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Draghi report wants EU to have an edge in competitive world. It’s just too hard to implement

The next five years, with a second term for EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, will shape the future course of the European project, and offer an expanded role and returns for New Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi just confirmed his image of being a try-hard politician

In his newfound enthusiasm for political causes, Rahul Gandhi in the US is addressing the Congress’ caste and religious constituencies in India with a dangerous language laced with falsehood.

Reality behind Shimla mosque protest Indians ignore—Hindu fears over ‘changing demography’

Arguments that the Hindu community's concerns are unfounded or born out of ignorance do not change the fact that these fears exist on the ground. It's time to address them at the societal level.

Sitaram Yechury was Bengal’s undeclared ambassador, always fought against communalism—Md Salim

Sitaram Yechury, the former Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) general secretary who died Thursday, was ideologically sound, politically committed, socially acceptable, and culturally refined, writes his colleague Md Salim.

Rahul Gandhi is hopelessly delusional. His remark on Sikhs proves it

It is a measure of Rahul Gandhi’s conceit—and of his reflexive contempt for his compatriots—that he believes that a country as various and immense as India can be subordinated to the psychodynamics of his family.

Collaboration between Asia-Pacific countries drives sustainability. It’s based on respect

SSC allows countries to understand the results of successful experiences and effective technical know-how, and the mechanisms involved in their development and implementation.

Collaboration is key for Viksit Bharat. charcha 2024 provided a platform for it

At charcha 2024, more than 200 speakers and 2000 attendees gathered to discuss pressing age-old and evolving problems, learn from each other, and build meaningful, lasting connections.

SIG Sauer 716 rifles are a stopgap. AK-203 is the future rifle of Indian armed forces

The recent order of 73,000 SIG Sauer rifles has triggered debate on India’s long quest for a modern rifle. The India-Russia AK-203 joint production under ‘Make in India’ holds the key.

Rahul Gandhi is now TV’s biggest star. BJP, social media hoisted him up there

Rahul Gandhi claimed ‘defeating’ BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha election during his talks in the US. TV news added truth to it by not ignoring him.

Who really runs India’s policy? The dangerous grip of sarkar-bazaar nexus

Private actors who do not conform to the government’s vision risk having their work discredited or, in some cases, facing criminal charges and being labelled as ‘anti-national’.

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The Social Stock Exchange is India’s answer to inequality

Making the Social Stock Exchange succeed is not optional; it is a dharmic obligation to the millions of Indians whose lives remain outside the reach of ordinary markets.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.