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Tax is now India vs Pakistan. Here’s where both sides get it wrong

No matter what some Pakistani experts might say, India's gap is not the same as Pakistan's disconnect when it comes to the tax base. Start with the latest official numbers.

How Exercise Walnut Cracker paved the way for Indian Army’s Siachen capture

To cater for all contingencies and evaluate all tactical scenarios, the Indian Army war-gamed the possible plans and reactions of both sides in Srinagar.

Vaisakhi celebrates the harvest, but farmers remain in distress

Even today, Vaisakhi continues to be celebrated, with fairs, gatherings, and cultural vibrancy, but its economic core has weakened.

RBI is going out of its way to compensate fraud victims. It doesn’t have the mandate

The RBI may consider evaluating the structural reasons why banks do not invest in fraud protection.

One Nation One Election is no ‘trial balloon’ for Modi. Sceptics are missing the mark

One Nation One Election arguably represents the ‘crown jewel’ of PM Modi’s one-nation policies, for which the government will go full throttle.

Meta wants everyone to create AI images. Indian men chose misogyny

AI tools can be governed eventually. But who will govern the men?

India’s MSMEs are stuck in a crisis-rescue cycle. They need steady liquidity flows

MSMEs are not a marginal segment of the economy. They contribute nearly 30% of the GDP and account for about 45% of India’s exports. The fragility is significant.

I saw West Bengal’s battle with Naxalism. State’s approach wasn’t limited to police action

I received a written message that Kanu Sanyal, the Naxal who wanted to present a ‘deputation’ to me. One was expecting a fiery encounter with an angry old man’ accompanied by fierce supporters.

AI model Claude Mythos has alarmed the US. Why India must act now

India's response to Anthropic's Claude Mythos must begin not with a committee, but with a phone call.

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

On Camera

Jyotiba Phule gave a blueprint for Viksit Bharat

Jyotiba Phule went beyond parochial constructs to empower the masses to reclaim their sovereignty by seeking and rejecting slavery. This discourse was later taken up by BR Ambedkar.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

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.