Officials said that the Foreign secretary would also try to get a sense of the progress on the new Constitution, being drafted by the Sirisena government.

The rank and file of the CPI is unhappy over the party’s attitude towards the Congress, according to an analysis by Kuldip Nayar.

India should convince the world that the choice between Islamic State and Taliban is a false one

In Manipur, Congress battles fatigue, BJP struggles to grow roots. And Irom Sharmila makes a poll debut

Virat Kohli’s team seems to hold the advantage, but there is little room for complacency

Bombing at Sufi shrine in Pakistan carries a warning: Terror is spreading into formerly insulated areas, with a new name

Army chief’s remarks on protesters raise questions. Equating them with terrorists is walking into the latter’s trap

In the interview, published on the front page of the newspaper, Mrs Gandhi said she did not think the time was ripe for lifting the Emergency.

Gated communities don’t make cities safer — only offer a bubble

Demand for quotas by powerful groups draws on perceptions, does injustice to truly disadvantaged

Why all things ‘retro’ are here and now again

The State of Global Air report is another warning: Air pollution’s health effects cannot be ignored

Tamil Nadu's new CM will need to calm a state roiled by uncertainty, while keeping together a turbulent party

Environment ministry needs to deal with criticism, reassess problems spawned by conservation methods in Kaziranga.

Isro has established its presence in the booming launch vehicle market. It is time to start spinning off products and services.

The Janata Party has fielded Ravindra Pratap Singh, a 39-year-old lawyer from Sultanpur, against Sanjay Gandhi.

That Trump could have made a critical appointment with such casualness suggests he ill-understands his responsibilities.

Migration helps increase world income and benefits the host country’s economy.

Strategic map of Middle East will be reshaped. US president’s Islamophobia will play an ominous role.

Infosys CEO’s assertion of his caste only hurts his case and the company’s image.

Mrs Pandit said she would not campaign against Mrs Gandhi in Rae Bareli and reasoned that might divert attention from the issues.

Supreme Court grounds Sasikala’s political career. It may open up the space for a makeover of her party.

EC rightly disapproves of exit polls during elections. But arresting an editor is a dangerous precedent, violates free speech.

Trump presidency deepens clash within: Ideals of equality and freedom vs its pre-1965 history.