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It is puzzling that India’s poll panel has discarded its own findings of more than two decades in registering electors as per its notified due process
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India’s Rs 1 lakh crore R&D scheme is a timely intervention, addressing low investment in research and development — particularly poor participation of the private sector
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As New Delhi prepares to take over the presidency of BRICS next year, it needs to do some deft balancing act to make the expanded forum more inclusive, serving as a bridge to a fair and just world rather than an anti-West group
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Trump’s tariff threat is a risky shortcut that could deepen uncertainty, provoke retaliation, and ultimately isolate the US from the very trade flows it seeks to dominate
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There are genuine concerns that the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision in Bihar could result in mass disenfranchisement, especially among marginalised groups such as migrant labourers, women, and the poor
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Given the unique characteristics of the two party top leaders—Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his ambitious deputy DK Shivakumar—in State, the Congress now appears to be in a tight spot over how to manage a transition, assuming that is on the agenda
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China’s insistence on having a decisive say in choosing the Dalai Lama’s successor is clearly not about religion but about control; not about respecting the Tibetan traditions but at bending them into submission
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The Puri stampede once again exposes the flaws in India’s crowd management strategies as well as how the well-entrenched VIP culture harms the interests of common devotees
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Removing disparities within the digital ecosystem is key to realising the grand dream of Viksit Bharat
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As the bold indirect tax reform completes eight years of implementation, the occasion calls for an honest appraisal and the introduction of further changes
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If counter-terrorism cannot be a unifying pillar, then a question mark hangs over the core objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
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The larger question is whether India can go beyond being a destination for smartphone assembly and become a true global manufacturing giant
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Axiom-4 shows that India is no longer just launching payloads but also launching people and ideas into space
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The Department of Personnel and Training’s decision to hire a private consultant to overhaul bureaucracy is a bold move aimed at cutting red tape, embracing digital governance and boosting efficiency
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Instead of using Emergency to vent out bitterness and indulge in a political blame game, a candid introspection is needed on where we stand now on preserving our core values
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India must take a cue from the United Kingdom, which recently approved the Assisted Dying Bill, a move that marks a major turning point in the country’s approach to individual rights at the end of life
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The recovery of unaccounted cash from the official residence of Justice Yashwant Varma, a former judge of the Delhi High Court, has brought disrespect to the judiciary
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The latest strikes are bound to trigger a fierce response as Tehran has vowed to strike at the American bases in the Middle East
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The EC’s recent decision to enable webcasting from 100 per cent of the polling stations with internet connectivity, starting from Bihar, will go a long way in salvaging its image
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The recent helicopter accident in Uttarakhand, the fifth during the 2025 Char Dham Yatra season, has once again sparked concerns over safety violations, ecological damage, and commercial pressures
