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GDP data revisions—why India still struggles with sharp variations

The latest round of GDP data revisions underlines the need for a bigger fix.

Tamil Nadu KYC for gaming apps is a good move. Here’s what I would change

These regulations are not intervention-based or focused on incentives. Instead, strategies such as counselling or voluntary game limits could promote long-term behaviour change.

Modi’s Mauritius visit is key to countering China. And safeguarding western Indian Ocean

Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam has shown remarkable diplomatic deftness in balancing India and China. The invite to Modi shows India’s importance to his vision for Mauritius.

For disabled NEET aspirants, every win in court feels like a loss in practice. Blame NMC

Despite the SC’s explicit guidance, the NMC continues to rely on a percentage-based model to disqualify disabled NEET applicants, with no mention of a detailed functionality assessment.

Every assault that foreign women carry home rewrites the India story—and we let it happen

The Israeli tourist in Karnataka did everything India asks of women to be safe—and yet she carries home the scars of a brutal sexual assault.

Trump-induced Europe crisis of today is India’s crisis tomorrow

In its hour of deep crisis, India has an opportunity to have a closer conversation with Europe and establish greater trade, strategic cooperation as well as mutual trust.

Hunt for Vibhishan in Gujarat Congress. Why Rahul Gandhi must stop blaming colleagues

It's easier to blame the system but Rahul Gandhi needs to do a lot more. Modi and Shah, don’t blame workers and leaders or question their loyalty and integrity.

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.

Kerala Congress is now left of Left. And confused

Congress seems to be mirroring the old Left in Kerala – taking impulsively negative positions on issues as the CPI-M would do in the past.

A pat on the back from Donald Trump won’t fix Pakistan’s fragile ties with the US

Trump’s gratitude towards Pakistan for apprehending ISKP terrorist Sharifullah is seen as recognition of the Pakistani military’s role in combating terrorism. But it’s not that simple.

On Camera

Indian influencers reclaim desi aesthetics at Coachella—jhumkas, dupattas to mehendi

By mixing Indian maximalism with Western minimalism, desi influencers are using the hippie Met Gala to bring about a quiet revolution in festival dressing.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.