OPINION | Will the outcome of the 2027 Punjab polls influence the Centre’s approach to Chandigarh?
Prized by Punjab, Haryana and the Union, the Centre’s stillborn idea of tightening its grip on the city through a constitutional amendment may have been a way of testing the waters. The last word hasn’t been said yet
OPINION | The Seeds Bill, 2025, needs patient effort to build adequate support
The last two attempts to introduce a new iteration of a law governing seeds ran into strong opposition. Government needs to take States and other stakeholders on board to successfully update the legal framework Siraj Hussain
OPINION | India in 2040: A nominal GDP of over $11 trillion is within reach
A base case scenario of average growth rate till 2040 of 6.7 percent will place India in the upper middle-income category of economies. Investment and labour availability will play key roles in this journey
OPINION | India’s Labour Law Reform: Building the foundation for Viksit Bharat
India’s labour law reform consolidates 29 legislations into four Codes, simplifying compliance, enhancing worker protections, and promoting flexibility. These changes aim to boost investment, job creation, and inclusivity, supporting economic growth
Why the US would not conduct explosive nuclear tests
The greatest resistance to US nuclear testing would not come from China or Russia, but from the southwestern states of Nevada and Utah which have historically suffered because of nuclear testing
OPINION | UK pulls up the drawbridge as street hostility to immigrants grows
UK’s budget will be unveiled on November 26 in the backdrop of a severe fiscal challenge. But the bigger challenge for the country is social, the migration debate is now the battlefield on which the nation’s future will be fought. Indians and UK citizens of Indian heritage will not escape its fallout
OPINION | Supreme Court clarifies roles of Governor and President in dealing with Bills but doesn't resolve the matter entirely
The Supreme Court held it cannot impose timelines on Governors or the President for Bill assent but may issue a limited mandamus against prolonged inaction, balancing separation of powers with ensuring constitutional functioning
OPINION | Why RSS’ articulation of ‘Being Hindu’ and ‘Hindutva’ is a much-needed intervention
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat reiterates that “Hindu” refers to shared civilisational Dharma, not religion or worship, emphasising spirituality, inclusiveness and the universal, eternal nature of Sanatan Dharma
OPINION | Asim Munir’s nuclear sabre-rattling runs the risk of an accidental escalation
Pakistan’s long used sabre-rattling as a tool to internationalise conflict with India. While Munir’s constitutional coup may not escalate risks through a new doctrine, the mistrust it generates poses the real risk
OPINION | Move to create a pan-Northeast political party rests on a fragile foundation
Three political parties across three states in region have announced a plan to merge. The main barrier against the functioning of a common political party is the region’s diversity. The region has many ethnic tribes, having their own identity issues
OPINION | Bangladesh heads for strife as Jamaat and Awami League face off
Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence was foreseen. Jamaat-e-Islami now controls the levers of state power, which is expected to consolidate further after next year’s ‘managed’ election. It leaves Awami League as the only meaningful opposition, which may even nudge its traditional political rivals to quietly back it
OPINION | When data privacy becomes a boardroom agenda
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 mandates strict compliance for businesses handling personal data, focusing on governance, transparency, and security. Companies must adapt quickly to avoid penalties and ensure data stewardship
OPINION | Delhi terror attack strains old fault lines, but there’s been a silver lining in the response
Terrorism does not weaken our resolve when terrorists kill. It weakens us when we begin to doubt one another. The police can guard the streets. But only society can guard the soul
OPINION | Draft Electricity Amendment Bill represents a missed opportunity for reform
On the positive side, linking to tariffs to costs is a step forward. However, the underlying approach to legislation is hamstrung by a reluctance to allow genuine market-driven competition in the power sector
OPINION | Trump’s Asia Visit: Key lessons for India in securing a fair deal with the US
Trump's Asia visit highlighted key economic and security deals with allies, offering India valuable lessons on leveraging market, money, and minerals to secure comprehensive deals and strengthen strategic ties with the US
OPINION | India’s foreign policy has become merely a domestic performance
Foreign policy isn't about theatrics, but endurance. True power lies in consistent influence. It's time for India to shift from performance to rebuilding quiet regional trust
OPINION | India needs to rethink its Central Asia strategy after the Ayni airbase exit
India’s exit from Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase underscores the need for renewed, sustained engagement with Central Asia, leveraging trade, investment and connectivity to balance regional powers and revive strategic influence
OPINION | As SIR of electoral rolls enters second phase, Opposition and legal challenges intensify
Opposition parties, led by the DMK, have challenged the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging constitutional overreach, flawed procedures, and potential voter disenfranchisement, with the Supreme Court set to examine its legality
OPINION | US Disengagement from East Asia: Rhetoric or reality?
Despite rhetoric of retreat, the US remains deeply engaged in the Indo-Pacific, where rising Chinese power and regional tensions demand greater allied contributions and shared strategic responsibility
OPINION | RSSFACTS: ‘Vande Mataram’ at 150: A prayer to the motherland; not a call to idolatry
RSSFACTS: It’s the song of the nation’s soul that inspires everyone. When the tendency to fragment the society on the parochial bases of caste, language, geography is on the rise, Vande Mataram is a thread that can bind us together
OPINION | Trump-Xi Talks: Short-term truce, long-term friction
The cessation of trade hostilities covered just recent measures. China’s official stance was a candid “occasional friction is normal”. US’ need to contain China’s expanding capability makes conflict in economic and technological domains inevitable
OPINION | Sardar Patel’s Legacy: Unity, integration, and the spirit of Ekta
RSSFACTS: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy of national integration. His correspondence reveals nuanced views on the RSS, while modern celebrations, like Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, promote unity and shared national identity
OPINION | BJP goes all out for Bihar election, with Modi leading from the front
Modi travelled to Bihar at least once every month since February to launch central projects. During some months, he visited Bihar more than once. Other BJP heavyweights too are pulling out all stops
Aditya Pancholi reveals he was the original choice for Tezaab instead of Anil Kapoor, says, "Politics in the film industry runs deeper than nepotism..."
Aditya Pancholi hinted he was replaced in Tezaab due to an actor’s “influential brother,” sparking buzz that his comments targeted Anil Kapoor and Boney Kapoor, reigniting decades-old Bollywood casting controversies.
OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar
Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest
