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Why the govt’s free food grains scheme must be revamped

The Union department of food and public distribution has asked states to weed out ineligible beneficiaries of PMGKAY by the end of next month. But going by the obvious political risks, the exercise is unlikely to be completed soon.

Govt is infantilising Indians with the online gaming law

If the Act applied to the ‘offline’ games, then ATP tennis tournaments, Davis Cup ties, IPL matches, and even Test cricket, each with cash rewards or trophies, would fall foul.

India needs a National Jobs Mission, not just skilling

Training millions of young people without commensurate opportunities risks producing not more employed youth, but more skilled unemployed.

For the Chinese, Modi’s visit opens door—but on China’s terms

For Chinese commentators, India’s careful steps reveal a country navigating the rise of China cautiously and pragmatically, with its own interests firmly in mind.

Don’t reduce Partition to our trauma vs theirs. It’s not about revenge

Remembering Partition is important. But let's do it ethically.

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

How Wang Yi’s visit set back India-Nepal ties

Nepal has raised the territorial issue and reportedly sent a diplomatic note to India. We’re back to where we started.

Indira Gandhi gets credit for Punjab formation. It was Lal Bahadur Shastri who paved the way

As the discussions in the centre progressed, it became clear that the establishment of a border force was not just a response to immediate threats but part of a broader strategy.

India began manufacturing chips in 1984. Modi wants to rewrite yet another history for applause

Sabotage set India's chip journey back by a decade. But don't expect Modi to tell you that.

India’s poor little rich people have it so bad. Money just can’t buy them freedom

There is terrible news for India’s one-percenters, who control '60% of India’s total wealth' — or $11.6 trillion in assets.

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

IAF ties up with GE to build own facility for repair, overhaul of Tejas engines with quicker turnaround

Depot facility to be owned, operated & maintained by IAF, with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff & supply of necessary spares & specialised equipment.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.