Refer to ‘Sowing discontent: Budget cuts threaten farm sustainability’; the Budget has given priority to financial assistance rather than direct subsidies. It will ensure that farmers receive tailored support based on crop-specific and regional needs rather than general subsidies. Targeted...
Refer to ‘Miles to go on the nuclear front’; given the past missed deadlines, India’s target of adding 92,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2047 seems unrealistic. The extension of the Gorakhpur plant’s deadline from 2025 to 2032 exemplifies the...
With reference to ‘Trump’s tariff spree’; in global trade, taxes are a means to reduce imports from other countries and promote indigenous production of goods and services. Countries grow rich by producing and selling value-added goods and services. Exports hold...
Refer to ‘Finally, I-T cuts’; the middle class had been feeling oppressed and financially squeezed over the years due to rising inflation and stagnant wages. Having followed an investment-led growth strategy, the government seems to have effected a policy change...
Political hue to social event Apropos of ‘Ram Bharose at the Kumbh (The Great Game)’; the UP administration was deftly handling the gigantic challenge of managing crores of people till the stampede happened. However, the Opposition got a chance to...
With reference to ‘DeepSeek’s rise signals end of AI monopoly’; interestingly, Chinese-built AI model DeepSeek was released on the day of the US President’s inauguration. It seems that China is aiming to become the world’s AI superpower. When its indigenous...
Apropos of ‘Kumbh stampede leaves painful lessons’; the article highlights the tragic consequences of overcrowding at large religious gatherings. To prevent such incidents, pre-event awareness through social media and other communication channels is essential. Mobile applications should provide real-time updates...
Apropos of ‘FM must raise the bar for growth’; in view of the recent slowdown in which urban consumption has been laggard, there is a need to put more money in the hands of the urban middle class. It is...
Refer to ‘26/11 probe gets a new lease of life’; the US Supreme Court’s go-ahead to the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India is a significant victory in the fight against terrorism. For years, Rana, a key figure in the...
Apropos of ‘Better to jaw-jaw than to war-war’ (The Great Game); the collaboration between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has proved that America just needs (and means) business. This is the reason that ‘Naya’ America has no problems talking to...
Refer to ‘The freebie race’; the BJP, aiming to regain power in Delhi after nearly three decades, has unveiled a slew of promises that echo the strategy adopted by its main rival, the Aam Aadmi Party. Political parties generally try...
This refer to the news story ‘18K Indians face deportation as Trump admn cracks whip on illegal migrants’; it is laudable that the new US government is focusing on irregular immigration. The issue has long strained the nation’s social, economic...
Apropos of ‘Our Constitution an ode to consensus’; our Constituent Assembly had great statesmen as its members. Sardar Patel ensured that if any amendments were made, “they were sought voluntarily by the minorities themselves and not imposed on them by...
Refer to ‘Letdown for Abhaya’; the death penalty has been a point of debate all over the world, including India. The global tendency is towards abolition of capital punishment. However, Indian law still insists on the death penalty for a...
With reference to ‘Challenges galore for Trump’; the article rightly highlights the myriad challenges confronting Trump in his second term. China’s relentless advancement in science and technology poses a formidable challenge to the US. Given the critical need of the...
Refer to ‘An Emergency in Punjab’ (The Great Game); a ban never serves any purpose. Seeking a ban on a movie or a book just gives it free publicity. If a movie hurts the sentiments of individuals or groups, they...
Refer to the editorial ‘Ace in space’; ISRO has reached a significant milestone, making every Indian proud by successfully docking two satellites in space. This is vital for India’s future space missions, including lunar soil sample collection and the Bharatiya...
Apropos of ‘India-Afghan relations beyond Pakistan’s shadow’; India’s latest diplomatic outreach to the Taliban government signals a marked shift in how it sees the geopolitical reality in the region, amid rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Delhi has now given...
Apropos of ‘Turbulence awaits India in Trump zone’; President-elect Trump has been making pronouncements such as taking over Greenland and the Panama Canal. He calls India the ‘tariff king’ due to America’s non-comparable average 3.5 per cent tariff against India’s...
Refer to the news report, ‘Rupee sinks to record low of Rs 86.62 against $’; the Indian rupee’s depreciation to a record low against the US dollar has serious economic consequences, like rising import costs, higher fuel prices, inflation and...
Refer to ‘Workers in peril’; workers play a major role in building roads, flyovers, bridges, dams and tunnels. In recent years, the infrastructure sector has been a key driver of the Indian economy, and workers are the real heroes of...
With reference to ‘We aren’t masters of our private universe’ (The Great Game); homosexuality is considered a taboo in Indian society. This also holds true for same-sex marriage, which does not have legal sanction in the country. This myopic mindset...
Refer to ‘RTI on its knees’, the Central Government has examined all concerns raised in the editorial. A thorough review by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has confirmed that the portal’s newly implemented features, including an enhanced security...
Apropos of the editorial ‘RTI on its knees’; the RTI Act was enacted in 2005 by the Manmohan Singh-led government to facilitate a greater flow of information from public authorities to the common man as a weapon of empowerment. It...
Refer to ‘Trudeau’s travails’; one of Canada’s longest-serving prime ministers and its most popular leader in recent history has announced his resignation amid increasing discontent within the ruling party as well as among voters. His highly publicised diplomatic spat with...
Refer to the editorial ‘The Kejri splurge’; a whopping Rs 33 crore was spent on the renovation of then CM Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence. This blatant waste of government funds has dented his ‘aam aadmi’ image. As per the CAG...
Refer to the editorial ‘Unsafe food’; contaminated drinks and adulterated food items are leading to health concerns among consumers. Children are bearing the brunt of this menace. The Haryana Government must strictly enforce the standards laid down by the Food...
Refer to ‘Two museums and a visitor’ (The Great Game); the writer seems to be a connoisseur of art and culture. It is quite sensible to encourage people to visit museums and art galleries that house rare paintings and ancient...
With reference to ‘Denigrating Mujib’; chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has contributed to the erosion of Bangladesh’s historical truth by disregarding the pivotal role of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the independence movement. Bangladesh serves as a cautionary reminder of how a...
Refer to ‘Apology not enough’; Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh’s expression of regret will be a meaningless exercise if it is not accompanied by tangible solutions. His apology appears to be a desperate attempt to salvage his position. The government...