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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.

BIMSTEC must shift from lofty goals to tangible outcomes. PM Modi’s 21-point plan is a start

The BIMSTEC Free Trade Area remains stalled since 2004, delaying trade liberalisation and weakening investor confidence.

Why India needs to be a part of strategic conversations on Greenland

We must consider a balanced, diplomatic approach and create a bridge with Greenland. We cannot afford to miss the geopolitical boat.

Trudeau’s gone and India is watching. In line—Carney, mini-Trump, pro-Khalistan leader

Trudeau ruined India-Canada ties. Will his successor fall into the same trap?

BJP understands South India’s delimitation fear. So it wants a fair, transparent process

Reducing parliamentary representation could impact resource allocation, South Indian leaders claim. They must remember that development in South has come at the cost of Bihar & Odisha.

Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian parties are holding the country to ransom. India needs a 3-language policy

The DMK’s opposition to three-language policy is a classic case of party over nation. Perhaps it is time for the party to take pride in Kathak as we north Indians do in Bharatanatyam.

On Camera

Game on in Gujarat — Ahmedabad is building India’s new sports economy

The massive success of the IPL is a watershed moment in Indian sports. It proved that sports could be an incredibly profitable commercial venture. The glamour, the glitz, and the spectacle of it didn’t go unnoticed.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.