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Indias armed forces maintain their apolitical stance, prioritizing constitutional values over partisan interests. (PTI File Image)

Bhopinder Singh | Why the Indian armed forces need to hold the line,...

Amid rising debates, India's military remains steadfast in its commitment to constitutional principles, steering clear...

7 April 2024 11:41 PM IST

An Indian Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Indian water boarders. The use of the Kachchatheevu issue for domestic political purposes has escalated tensions with Sri Lanka, echoing past instances of diplomatic maneuvering. (Image by P. Peethambaran)

Manish Tewari | Partisan politics shouldn't guide diplomatic agenda

Recent Moves Stir Tensions with Sri Lanka, Echoing Past Instances of Political Maneuvering

7 April 2024 12:41 AM IST

Friends gather for an unexpected discussion on elections and voter preferences over a bottle of scotch. (Image: rawpixel.com on Freepik/Representational)

Shashi Warrier | For pure' politics, let 'em eat cake!

A Chance Encounter Leads to Political Insights and Market Research Plans

7 April 2024 12:27 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das with Deputy Governors Swaminathan Janakiraman, Michael Debabrata Patra, M. Rajeshwar Rao and T. Rabi Shankar arrives for a press conference after delivering the Monetary Policy Statement, at the RBI headquarters in Mumbai, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

AA Edit | Cautious RBI targets inflation

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Focus on inflation control amid growth optimism.

6 April 2024 12:04 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a press conference for the release of the partys manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, in New Delhi, Friday, April 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

AA Edit | Manifestos have vision, but are they deliverable?

Opposition manifestos: A mix of vision & messaging. Focus on social justice, farmer welfare, unemployment

5 April 2024 11:59 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal comes out of the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

Shobhaa De | A taste of Tibet at Nathu La and it's not chilly momos

Despite facing money laundering allegations, Arvind Kejriwal sees surge in popularity

5 April 2024 11:52 PM IST

J.K. Rowling poses for photographers upon her arrival at the premiere of the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, in London, Nov. 13, 2018. Police say J.K. Rowling didnt break the law with tweets criticizing Scotlands new hate speech law and referring to transgender women as men. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Farrukh Dhondy | Scotland makes hate' a crime J.K. Rowling will test...

J.K. Rowling's opposition to transgender policies has sparked debate over Scotland's new hate crime law.

5 April 2024 11:43 PM IST

In this Monday, March 2, 2020, file photo, Vistara Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner during its launch in New Delhi. In a statement on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that in view of the various flight disruptions of Vistara, it has asked the airline to submit daily information and details on the flights that are being cancelled and delayed. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

AA Edit | Tackle turbulence in aviation

Regulatory scrutiny and impending merger with Air India raise concerns for Vistara's pilots and passengers alike

5 April 2024 12:20 AM IST

Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi with party leaders Priyanka Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal during a road show before filing his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Wayanad district, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Congress can't be ambivalent on core issues like secularism

Rahul Gandhi's subdued rally in Wayanad underscores the Congress' wavering stance on coalition dynamics and secular...

5 April 2024 12:13 AM IST

In a landscape marked by shifting alliances, the BJP asserts dominance while the INDIA coalition struggles to forge a cohesive identity. (PTI File Image)

Shikha Mukerjee | Too many mutations hurt coalition politics'...

As the BJP asserts dominance, INDIA coalition grapples with internal dissent & strategic uncertainties in the evolving...

5 April 2024 12:07 AM IST

Breaking the stigma and ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare is essential for womens autonomy. (Image: storyset by Freepik)

Indira Behara | Time to expand women's right to make choices about...

Navigating Reproductive Rights: Assessing India's MTP Act Amid Global Developments

4 April 2024 11:44 PM IST

Defence minister Rajnath Singh. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Talk to China, ignore hot air

Despite ongoing tensions and historical antagonism, India's pragmatic stance prioritizes diplomatic and military...

4 April 2024 12:00 AM IST