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The Kishau Multipurpose Project has cleared a major hurdle after six states agreed to move ahead with the long-pending dam on the Tons River. The...
Maharashtra’s drought crisis exposes Mumbai’s deep dependence on rural regions, natural ecosystems and interconnected urban systems. From water...
The pressure to fix every conflict, maintain every relationship and remain constantly available can turn persistence into an unhealthy obligation....
The Supreme Court has said citizens cannot face criminal prosecution merely for choosing not to sing Vande Mataram, invoking the constitutional...
The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused released after a violation of Article 22(1) cannot be re-arrested by the investigating agency without...
Three suspects have been arrested and an SIT formed after two Class 10 students were allegedly stopped and harassed in Bihar’s Jamui on September...
SEBI’s Closing Auction Session should be subjected to a neutral, evidence-based assessment rather than being treated as a mechanism that must...
The 2026 BRICS summit and Modi-Xi engagement have created an opening for a possible thaw in India-China relations. India can maintain strong border...
The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre over steep retail mark-ups on medicines, including cancer drugs, and the financial burden on patients. The...
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington amid tensions over trade, tariffs, rare earths, AI and Taiwan. The summit seeks to manage...
Mayawati has again removed nephew Akash Anand from a key BSP organisational role, citing the need for greater political maturity. After repeated...
The recent IIT Bombay student death has renewed debate over academic pressure, social expectations and student well-being. The proposed “Swachh...
El Niño-linked rainfall deficits are intensifying drought-like conditions in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with prolonged dry spells affecting crops and...
An opinion piece discusses Rahul Gandhi’s Pune interaction with young women where he addressed patriarchy and women’s rights. The writer examines...
An opinion piece by Ashutosh examines Narendra Modi’s leadership and compares it with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Indira Gandhi. The writer argues Modi...
A tiny seed, ignored and burdened by inferiority, is carried by the wind to an open field where sunlight and rain help it grow into a magnificent...
The Madras High Court criticised a District Vigilance Committee’s approach of using physical traits and language skills to question an SC...
An editorial said a Friday deal on Greenland would allow Washington to expand its military presence while Denmark retains territorial sovereignty...
Sanjeev Kotnala’s commentary explores the idea of treating oneself as a brand through a conversation with a marketing mentor. The discussion...
Tata Sons faces a governance dispute after its board backed N Chandrasekaran for another five-year term, a decision questioned by Tata Trusts Chairman...
West Bengal’s October 6 Assembly by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar have drawn attention amid disputes over candidates, legal cases and...
The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has renewed debate over student distress, welfare systems and alleged discrimination in higher education....
India’s focus on becoming an AI leader is now accompanied by concerns over safety risks from advanced systems. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
India retained 131st position among 145 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with a parity score of 0.64. The assessment highlights...
The Centre's plan to extend the Uniform Civil Code to all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029 has renewed debate over its implementation. Uttarakhand has...
India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY2026-27 exceeded expectations but triggered debate over data credibility and revisions. Critics have questioned...
Veteran actor-director Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the National Film Awards on September 22. With a career spanning more than...
Celebrity endorsements of surrogate tobacco products raise questions over accountability, as Maharashtra FDA action against endorsers highlights the...
Academic freedom declined in 50 countries over the past decade, while institutional autonomy fell substantially in 43 countries between 2015 and 2025,...
Brexit’s aftereffects have intensified debate over independence and devolution across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, putting fresh pressure...
US claims about active on-orbit space-control weapons have raised concerns over the militarisation of space and a possible orbital arms race. The...
The writer explains that people often blame situations for their emotions, but thoughts shape feelings and behaviour. The column states that the...
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are intensifying concerns over cybersecurity, autonomous systems and human control. The article examines...
The November 3 US midterms could have implications for India through congressional oversight of trade, tariffs, immigration and foreign policy. The...
India's new UPI MDR framework will impose a 0.4% charge on eligible person-to-merchant transactions above ₹2,000 from October, while payments up to...
Around 16 working elephants at Kanha Tiger Reserve will receive a rejuvenation holiday with bathing, massages, nutritious food, fruit and health...
Dr. S. Ainavolu, a Mumbai-based teacher, explains that Ganapati Navaratri begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, marking Ganapati’s avirbhava and...
The West Asia war continues despite diplomatic contacts on the sidelines of the New Delhi BRICS Summit. The article examines how India, China, Russia...
Mayawati’s repeated expulsion of nephew Akash Anand and Mamata Banerjee’s reliance on Abhishek Banerjee expose the challenges of dynastic...
Amit Shah’s plan for UCCs in all 21 NDA-ruled states highlights the legal and political difficulties of achieving uniform civil laws in India. The...
The New Delhi Declaration 2026, passed at the BRICS Leaders Summit, strongly opposed forced displacement of Palestinians and endorsed a two-state...
How New Delhi navigated competing interests among Washington, Moscow and Beijing while keeping India’s strategic autonomy intact.
A devotional account from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s stay in Puri describes his compassion towards Vasudeva, a leprosy-afflicted Vaishnava. Despite...
Dr Srinath Sridharan argues that India’s economic growth should be measured beyond income and consumption by examining everyday behaviour. He...
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration reflects India’s efforts to balance competing geopolitical interests while strengthening the Global South’s voice....
Researchers including Jacob Coxen have raised concerns over rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems and self-improving models being...
The article claims BJP’s Uttar Pradesh strategy ahead of assembly polls may involve reducing Yogi Adityanath’s individual prominence and using...
AI could trigger an unprecedented wave of efficiency, wealth redistribution and job displacement while exposing humanity’s moral contradictions. As...
The ED has sent a report to the Kerala DGP seeking an FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and son-in-law Mohammed Riyas under...
The article examines how economic growth must evolve beyond GDP-driven progress to protect the environment. It advocates responsible growth, circular...