"editorial"

Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, as a punishment for refusing to toe the line and comply with a list of ‘unlawful’ demands from the federal government, reflects an authoritarian mindset

The ongoing mob violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district is not just a law-and-order failure, it is also a political and administrative failure

Trump’s leadership has always hinged on unpredictability and bravado, giving him an aura of a disruptor and a divider

The fresh leads from the probe agencies could strengthen India’s case against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the global stage, including at forums like the United Nations Security Council

By adopting an accommodative stance, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has signalled a shift in priorities from inflation containment to growth revival

Supreme Court’s strong strictures against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi — for deliberately withholding ten Bills — should serve as a warning to the Centre over its choice of Governors for non-BJP-ruled States

The Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka provided an opportunity to clear the air regarding India’s apprehensions over Dissanayake regime’s possible shift in foreign policy priorities

The problem with the CPI(M) has been its dogmatic refusal to shed its ideological rigidity, embrace change in tune with the changing times and find new regional heroes to champion contemporary causes

Making it mandatory to disclose assets at all levels of the judiciary is in the interest of transparency and probity

The current unrest in Nepal is not merely about nostalgia for a bygone era but a reflection of the deep-rooted frustration of ordinary Nepalis

The new tariffs may adversely impact India’s booming exports in various sectors, but it could still remain competitive as China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand face even higher tariffs

Illegal structures must be razed but in a time-bound and legal manner, without any religious bias

While its unique work culture — selfless and volunteer-driven — evokes a sense of awe, its equation with minorities, particularly the Muslim community, has been particularly problematic

India clearly needs to recalibrate its policy to salvage its rapidly deteriorating relationship with Dhaka

No institution worth its name can remain relevant if it fails to address the emerging realities

Over the last few years, Erdogan’s regime has turned increasingly dictatorial, chipping away at the democratic checks and balances, silencing the media, replacing elected mayors with bureaucrats, controlling the judiciary and manipulating elections

At a time when digital communication is deeply integrated into our professional and personal lives, allowing government easy access to sensitive public data is fraught with danger 

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s decision to constitute high-level committee to review provisions relating to conflicts of interest, disclosures and other matters was necessary to restore regulator’s credibility

India accounts for 26% of the world’s TB burden and 27% of global multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which underscore the challenges facing the country’s National TB Elimination Programme

Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court falls short of public expectations as the case raises several disturbing questions that need to be answered