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NFHS-5 findings make a case for continued investment in primary healthcare

Effective counselling has resulted in women in 20 states being better informed of the side effects of various modes of modern contraception than before.

US President Joe Biden’s first foreign policy blunder could be on Iran

Biden had promised to move quickly to re-enter the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Appointing Robert Malley as special envoy to Iran could change that.

Yes, Constitution makers strongly debated conversion. But here’s what UP’s new law misses

Even while drafting India’s Constitution, members across political parties were concerned about the spectre of mass conversions in colonial India.

Vaccine solidarity? How rich nations used political, economic clout to get ahead in queue

A look at the vaccine acquisition numbers raises serious doubt about global solidarity in Covid-19 resistance.

Why Bengal can vote for BJP, even though Mamata Banerjee is still invincible

Successful CMs like Nitish Kumar and Naveen Patnaik have managed to hold onto power for three or four terms, but Mamata Banerjee’s position appears vulnerable after only two.

Why Asia’s movie rebound is good news for everyone

Just as in the US, theaters in Asia-Pacific closed thanks to Covid. But the region has shown that worries of streaming services eating into the market share are premature.

Two setbacks to Modi government that don’t even look like setbacks

It is quite a big deal that the Modi government has had to press the red light on CAA and farm laws.

On his first day Biden reversed 9 policy decisions by Trump. Here’s what they are

In episode 666 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint’s Shekhar Gupta explained the major shifts in US governance including decisions regarding the Paris Climate Accord, halting of Keystone XL Pipeline project and Trump's 1776 Commission.

India must say ‘Namaste, Biden’, convince US to ease sanctions on Iran or lose out to China

New Delhi should not forget that the US has its own trajectory of relationship with China, based on its national interest.

Why Bill Gates is keen on private jets

A popular refrain is that once people fly private, they aren’t eager to go back to the headaches of commercial flights, but Gates' interest has little to do with his own travel plans.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.