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Don’t let Ahmedabad crash become Air India’s death knell. It’ll hurt Brand India

India is the fourth largest and fastest-growing aviation market after the US, Russia, and China, valued at a mind-boggling $16 billion in FY25. It is expected to grow threefold by 2033.

Chenab Bridge is a ‘mile sur mera tumhara’ moment. Now Bollywood should return to Kashmir

Like the steel used in the construction of the Chenab Bridge, Indians have forged a new future that is different from the traps set for us. Our stellar resolve will take us forward.

Operation Black Forest—how Modi-Shah’s push for a Naxalism-free India is gaining ground

India’s fight against Left Wing Extremism is seeing real progress on the ground and in hearts and minds.

Modi doesn’t forget Northeast. Investor summit shows his commitment to the region

The BJP government, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to correct the ‘gap’ between Northeast states and New Delhi.

World is turning a blind eye to Pakistan terror. US is Dhritarashtra, China Gandhari

Pakistan is doling out Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, a designated terrorist, using tax collected from citizens. Allowing its IMF bailout seems to be a reward for the Pahalgam attack.

IMF loan shows Pakistan has a slogan—beg, borrow, steal, don’t give up on supporting terrorism

IMF must introspect on what basis a nation known for its defaults and terrorist networks is being given loans?

BJP’s caste census move is reformist. Congress is clinging to religion-based reservation

An audit of past schemes is needed to ensure that affirmative action benefits the real marginalised. Unlike previous govts, Modi's BJP actually has a plan for 'Garibi Hatao'.

Indus Waters Treaty was always unfair to India. Its suspension will choke Pakistan

The Indus Waters Treaty was seen as a technical compact, but now it is viewed from the perspective of diplomacy, counter-terror policy, and geopolitical strategy.

Bhagavad Gita is the lifeblood of Viksit Bharat. UNESCO recognition a proud moment

This year, Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American Congresswoman, and Suhas Subramanyam were sworn in on the Gita, along with Kash Patel, who took oath as FBI director.

Trump’s 90-day tariff pause a test for India. Use it to set interim guidelines, not big reforms

With Trump escalating trade tensions, especially with China, the 90-day moratorium presents a rare opportunity for India to strike while the iron is hot.

On Camera

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Wang Yi to visit India this month, Modi to travel to China, Putin comes in later this year

PM could visit Japan on 30 August before heading to China. Sources say, bilaterals being planned with Xi and Putin on SCO sidelines in China.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.