Opinion

With a focus on equipping its citizens for the jobs of tomorrow, revitalising its cities, and creating a world-class infrastructure network, Budget 2024 lays the foundation for lasting growth and prosperity

The decline in Joe Biden’s physical — and by implication, possibly mental — fitness has been obvious for years, so the secretive attitude of his close confidantes is confounding

By ensuring that Muslim women receive their entitlements and have access to social and economic security, the Supreme Court judgement represents significant progress in India’s journey toward gender justice

With guns and ammunition available as easily as candy, going on a killing spree in America is, frankly, a child’s play. Can such a country be a “model democracy” for the world? Obviously not

India walks a tightrope between lucrative Russian deals and a wary West. As Modi seeks deeper economic ties, one wonders if India can secure its interests in Moscow without jeopardising its place on the world stage

Pakistan must tread carefully as it is getting embroiled in a conflict that it cannot control

The acquisition of Rafale M fighters is a strategic move to bolster the Indian Navy’s aerial capabilities. By enhancing operational readiness and deterrence, the deal positions India to effectively counter China’s naval ambitions and assert its influence...

Recent UK elections have highlighted the concerning trend of foreign funding influencing British politics. Despite laws designed to prevent undue foreign influence, evidence has emerged of illicit donations to major political parties and the growing influ...

A palace massacre, whispers of ISI plots, and the enduring shadow of the 1950 treaty, ‘Kathmandu Chronicle’ by KV Rajan and Atul K Thakur digs beneath the surface of India-Nepal relations, revealing a history more complex than official narratives often ac...

The election results in Baramulla and across J&K have prompted reflection on the state of democratic ideals in the region. While increased voter turnout suggests a growing engagement with democratic processes, the diverse electoral outcomes also reflect u...

As long as you are outside, on the platform, you are desperate to get in. But once you are inside, you do your level best to ensure that no one else gets in

Redistribution of wealth and reducing economic inequalities are the terms frequently used by Left-leaning elites. These terms must be dismissed with the disdain they deserve

Whether it is the grooming gangs of Birmingham, Charlie Hebdo massacre, Nice beheading, Sweden riots over Quran, Mannheim knife attack, or the gang rape of a 12-year-old French girl in Courbevoie, Europe’s patience has been seriously tested over the decad...

The outpouring of congratulations for PM Modi on his re-election, from high-profile phone calls to G7 participation, highlights a key facet of international law: recognising elected governments. This seemingly simple act carries significant weight, shapin...

As more nations come under attack from terrorist outfits—India has long been a target—new laws and codes of conduct must be formulated to deal with this, wherein the legitimate entity is not put on par with an illegal organisation and ‘combatants’ are red...

With the BJP becoming a formidable force in Kerala, it is important to analyse whether the Left parties are facing an existential crisis in their last stronghold