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A column of Indian Army while operating along Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents, to which they reacted swiftly and brought down heavy retaliatory fire on the insurgents. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pursue peace too

Considering the sensitivities of the sovereignty of nations, the Army may have underplayed the cross-border part.

29 Sept 2017 2:27 AM IST

Will the BJP act on Sinha's words?

Sinha felt it was his moral duty as a citizen to speak up in the hope that the ruling party may attempt course...

29 Sept 2017 2:03 AM IST

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli plays football during a practice session in Indore. (Photo: PTI)

Team India on cloud nine

The opportunity to prepare the batsmen in English conditions next summer on a long tour would be ideal preparation for...

28 Sept 2017 1:26 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after taking charge at her office in New Delhi, becoming the first full-time woman Defence Minister of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi-Kabul ties in a new environment

The defence minister's statement is a definitive rejection of any guess-work in this matter, and this is a good thing.

28 Sept 2017 1:18 AM IST

US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

Trump-style patriotism'

His tirade against rich, black American athletes may also strike a chord with many who voted for him.

27 Sept 2017 3:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the launch of Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya, to supply electricity to poor households, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Electricity for all: A promise to be kept

Governmental spending on infrastructure at a hectic pace in such circumstances could strain the fiscal deficit.

27 Sept 2017 3:18 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: AP)

Rightward tilt in Germany

Her own authority is somewhat diminished with her alliance losing around eight per cent of its voteshare.

26 Sept 2017 1:45 AM IST

Narmada: A view of the Sardar Sarovar Dam that was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Mod at Kevadiya in Narmada district. (Photo: PTI)

Centre's economic stimulus falls short

Rural India is expected to see an improvement in its quality of life with 24x7 electricity supply.

26 Sept 2017 1:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath during the distribution of the certificate to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban) at Shahanshahpur look on, Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

Signals from Varanasi

The shrill pitch frequently made to remind Hindus constantly of their identity rooted in past cultural practices is pure...

25 Sept 2017 1:22 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addresses the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

At UN, India must widen its horizons

India scored brownie points through a calibrated attack on Pakistan in what was finally just a little more sophisticated...

25 Sept 2017 1:20 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

Dotard' no laughing matter

Trump haters may see a measure of appropriateness in what the obese kid who likes to play with nuclear toys had to say...

24 Sept 2017 12:05 AM IST

Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi at Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley, California. (Photo: PTI)

One notch up, Rahul has miles to go

Rahul Gandhi gave little of his time to Parliament, and when present did not make a mark.

24 Sept 2017 12:05 AM IST