Newspaper editorials — Monday 10 August, 2026

संसद से मात्र पाँच सौ मीटर दूर छात्रों पर पैलेट गन चलाई गई और कीलों से जड़ी लाठियों से पीटा गया। पुलिस और रैपिड एक्शन फोर्स, दोनों बल एक ही व्यक्ति को रिपोर्ट करते हैं।

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye will struggle to create credible deterrent

An open-ended method of counting caste may not yield usable data

Five hundred metres from Parliament, students were brutally attacked by forces which report to one man

The debate around reintroduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions has resurfaced after Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. If implemented, the proposal is e…

The 2025 conflict with Pakistan accelerated India’s drone development, with both sides deploying reconnaissance drones, FPV drones, drone swarms, and electronic warfare. India also uses drones for border security, military operations, in…

By Jug Suraiya Can life continuing beyond death have a basis in logic? Kurt Godel – hailed by many, including Einstein, as one of the greatest logicians and mathematicians of all time – was convinced that...

When Bollywood tells true stories It’s widely believed that cinema reflects life, all that’s happening outside the darkened auditorium. Quite true, if one’s to go by what one’s been watching in Bollywood in recent years....

Washington will likely view a managed political accommodation for Imran Khan more favourably than his release that precipitates renewed confrontation

Women who speak up are still punished, threatened and judged—but they refuse to be silenced.

China has a string of examples of “reverse brain drain”.

The Asiatic lion’s story in India shows what can be accomplished through strong govt support, scientific conservation strategies, and community participation.

While superior arms can win a conflict, it may not repeal the arithmetic of debt, inflation and rising borrowing costs—even for a country that issues the global reserve currency. The Iran war’s significance may lie in its eventual impact…

A report on India’s Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, which was crafted to spur R&D, revives a classic question on the ideal formula for economic success. Let’s give market theory a hearing even as we track outcomes.

Riyadh’s need to shield itself from Iran may have triggered its Nato-like alliance with Ankara and Islamabad. But India’s testy relations with Pakistan must nudge New Delhi to influence—or get a grip on—what triggers the pact’s all-for-o…

Raj Kundra's advice to Gen Z Indians highlights cultural and linguistic divides. The Sanskrit alphabet lacks a 'z' sound, impacting comprehension of modern terms. Hindustani, with its 'z' sounds, resonates more easily with younger genera…

The remembrance of God polishes the heart, which is likened to a mirror. A pure heart reflects accurately and finds peace, as Sufis explain. Kabir emphasizes cleaning the heart's mirror for true self-reflection. Pausing life's pursuits e…

United States immigration rules are changing for skilled foreign workers. The Trump administration is considering removing the grace period for unemployed visa holders. This policy shift could significantly impact Indian professionals wo…

A US Senate bill imposing tariffs on Russian oil buyers faces hurdles. India's energy supplies remain secure due to diversified import strategies. New Delhi has increased diplomatic efforts to secure alternative oil and gas sources. Trad…

विदेशी फंडिंग के नियमन में एक अहम मोड़: प्रावधानों को लेकर जो थोड़े संदेह हैं, उन्हें दूर किया जाना चाहिए

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