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The Kerala government led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan has scrapped the controversial ₹69,000 crore K-Rail SilverLine project, citing...
Congress has returned to power in Tamil Nadu after nearly six decades with two legislators joining Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s cabinet. The...
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan completed his 20-member ministry after Congress High Command chose him 11 days after May 4 counting, the article...
The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging stray dog management measures and refused to modify earlier directives, saying states cannot remain...
The Supreme Court has reconsidered its interpretation of stringent UAPA bail provisions, observing that Article 21 protections for personal liberty...
The deadly hailstorm in Uttar Pradesh, which killed over 100 people, has exposed India’s growing vulnerability to extreme climate events and unsafe...
Listen to this article: The gagging of the Indian media is now normalised after 12 years of a government obsessed with evading questions, either...
When primary care is not seen as capable of providing sustained care, hospitals become the default point of access — not because they are best...
CBSE’s decision to introduce a compulsory third-language subject for Grade 9 students from July 1 has sparked criticism over lack of textbooks,...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s proposal to offer cash incentives for larger families has sparked debate over India’s falling...
An opinion article suggested that Donald Trump appeared unusually restrained during his recent Beijing visit because of mounting geopolitical pressure...
A political commentary has described VD Satheesan’s elevation as Kerala Chief Minister as inevitable after the UDF secured 102 seats in the Assembly...
India’s wholesale inflation surged to 8.30% in April, exposing the country’s dependence on imported crude oil amid global supply concerns linked...
The Wrestling Federation of India’s move against Vinesh Phogat’s comeback has triggered debate over fairness, transparency and possible selective...
As chief minister, Satheesan faces immediate challenges of politics and governance. He will need to consolidate his authority within the party, handle...
Kaddu's story is about what animals do to the hard boundaries humans try to draw -- between the street and the house, the wild and the domestic. Kaddu...
Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...
Every right comes with a cap. The right to terminate a pregnancy is no different. It must be tempered with medical caution, particularly as...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to reduce the size of his security convoy has highlighted the need for austerity and responsible spending in...
A recent report has warned that India’s Parsi population could fall below 10,000 by 2101 due to declining birth rates, ageing demographics and...
Work for Hindus. Do it seriously, not rhetorically. Development does not stop at the gate of the mosque and temple. Clean air does not check a man's...
The Union government has cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after allegations of question paper leaks linked to organised exam theft networks emerged from...
Mithilesh Tiwari sparked controversy after questioning the need for girls’ education in a public statement. Critics said the remarks contradicted...
Questions over the long-term impact of the Agniveer recruitment scheme have resurfaced as the first batches prepare to leave service after four years....
The global debate around de-extinction is intensifying as scientists use gene-editing technology to recreate extinct species such as the blue buck,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to conserve fuel, avoid buying gold and postpone foreign travel has triggered debate over...
After being sworn in as CM, Suvendu Adhikari said he was ‘sokoler’ — now everyone’s. He will have to walk that talk.
After being sworn in as CM, Suvendu Adhikari said he was ‘sokoler’ — now everyone’s. He will have to walk that talk.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after intense post-election negotiations, though his government still faces a crucial...
A political commentary examines the challenges before Suvendu Adhikari as he takes charge as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister. The article...
After being sworn in as Chief Minister Saturday, he said he was sokoler -- now everyone's. He will have to walk that talk
After being sworn in as Chief Minister Saturday, he said he was sokoler -- now everyone's. He will have to walk that talk
The gubernatorial role in government formation is that of a politically neutral facilitator in the implementation of mandate
The growth rate in per capita GDP -- far slower than the growth rates of overall GDP -- as well as uncomfortable levels of unemployment, are a...
A generation that can cite the IPCC's sixth assessment report but cannot name its ward councillor has not yet begun to fight. That, more than the...
American unilateralism is a major obstacle. It is imperative to strengthen incentives for states to remain committed to the NPT. A good start would be...
Uttar Pradesh’s “One District, One Cuisine” scheme has drawn criticism for excluding all non-vegetarian dishes despite the state’s rich...
Congress is facing criticism for delaying the selection of Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s decisive electoral victory. Internal...
Tamil Nadu does not need constitutional innovation. It needs constitutional memory. The governor must follow the Sarkaria-Punchhi order of priority,...
Congress’ reported political shift towards Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu has exposed deeper fractures within the INDIA bloc. The episode reflects...
Rising malnutrition levels in Madhya Pradesh have exposed serious gaps in child welfare and healthcare systems. Recent deaths of malnourished children...
The pressure on the Indian currency predates the Iran war. Last year, the rupee fell by roughly 5 per cent against the dollar. The problem is on both...
The decline is not merely electoral; it is also reflected in the depletion of ideas and organisation. Take the changing nature of work and how...
In West Bengal, the electoral math has shifted, but the deeper question remains: Why is a woman’s grip on power still framed as an act of defiance...
Mamata Banerjee has questioned the fairness of the recently concluded West Bengal elections while refusing to resign as chief minister after defeat....
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explore harsher punishment for acid attack perpetrators and stricter controls on acid sales. The court also...
Recent Assembly poll results across key states suggest India’s politics is moving towards a bipolar contest dominated by the BJP and a fragmented...
From the cool halls of the Kalaignar Library to the heat of the Meenakshi temple market, Madurai Central revealed a state caught between the DMK’s...
An opinion piece sharply criticises Donald Trump over alleged handling of a conflict involving Iran, citing high costs, strained alliances, and global...
An editorial says cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru have made slow progress a month after new waste rules took effect. It highlights poor segregation,...