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

The political trajectories of India and Pakistan apart, social forces are seeking to reclaim their democratic space

Gender debates appear to be deepening social fragmentation in the West

The top court’s judgment takes into account the different sociological realities of every ‘jati’ with the aim of addressing the disparity within Scheduled Castes

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

There are indications that New Delhi is engaging with all parties and developing its role as an interlocutor but there are the ‘ifs, ands, or buts’

The political space for Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power also flows from the impact of the 2022 ‘Aragalaya’ or the citizens’ protest movement

On the contrary, the holding of frequent elections in India has many positive benefits

The election result in Sri Lanka must be viewed by India as faith in the self-renewing power of the democratic voice

By attempting to play a meaningful role in resolving the Ukraine conflict, India can hope to reset the terms of its engagement with both the West and Russia

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

India cannot allow itself to be reduced to a pawn in the renewed contest between China and the U.S.

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

The draft of the new legislation will be submitted to an oversight committee on National Security.

Nawaz Sharif is under growing pressure from opposition parties over Panama Papers revelations

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

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".

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.

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

Seven houses in Bangladesh’s Upazila were torched, four days after temples were destroyed

"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

On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC.

Militants say the major offensive was in reprisal for U.S. airstrikes in Kunduz earlier this month.

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.

Pakistan Army spokesman Asim Bajwa claimed the "Indian quadcopter" had "intruded 60m into the Pakistan side of LoC".

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons

The SBI in Nepal also celebrated its 25 years of establishment on July 7.

With the West imposing crushing sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Moscow is seeking ways to bolster its economy; one option on the cards is introducing a common currency for the BRICS nations

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who demits office on Sunday, penned more than 500 judgments in his long and illustrious legal career

Teams from China and the US, the largest carbon emitters, the EU and the UK will be among the top negotiators at COP29

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research

As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues

Currently, there are about 55 beds in the emergency ward

HC appointed Committee looking into 11 contracts including Adani Power

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Highlights: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.

​Andhra Pradesh​ government on Monday presented a budget of ₹2,94,427.25 crore for FY25 with a revenue expenditure estimated at ₹2,35,916.99 crore and capital expenditure at ₹32,712.84 crore. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, while presenting the budget in the Assembly, said the estimated revenue deficit is around ₹34,743.38 crore (2.12 per cent of the GSDP) and the fiscal deficit is estimated at around ₹68,742.65 crore (4.19 per cent of the GSDP) for the financial year.