In the wake of the unimpressive showing in the Lok Sabha polls, the RSS was keen on Shivraj Singh Chouhan to replace J P Nadda as BJP president, but the popular former CM of Madhya Pradesh was unacceptable to the Modi-Shah duo.

Inflation is not yet on the path toward the target rate of 4 per cent. Food and fuel prices complicate matters. Both do not respond to interest rate changes...The governor argued that there was justification for keeping the repo rate unchanged.

The Army was called out, indefinite curfew clamped in Delhi except in the New Delhi police district and shoot-at-sight orders were issued after 60 people were killed and 1,000 injured in communal violence following the assassination of Indira Gandhi.

Days before he died, Debroy sent in his final column to this newspaper. He wrote that with one exception, his would be ‘no permanent loss’. A rare instance in which the columnist was wrong

India should neither take offence at curbs on dual-use goods suppliers, nor ignore them as decision of outgoing US president

These challenges can be an opportunity to reimagine off-grid urban areas for decentralised innovations that are people-centred, sustainable, equitable and contribute to economic growth

It isn't just poor short-term planning that is to blame

Even before Art 370 abrogation, separatist groups and leadership had faced a crackdown by Centre, which continued after the curbs set in

Indira Gandhi is dead. She was assassinated at her residence on October 31. Two of her security guards, a sub-inspector and constable of the Delhi Police, gunned down the 66-year-old leader who has led the nation for over 15 years.

The project is a gamechanger. Ahead of a fierce electoral contest in Maharashtra, it could also stoke an older rivalry

The verdict must be read in Assam's political and cultural context. It has done well not to give in to narrow idea of citizenship

Reports of record GHG emissions and unprecedented health effects of climate change should force delegates at CoP 29 to break the ice on contentious issues

Even as India’s athletes have more funds at their disposal than before, it is crucial that every bit is allocated wisely.

Efforts to regulate AI in India remain inadequate, with companies accused of profiting from the spread of hate speech. There is no doubt that safety mechanisms are needed on a war footing.

German chancellor and Spanish president’s India visits signal that a broad and intensive engagement is bridging long-standing political differences over Russia, reactivating dormant synergies.

Decision to ban the agency, attacks on UN, will increase Israel's isolation, amid an unceasing conflict.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on October 31, 1984.

They perpetuate, rather than solve, conflict in West Asia

This is a lesson from animals who shun company as they age. Indeed, for those who choose to be on their own in their dotage, this example of ageing animals may be something to live by

The increase in intake for undergraduate engineering and technology courses for 2024-25 is welcome. The challenge will be to overcome past limitations, train faculty, provide quality infrastructure

Corporate India has flagged it — and policymakers must take note

The trustworthiness of a country’s capabilities is not established by an odd scheme or examples of success

Maharashtra is set to witness a no-holds-barred campaign, in which neither the Mahayuti nor the Maha Vikas Aghadi addresses issues of a state in decline

Government needs to investigate such cases and bring the culprits to book in a swift manner. At the same time, greater awareness must be created among the public