External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserts India's sovereign right to defend against terrorism without explanation. He contrasts 'bad neighbours' with acts of goodwill, highlighting vaccine diplomacy and aid.
EAM S Jaishankar asserts India's right to counter terrorism from neighbours while highlighting aid to friendly nations like Sri Lanka. Read his full IIT Madras address.
EAM S Jaishankar, addressing IIT Madras, delivered a sharp critique of Pakistan's role in terrorism, asserting India's right to self-defence and dismissing external mediation. Read his full statement.
EAM S Jaishankar outlines India's dual-track foreign policy: generous cooperation for neighbours like Bangladesh, firm deterrence for those sponsoring terror. Read the full analysis.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
As US commitment wanes, Asian democracies like Japan and South Korea boost defense, forge new pacts. Analysis of the shifting power dynamics and regional strategies.
China is reportedly increasing condom prices as part of a strategy to reverse its declining birth rate. Experts debate the effectiveness of this controversial policy. Read more.
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.
India considers calibrated excise duty hikes on cigarettes, citing current modest rates and significant fiscal and public health space for increase. Read the full analysis.
Education experts argue against blanket school shutdowns for pollution, call for infrastructure upgrades and a serious review of NEP's impact on academic overload. Delhi's new fee regulation law also under scrutiny.
Explore India's ambitious 2026 vision for transformative reforms in healthcare, education, and the economy. Discover the key policies shaping the nation's future. Read more!
In 2025, Trump's unpredictable foreign policy prompts Indo-Pacific nations to diversify security ties and build independent deterrents, reducing reliance on Washington. India deepens Southeast Asia engagement.
Exploring the fading concept of neighbourhood bonds in modern Indian cities like Bengaluru. Discover why proximity no longer means companionship and what we've lost in the transition.
Rajasthan's new Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2025 targets old, polluting vehicles. Owners can get up to 50% tax rebate, max ₹1 lakh, on new vehicle purchase. Read details.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves a new policy to phase out polluting vehicles and an ethical AI framework. PM Modi may inaugurate the Barmer refinery in January. Key details inside.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the 61st ABVP regional convention in Jaipur, attended by 700+ delegates. He highlighted youth policy, NEP, and urged students to become job creators.
A Gen Z-led movement in Nepal has successfully pushed for a formal policy granting special consideration to students facing crises. Discover how student activism is reshaping education.
A lapsed health insurance policy leaves you financially vulnerable. Learn why timely renewal is non-negotiable for continuous coverage and peace of mind. Act now to secure your health.
India is quietly undergoing three major economic shifts: greater openness, state-level investment convergence, and balanced macro policy. Holding onto these could unlock durable, broad-based growth. Read the analysis.
Freelance journalist Ezrela Dalidia Fanaipari Fanai was discovered deceased in her Aizawl residence. Police found no evidence of foul play. Read the full report on this tragic incident.
As AI severs the link between jobs and inflation, the US Federal Reserve may need to reset its targets, potentially making its policy framework resemble India's. Explore the implications.
Socorro panchayat in Goa seals house of man accused of raping 6-year-old. Notice served, family given 7 days to vacate after massive neighbourhood protests. Details inside.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pledges India's unwavering support for Sri Lanka's reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy in action.
India announces a $450 million reconstruction package for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. EAM Jaishankar delivers PM Modi's commitment, reinforcing India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Read the full details.
Delhi's new Transit-Oriented Development policy draft removes key planning safeguards, raising concerns over chaotic growth. Experts warn of infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
EAM S Jaishankar visits Colombo as PM Modi's envoy, reinforcing India's Neighbourhood First Policy & Operation Sagar Bandhu aid for Cyclone Ditwah recovery. Read more.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
EAM S Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka as PM Modi's special envoy, reinforcing India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Operation Sagar Bandhu aid after Cyclone Ditwah killed 640.
Gujarat's new policy linking grants to student attendance faces fierce opposition from school managements, who warn of potential closures and data manipulation. Read the full story.
Former Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane emphasizes the inseparable link between India's progress and stability in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, calling for a collaborative regional approach.