India’s partners in the West must understand that New Delhi wants the international system to be more representative in line with geopolitical realities

Public confusion over the extent of unemployment is a result of the differences in the various data bases used

A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India

Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data

The world must strive to overcome the obstacles as the treaty is a blueprint for a more equitable and resilient global health system

The Supreme Court’s ruling will have bearing on legislation enacted without the Rajya Sabha’s approval and the state of India’s federal architecture

Popular religions have tried to open the eyes of the deprived masses but there appears to be seemingly inexplicable appreciation of the rich by the poor and the middle-class

India must aim for rapid economic growth using liberal policies that tap the private sector; it should not be affected by criticism of income inequality

In a parliamentary democratic system, making political parties the accused in serious criminal cases is a problem-fraught one

This year may well be the one when the world confronts a cornucopia of security threats

Decades after the Red Fort trial, it is hoped that India’s leaders find the wisdom to commit themselves again to what unites us citizens as a people

The Government has failed to build a global audience for Indian handlooms; what is worse, even the Mahatma’s khadi is being denied its identity, writes Sonia Gandhi in this exclusive article for The Hindu

These 12-point policy initiatives can pave the way for employment with dignity

The findings in the K. Hema Committee report must pave the way for reforms in the film industry; the government needs to take an effective role in this

The case of the brutal attack on and the murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata has highlighted the range of aggressive behaviours and violence that women face. Five articles, on the Editorial/Opinion pages, that look at the issues of safety and spaces for women, and the adequacy of societal responses and the justice system. Women should not have to choose between their safety and their freedom

In the face of the mpox outbreak, the global community has the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to equitable prevention and health care by ensuring widespread access to a vaccine

There are firm reasons why the Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ukraine could have had some sort of peace initiative on the agenda

As anticipated, implementation of Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms as mandated in the National Food Security Act, has reduced leakages

Primary care is weak while there has been a boost to the growth of the private sector in secondary and tertiary care

The policy initiatives of recall guidelines, good distribution practices and the use of similar brand-names either lack the force of law or are poorly thought through

The troubles in Bangladesh are by no means over and India may need new strategies to deal with the situation to its east

The top court’s dismissal of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over executive decisions in matters of foreign policy, especially in violations of humanitarian law

Creating a safer environment for women and children is a complex issue; punishment alone cannot change society

The government must prioritise the promotion of English not as a competitor to Indian languages but as a vital tool for national and international communication

The long tradition of American Presidential debates has meant make or break for Presidents and presidential aspirants

It needs to bring together diverse aspects such as defence and finance into a coherent whole; however, this is an exercise that needs to be conducted quietly

The big lesson from the Summit is that developing countries have yet to exploit the opportunities presented by the U.N. system

With the government proposing such a partnership, the existing framework governing the nuclear energy sector needs to be assessed

New Delhi’s response to the Gaza war is a reflection of the ‘new India’s’ collective anti-colonial amnesia

The people’s movement, ‘Justice for RG Kar’, is also a battle against a system that perpetuates many injustices

As a core issue is financial feasibility, what may work best in India is using a modified policy as a base to which other transfer policies can be added as and when appropriate

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology

The healing touch of constitutional accommodation is the only way out

The anti-defection law has played a crucial role in political stability, but there are gaps which need to be addressed to make it more effective and impartial

There is a need for women-centric perspectives which would pave the way for greater participation of women in the judiciary

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.

The ‘spies’ were paid meagre amounts to collect defence related information.

"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."

In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights".

According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled.

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers

Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.

The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said.

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.