Apropos of ‘Groundwater crisis’; Punjab and Haryana are facing a looming water crisis due to decades of over-extraction for irrigation, inefficient water management and a lack of awareness about sustainable practices. The consequences of ignoring this crisis are dire —...
Apropos of ‘Cowardly attack’; Sukhbir Badal had a narrow escape as a militant tried to assassinate him at the Golden Temple while he was performing ‘sewa’ to atone for his sins. The attack has evoked condemnation in the strongest possible...
Refer to ‘Cost of freebies’; the root cause of the financial stress in states lies in the unsustainable policies driven by electoral populism. Subsidies are draining the government of its financial powers. Nothing should be provided free of cost. The...
Apropos of ‘Population push’; RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s illogical suggestion that Indian families should aim for three children as the current fertility rate has dipped below 2.1 is shocking. While the intention behind such remarks may be to address demographic...
With reference to ‘GDP hits a low’; policymakers should focus on reviving economic activity through targeted interventions. Increasing public expenditure on infrastructure projects can stimulate demand and create employment. Monetary policy adjustments such as reducing interest rates can encourage borrowing...
Refer to ‘Priyanka consolidates Gandhi fief’ (The Great Game); Priyanka Gandhi’s presence in the Lok Sabha will certainly bolster the morale of the Congress. She is quite articulate and is able to strike a spontaneous rapport with the masses. But...
Refer to ‘Charisma vs crisis’; reviving the Congress is a monumental task that requires far more than Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s personal appeal. Her charisma may be an important asset, but it needs to be complemented by visionary leadership, strategic reforms...
Apropos of ‘EVMs get SC vote’; the Supreme Court has taken a strong stand against complaints about the legitimacy of EVMs. India is the world’s largest democracy, yet it manages to hold elections in an organised way. The EVMs are...
Refer to ‘Minority persecution’; the targeting of Hindus in Bangladesh has reached a critical level, spreading fear and panic in the community. The arrest of a priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das, is yet another example of the challenges faced by Hindus...
Refer to ‘Sambhal mayhem’; Sambhal is no different from other troubled areas where political and religious leaders need to take on responsibility. The ensuing political blame game has made things worse. The outbreak of violence suggests that there were gaps...
Refer to ‘Maha triumph’; with its hat-trick in the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP has proved that anti-incumbency is not a factor to be dreaded. The Congress and its allies failed to woo voters. They must reinvent themselves...
Refer to ‘Booming gun trade’; the editorial highlights gross negligence by the authorities that is fuelling the proliferation of illegal arms in India. This enormous gun business thrives on the connivance of criminals with the police and politicians. Resolute enforcement...
Refer to ‘NCR’s choking reality’; as many as 30 million people are forced to live in a gas chamber-like situation, akin to smoking 50 cigarettes per day — cutting life expectancy by seven years. It’s a health emergency where people...
Apropos of ‘White elephants’; to bring loss-making hotels out of financial distress, several strategic measures can be considered by the Himachal Government. The state can invite private players to manage or co-own these properties, which would bring in professional expertise,...
With reference to ‘Cracks in AAP’; the editorial lays bare the deepening cracks within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), underscored by Kailash Gahlot’s resignation ahead of the Delhi polls. The resignation of leaders like Rajendra Gautam and sidelining of veterans...
Apropos of ‘Ragging scar’; despite the Supreme Court’s stringent anti-ragging guidelines and a zero-tolerance policy, ragging remains a pervasive issue, leaving lasting physical and psychological scars on students. Despite punitive action against those responsible, it is clear that legal measures...
With reference to ‘Opportunity for SAD’; Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation could be seen as an opportunity for the SAD to re-evaluate and revamp its leadership and strategy. It may pave the way for a new leader to take the reins,...
Refer to ‘Gurpurb lessons for Centre, Punjab’ (The Great Game); it is surprising that Sunil Jakhar and Capt Amarinder Singh have started feeling disillusioned with their party. The reason is most probably that their roles in the BJP have not...
Refer to the article ‘Trump’s America must stand up to China’s aggression’; the Permanent Court of Arbitration at Hague, convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), ruled in favour of the Philippines in the...
With reference to the article, ‘Why lessons of 1962 war should still hold good’; when the lessons of the Mahabharata are still relevant, there is a lot to learn from the 1962 India-China war as well because of Beijing’s expansionist...
Refer to ‘Inflated BPL data?’; the sudden jump in the number of families in Haryana below the poverty line is quite worrisome. The data reveals 44 per cent increase in just two years. Such an exponential increase in poverty runs...
Apropos of ‘Beyond the boundary’; India’s decision to avoid going to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may force the host to withdraw from the event. This situation could lead to further souring of the strained relations with the...
With reference to ‘Adopt firmer stance’; Justin Trudeau’s acknowledgment of Khalistan supporters in Canada comes off as a desperate move amid his sinking electoral prospects. The Canadian government’s decision to scrap its fast-track visa policy and its inability to control...
With reference to ‘Loving to hate Modi & Trump too much’ (The Great Game); Trump has made a stunning comeback as the US President. American people want him to stop the prolonged war between Ukraine and Russia, restore peace in...
With reference to ‘Shielding children’; the ill effects of social media platforms on the physical and mental health of people, particularly youngsters, are well-known. Various countries have tried to restrict access to harmful content in order to safeguard children. But...
Refer to ‘SC’s balancing act’; the landmark ruling underscores that while some privately held resources could potentially fall under the category of “material resources of the community” , each case requires a careful assessment on merit. Only resources that are...
Apropos of ‘Boost to madrasas’; one aspect of the Supreme Court judgment not covered in the editorial is that the state government can ‘regulate’ madrasa education to make it broad-based, thus enabling their students to coexist meaningfully in a multi-religious...
With reference to ‘Pollution crackdown’; the decision to hold both farmers and officers accountable for stubble burning is a commendable step by the government. Through such initiatives, it is evident that the government is not only eyeing immediate enforcement but...
Refer to ‘India’s TB crisis’; the growing incidence of tuberculosis in India is a serious concern. We have effective drugs to treat the disease. Still, the number of cases is increasing abnormally in India. The drugs meant to treat TB...
Refer to ‘Mid-air mess in HP’; the death of two paragliders on the eve of the World Cup in Himachal Pradesh is a sad reflection on the safety measures being taken in the sport. The government needs to frame strict...
