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    J&K statehood: bridging the Centre-state divide

    editorials
    Updated on Nov 3, 2025 15:46 IST
    Considering that J&K is a border state and a constant target of Pakistan’s terror proxies, the Centre may want to centralise all the executive powers in the LG’s office. This is a flawed approach. (AP)

    Trump-Xi meeting: G2 is a duopoly the world doesn’t need

    How much of this is the usual Trumpian hyperbole remains to be seen, though Beijing, in its first formal response, has spoken about continuing to practice true multilateralism and working with other countries. (@WhiteHouse X/ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Nov 3, 2025 15:45 IST

    The Mokama test for Bihar administration

    The arrest will resonate beyond Mokama and serve as a warning for politicians to respect the sanctity of the law. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
    editorials
    Updated on Nov 2, 2025 15:11 IST

    Making sense of GST bonanza

    Not only does one have to wait for the data to be released in December, but one also has to see the trend for the rest of the fiscal year to ascertain whether some of the demand has just been advanced in the immediate aftermath of the rate cuts
    editorials
    Published on Nov 2, 2025 15:09 IST

    Bihar elections: NDA, Mahagathbandhan manifestos for an aspirational electorate

    If manifestos were horses, Bihar would ride to prosperity in the next five years. But who is to walk the distance between promises and implementation? (ANI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 31, 2025 15:55 IST

    Sheikh Hasina's poll boycott warning: A case for inclusive polls in Bangladesh

    The Yunus administration’s resolve to investigate the Hasina government’s omissions is understandable, but it must differentiate between the leader and her party. (AFP)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 30, 2025 15:32 IST

    Trump-Xi meeting: Sino-US trade détente, for now

    Trump, in his characteristic style, has claimed a massive victory, while the Chinese side has dubbed the deal as proof that a complete Sino-US decoupling is in neither country’s interest. (@WhiteHouse X/ANI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 30, 2025 15:32 IST

    Attendance policy for research scholars: Learning can’t be assessed by clock

    Student suicides in higher education institutes such as the IITs have been blamed on the absence of a balanced campus life. In fact, many campuses have introduced strict guidelines on work hours to eliminate stress caused by overwork. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 29, 2025 15:40 IST

    HAL-UAC deal: Message to the US and Russia

    At a time when the US has intensified sanctions and punitive measures over the purchases of Russian energy, New Delhi has made it clear that it will not be bullied into making decisions that affect the country’s strategic autonomy. (ANI Photo)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 29, 2025 15:40 IST

    Bihar’s caste plus politics

    The shift in narrative in Bihar has also been accentuated by Prashant Kishor, a political newbie but effective communicator, who has been amplifying governance issues in his campaign. (ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 28, 2025 15:05 IST

    Global energy trade: Jaishankar’s plainspeak against US doublespeak

    Jaishankar noted at the East Asia Summit that the world community will “inevitably respond” to the current churn through adjustments, calculations, fresh understandings and resilient solutions. (AP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 28, 2025 15:05 IST

    In Bihar, the missing Muslim legislator

    Parties lean towards their core constituencies in ticket distribution. The Mahagathbandhan, especially the RJD, draws its strength mostly from Muslims and Yadavs (M-Y) (@yadavtejashwi X via PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 27, 2025 15:35 IST

    SIR: The quest for perfect electoral rolls

    A clean and updated electoral roll is beneficial for a democracy but the process must be empathetic and sensitive to ground realities. (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 27, 2025 15:35 IST

    Ro-Ko show in Sydney, with records tumbling

    Sydney on Saturday indicated that Ro-Ko are not finished yet, and fans are likely to see them bat at least until the 2027 World Cup in South Africa (REUTERS)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 26, 2025 15:26 IST

    No more Kurnools, ensuring bus safety

    The demand for convenience and comfort has created an ecosystem that ignores safety protocols (Mohammad Aleemuddin/ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 26, 2025 15:26 IST

    US Sanctions on Russian oil: Slippery slope of energy wars

    The US sanctions have been backed by supportive action from the EU. Ironically, the impact of both actions will hit Europe the most, as energy bills rise in winter. (Getty Images)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 24, 2025 15:09 IST

    Draft regulations on AI-generated content: securing the digital space

    The draft’s definition — “all synthetically generated information” — appears to cover AI-generated text, such as ChatGPT output. Yet, it offers no guidance on how such content should be labelled or fingerprinted. (AFP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 23, 2025 15:49 IST

    2025 Bihar polls: the Mahagathbandhan’s EBC manoeuvre

    A major step in this direction was taken on Thursday when the alliance named Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani as its deputy CM candidate for the polls next month. (AICC via PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 23, 2025 15:49 IST

    US H-1B Visa: Attracting talent back to India

    Top education facilities in India, such as the IITs and central universities, have the infrastructure to attract talent — both students and faculty. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 22, 2025 14:56 IST

    Bihar's demographic dividend: From burden to advantage

    Migration and the endless wait for an elusive government job has robbed Bihar of its most important comparative advantage: An abundance of cheap unskilled workers. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 22, 2025 14:56 IST

    Conservative turn in Japan’s politics

    The first woman to be appointed to the post, Takaichi will be the fourth PM in five years. (Bloomberg)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 21, 2025 15:10 IST

    Diwali in Delhi: Bursting the green myth

    Delhi’s air crisis has many causes, but firecrackers are one of the few that can be completely avoided. Choosing not to burst them is the simplest and direct form of civic responsibility that citizens can exercise. (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 21, 2025 15:10 IST

    Infrastructure in Mumbai: beating big city blues

    Mumbai will also have to address the twin issues of affordable housing and the absence of open spaces, which remain constant challenges and have impacted the inflow of young talent. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 20, 2025 12:59 IST

    India and the global economy: Talk to the US while creating new markets

    India’s strategy of not ceding ground in critical fields while trying for an amicable deal in trade talks is the optimum strategy available in the short term. This must be complemented by a strategic focus on diversification of export markets and boosting competitiveness. (Piyush Goyal X/ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 20, 2025 12:59 IST

    The battles within the Mahagathbandhan

    The absence of a coherent statewide narrative — a joint manifesto is reportedly in the works — has meant that each party is unto itself, reducing the polls to a seat-by-seat affair. (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 19, 2025 14:46 IST

    Danger across the Durand Line

    The current imbroglio is largely of Pakistan’s own making. At the heart of the problem is Pakistan’s investment in terrorist groups to further its foreign policy goals. (AFP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 19, 2025 14:46 IST

    Last chapter in Maoist story

    Pressure from security forces and the killing of senior leaders seems to have broken the will to continue the fight for an unrealisable Utopia. (AFP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 17, 2025 15:39 IST

    Trump’s Brics angst is of his own making

    The truth is Brics, which struggled for long to frame a cohesive agenda, has been gaining in salience because of the trade policies of the US, as countries seek alternative supply chains and markets to compensate for the impacts of American tariffs. (AFP)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 16, 2025 15:01 IST

    Firecrackers in Delhi: redlines for a green Diwali

    The apex court’s directives are likely to test the Delhi administration’s capacities. As per the Court, only green crackers are to be sold, and can be burst only on Diwali and the day before, from 6 am to 7 am and between 8 pm and 10 pm. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 16, 2025 15:01 IST

    India growth outlook: headwinds beyond the tariff roulette

    Growth prospects for most major countries, India included, are marginally better than they were in the July update of WEO. (Jindal Steel via PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 15, 2025 15:19 IST
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