pakistan politics is set to tighten further with a new Constitutional Amendment being pushed through the corridors of power

AI Governance Guidelines seeks to prioritise a people-centric approach, which can catalyse inclusive growth

The rise of young Democrat Zohran Mamdani can be seen as a perfect counter-narrative to the racist campaign orchestrated by right-wing elements

The creation of an International Panel on Inequality deserves urgent attention as global inequality reaches ‘emergency levels’, endangering democracy and social cohesion