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Silence of political parties on mob justice amounts to normalising despicable acts like lynching in the name of religion

The resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe and the United States and the fear of a similar surge in infections during the months of winter have fuelled the demand for booster Covid vaccines in India. In a desperate attempt to contain the surge, many countries in Europe have gone into lockdown and have also launched massive […]

The Centre has set a target to cut air pollution by 20-30% by 2024 but the approach has been piecemeal

Political parties must eschew their blinkered approach and make an effort to repeal this unlawful law

China’s new Land Border Law, ostensibly aimed at standardising the patrolling activities on its borders, signals the country’s growing belligerence and aggression. India, which has a 3,488-km long unsettled border with China, has every reason to worry about the new development as it comes in the wake of the recent border standoff and Beijing’s recalcitrant […]

As the euphoria over reaching the one billion dose milestone subsides, there is a growing realisation that a lot of work remains to be done and there is no need for premature celebration. India needs to significantly ramp up vaccine production to meet its target of inoculating the entire adult population — nearly 95 crore […]

Given the changing geopolitical realities in Asia, in the wake of China’s growing belligerence, there is a strong case for India to deepen its relationship — economic and strategic — with Taiwan, a tiny island state which has stood up to the hegemony of Beijing. In fact, it is surprising that New Delhi has never […]

The border friction between Assam and Mizoram needs to be addressed with political maturity, fairness, and mutual accommodation

It is time to modify British-era defence land policy that prohibits land transactions for any purpose other than military

People lowering their guard and thronging tourist places point to a dangerous phase

The drone attack on IAF station, despite ceasefire with Pakistan, shows that the terror modules are very much active

Given the virulence of Delta Plus variant, India needs to be extremely cautious about its unlocking measures

The process for getting approvals for the indigenous vaccine needs to be expedited to avoid hardships for millions of people

Painting a rosy picture based on April's GST collections could be a miscalculation as all indicators point to a grim picture of the economy

It is up to the Centre now to complement RBI’s efforts to revive the economy with appropriate policy interventions

The Centre should procure the vaccines centrally and give the States operational flexibility