"editorial"

Though higher ethanol blending can boost energy security and reduce the oil import bill, concerns of vehicle users and environmentalists must also be addressed

Climate variability is no longer an occasional disruption but a recurring reality, underscoring the need for resilient agricultural systems that can withstand uncertainty

The Lucknow fire tragedy once again highlights persistent failure to effectively enforce fire safety regulations, exposing systemic lapses that continue to put lives at risk

Keir Starmer’s departure marks the latest turn in Britain’s now-familiar political turmoil, extending the cycle of post-Brexit instability

With over 13,000 student suicides reported annually, India still has no dedicated statutory framework for suicide prevention in higher education, highlighting a systemic failure that demands urgent reform

India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26–a 15.6% jump over the previous year

A decade after Bihar imposed prohibition, alcohol consumption, illicit liquor use and substance abuse remain significant concerns

The Centre’s decision to restrict over-the-counter sales of cough syrups is a positive step, but systemic weaknesses in India’s drug regulatory framework continue to undermine effective oversight

The unrest has laid bare deep governance failures and declining public trust, exposing the contempt with which Islamabad treats PoK’s electoral democracy

Despite a law guaranteeing maintenance for parents and grandparents, awareness of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, remains low

US-Iran peace deal raises hopes, but the war’s unpredictable twists and turns cast doubt on its chances of success

At a time when America has abandoned the spirit of multilateralism and turned largely protectionist under Donald Trump’s leadership, the deepening ties between New Delhi and Paris provide India elbow room to assert strategic independence

The delay in final report on the Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, deepens the mystery and raises concerns

India’s growth story resembles a relay race, with the baton passing through the hands of more than 13 Prime Ministers, each with their distinct strengths, political philosophies, and international stature

The accident at Vizag Steel Plant once again exposes serious gaps in industrial safety, maintenance and accountability. Independent investigations and stronger safety protocols can no longer be delayed

For all her reputation as an indefatigable fighter, Mamata Banerjee now looks vulnerable and clueless as rebellion erupts within the TMC

The $10 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project sits at the crossroads of national security, economic growth and ecological responsibility

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit may have raised eyebrows, but engagement with the neighbour remains a strategic necessity

The deadly Delhi fire mishap once again shows that accountability is never fixed and lessons are never learned; after routine condemnations and inquiries, it is back to business as usual

By drawing a clear distinction between voluntary adult sex work and commercial sexual exploitation through trafficking, the Supreme Court ruling strengthens the rights and dignity of consenting adult sex workers