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Collaborations vital in national interest

The international situation has become more difficult in recent times due to the Ukraine and the Middle-East conflicts, as well as more recent escalations at both places.

Another Bid

The latest assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, while alarming, highlights the growing risks presidential candidates face in an increasingly polarised political climate.

Violating democracy

Sixty-five years ago, when the first democratically elected Communist government of the world was unilaterally dismissed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru there were cries of ‘murder of democracy’ and ‘violation of democracy’ in political and media circles across India.

Nipah Threat

The recent death of a 24-year-old student in Kerala due to the Nipah virus is a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by zoonotic diseases.

Recalibrating ties

The resignation of two Maldivian ministers who had disparaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks an important moment in the fragile Maldives-India relationship.

Waqf Discontent

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is currently being scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP), has stirred a hornet’s nest. The government claims that the proposed amendments to the original Waqf Act are intended to bring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the management and administration of over 8.7 lakh Waqf properties spread across India.

Health cover expansion comes with challenges

The Union Cabinet’s decision to expand the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to citizens aged 70 and above has been celebrated as a move to address India’s growing elderly healthcare needs.

Oil Dilemma

India’s growing fuel demand and its call for increased oil output from OPEC+ reflect the country’s evolving energy needs.