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Journalism of Courage

Hardeep S Puri

The writer is a retired diplomat, who recently joined the BJP.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15th August 2025.

PM Modi’s August 15 charter isn’t about headlines — it’s for India of 2047Subscriber Only

August 19,2025 07:00:49 AM

As the PM reminded us, the world is watching an ancient civilisation transform into a modern power — not by abandoning its roots but by drawing strength from them

Tue, Aug 19, 2025

How Nehru’s vision hobbled India’s economySubscriber Only

December 10,2024 12:42:50 PM

Arvind Panagariya’s ‘The Nehru Development Model’ reveals the emaciating effects Nehru’s economic doctrine had on India’s growth prospects

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at an interaction with media at National Press Club in Washington DC, Wednesday. (PTI)

With Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments in the US, Congress has failed Sikhs againSubscriber Only

September 16,2024 07:43:15 AM

Unprecedented measures have been taken in the last 10 years to improve the welfare of the Sikh community and redress long-standing grievances – which, unsurprisingly, were against Congress governments

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

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Modi government has improved the performance of state-owned companiesSubscriber Only

May 13,2024 08:10:20 AM

Stewardship of public sector enterprises heralds a new era of governance characterised by professionalism, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to national interests. The PSEs have responded spectacularly

Mon, May 13, 2024

From ‘rule taker’ to ‘rule shaper’, the evolution of India in international negotiationsSubscriber Only

December 17,2023 16:00:51 PM

Using the lens of foreign policy and diplomacy, Mohan Kumar’s new book charts the trajectory of India’s evolving interests and growing stature at the global negotiating table

Tue, Dec 19, 2023

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Hardeep S Puri writes: India’s gas policy has protected the consumer from global price volatilitySubscriber Only

May 02,2023 11:02:36 AM

Several initiatives by the government have ensured that citizens do not bear the brunt of price increases. Naysayers want to ignore this

Wed, May 03, 2023

Hardeep S Puri writes: Roadmap to energy justiceSubscriber Only

May 02,2023 07:36:33 AM

A pragmatic and balanced strategy has helped India to keep prices of petrol, diesel and gas under check.

Tue, May 02, 2023

Hardeep S Puri writes: Powering Amrit KaalSubscriber Only

March 13,2023 06:50:50 AM

An integrated approach that focuses on renewable energy along with exploration of traditional fuels is the key to energy security in the next 25 years

Mon, Mar 13, 2023

Career diplomat Gurjit Singh traces the growing partnership between India and Africa in The Harambee FactorSubscriber Only

August 27,2022 14:00:14 PM

India’s diplomatic and economic investment in Africa have proven to be mutually beneficial for both parties

Fri, Aug 26, 2022

What PM Gati Shakti plan means for the nationSubscriber Only

October 25,2021 04:30:54 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri writes: It will transform Indian infrastructure and logistics to compete with the world’s leading economies

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

The truth about asset monetisationSubscriber Only

August 30,2021 19:06:03 PM

Hardeep Singh Puri writes: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

How the UPA inherited an economy with strong fundamentals, and squandered that advantageSubscriber Only

August 24,2021 03:01:39 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri writes: One of the most debilitating repercussions of such short-sighted decision-making remains the long-term oil bonds worth Rs 1.44 lakh crore.

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

How Modi government’s flagship missions have put people at the centre of urban governanceSubscriber Only

June 25,2021 04:30:22 AM

Hardeep S Puri writes: During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Integrated Command and Control Centres, which are already operational in more than 50 of the 100 smart cities, played a pivotal role in providing real-time information to enable health workers and city administrators in tracking the virus spread and in relief and rehabilitation work.

Fri, Jun 25, 2021

A clean, green future for Indian citiesSubscriber Only

June 09,2021 03:05:43 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri writes: A progressive track of urban development while keeping sustainability, disaster risk resilience and community building at its core has been the guiding principle for urban development during the last seven years of the Modi government

Wed, Jun 09, 2021

RERA has placed interests of homebuyers at the heart of the real estate sectorSubscriber Only

January 20,2021 04:43:55 AM

RERA has infused governance in a hitherto unregulated sector. Along with demonetisation and GST, it has, to a large extent, cleansed the real estate sector of black money.

Wed, Jan 20, 2021

We must not allow political opportunism to overshadow the key measures enunciated through farm billsSubscriber Only

September 23,2020 03:00:20 AM

Landmark bills will create an ecosystem to facilitate remunerative prices to farmers through competitive alternative trading channels. Opposition must not spread misinformation.

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Civil aviation has expanded in reach and scale, it will come out of this crisis strongerSubscriber Only

June 01,2020 04:02:31 AM

As the prime minister has rightly pointed out, we have to view this crisis as an opportunity. We need to ensure that the Indian aviation sector comes out from this crisis stronger.

Mon, Jun 01, 2020

Moving to the citySubscriber Only

March 15,2018 00:05:30 AM

India has been a reluctant urbaniser in the past. Through a series of programmes and legislation, the NDA government is moving towards planned and inclusive urbanisation.

Thu, Mar 15, 2018