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The recent assault on medical professionals in Thane has renewed calls for a comprehensive central law to safeguard healthcare workers

The agreement with Australia will help India secure uranium supplies towards achieving its target of ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2070

Findings in the Nijjar murder investigation strengthen India’s long-held position, ease tensions in India-Canada relations and shift the focus to transnational organised crime networks

Instead of issuing threats, Musadik Malik should reflect on why India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and on Pakistan’s own actions

The NDA government has created greater policy confusion and shifted an additional burden of responsibility onto the States through the rollout of the VB-GRAM G scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit is expected to accelerate defence, trade and critical minerals agreements, reinforcing India-Indonesia strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific.

Persistent rural and gender digital divides, cybersecurity risks, limited broadband, weak data privacy enforcement, and low digital literacy continue to hinder inclusive growth

The rise of right-wing nationalism meant that the country is more polarised than ever before. More and more Americans are losing faith in their institutions

The BJP, whose rise in national politics is largely attributed to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, owes the country an explanation over allegations of misappropriation of Ram temple donations and valuables

Grounding its ruling in the Constitution, the US Supreme Court made reversing birthright citizenship far harder for future administrations

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill is the latest move to centralise control over India's legacy institutions

Scorching heat across Europe is a stark reminder of the accelerating climate crisis and the repeated failure of nations to honour their commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Centre's clarification that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship raises questions over how Indians can establish their citizenship amid fears of voter deletions during the ongoing SIR exercise

A police force that acts in an extra-legal manner and poses a threat to the life and security of citizens is a threat to democracy and the rule of law

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