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The report predominantly emphasises administrative progress and aggregated outcomes, missing ground-level disparities in access, affordability, and inclusion, which are critical in measuring and understanding relative poverty

Japan is rearming to secure American support while facing an economic squeeze from that very ally. For India, this emerging contradiction presents a critical moment of opportunity and responsibility

With their kohl-lined eyes and gossamer saris, the trope of the ‘liberal’ Bengali woman — invariably from an upper-caste, privileged background — overshadows the real-life, ordinary women pioneers of Bengal

No one can deny Nitish Kumar the credit for weakening the entrenched politician-criminal nexus, which curbed organised crime. Those hard-won gains now appear increasingly fragile

How could I possibly explain that Udaipur taught me to soar, catching the updrafts from the Aravallis? That my family didn’t choose to go to Pakistan, even if they risked losing everything

In an environment where ruling parties often avoid internal dissent for fear of appearing divided, the TDP chose the harder path. It demonstrated that alliance loyalty does not mean silence, and that governance is enriched,

Today, when I hear that Indore has once again topped the national cleanliness rankings for the eighth year in a row, I feel proud. The city has earned that title not just through infrastructure and

Axiom Space's declared long-term goal of building its own commercial space station, intended to succeed the ISS, is a bold undertaking

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on July 18, 1985.

Here are 12 questions asked in the Budget Session of Parliament, 2025. Each answer from the government tells a story

Neither the JD(U) nor the BJP, partners in the ruling alliance, can afford to turn their back on the return of insecurities on the law and order front

If well-being is seen merely as a ladder that is more isolating with each rung, the haves have no reason to engage with anything outside their bubble.

MEA's sharp rebuttal serves as a timely reminder to the West, particularly Europe, of its own manoeuvres in pursuit of energy security

Linguistic divisions have got an alarming amount of air time and newsprint, while our garbage-laden streets are sinking in the monsoon

If it feels like regression it’s because it was not so long ago that public outcry forced Big Tech to roll back or modify the heavily gendered aspects of early AI voice assistants like Siri,

The recent decision to lift export restrictions on Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software to China removes a temporary advantage that Indian semiconductor companies might have enjoyed. But it also creates opportunities to position India as

Dignity cannot be a one-way street. It must be available to the person being mocked and the person being watched.

Those who have a problem with social media successes need to either realise the world is changing or just sit back and enjoy the reels

The Bench did not issue any direction asking the appellant to feed stray dogs at home. The judges also did not say anything about the Animal Birth Control Rules -- the only humane and effective

Reason cited for such changes has been to foster ‘positive citizens’. Given the state of NCERT textbooks today, this can only mean students and future citizens are being discouraged to think critically, argue logically and

His passing must not be in vain — it must become a call to action for safer roads, stricter laws and respect for every person’s life

The Right to Property may no longer be “fundamental”, but it is still the foundation to liberty, livelihood and dignity. Any law that seeks to erode it must be subjected to the highest standards of

New Delhi has to hold its ground on many issues, continuously strengthen itself internally, and find ways to engage with Beijing for mutual goals

When it comes to matters of national security and interest, the Opposition parties should shun their narrow and parochial agendas and rise to the occasion

The people of Bihar are no strangers to struggle, and this latest battle must be fought not just at the doors of the court but at the doorsteps of every citizen