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    Global energy trade: Jaishankar’s plainspeak against US doublespeak

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    Updated on Oct 28, 2025 15:05 IST
    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)

    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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

    Durgapur rape: Politicians must take lessons in sensitivity

    Maybe the most realistic response is to admit that, save for some exceptions, politicians are largely a reflection of the prevalent social moods and customs that govern society — no worse, and definitely no better. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 14, 2025 15:30 IST

    Gaza Peace plan: Trump’s hour in West Asia

    Hyperbole aside, it was Trump’s moment in the sun, where he revelled in his role as a peace-broker and deal-maker. (AP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 14, 2025 17:45 IST

    The changing ground in Bihar

    One of the interesting questions regarding the outcome is about Kumar and the JD(U). Can Kumar rally his cadre, consolidate his support base, and guard his ground this time around? (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 13, 2025 15:12 IST

    What must India do to make roads safer for pedestrians

    Policing of traffic in most cities is virtually non-existent, except for rent-seeking. This pushes up safety risks, especially for pedestrians. (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 13, 2025 15:12 IST

    Message from Haryana: Caste spares no one

    Despite the damning note, political pressure and public anger, the probe in the case threatened to take the usual route in those involving Dalit victims. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 12, 2025 16:11 IST

    Rare earths: Why a rules-based framework is needed

    China overwhelming influence calls for global regulation, but hoping for this would be futile. There is a need to avoid OPEC-style cartelisation (in oil and gas) in the space, but it is not clear whether this will happen (AP)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 12, 2025 16:11 IST

    The big jobs bluff in Bihar

    According to the 2024 calendar year Periodic Labour Force Survey data, the share of graduates in Bihar’s 18-35-year-old labour force — population working or looking for a job — was just 12.9%, almost half of what this number is in the rest of the country. (HT Photo)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 10, 2025 15:01 IST

    Billionaires in sport: Football gets its first in Cristiano Ronaldo

    Ronaldo’s current life is a far cry from his humble beginnings, but as always, for him, the real thrill is in the chase. (AFP)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 9, 2025 15:39 IST

    Gaza peace plan: wait for a durable peace in West Asia

    Rebuilding and reconciliation are tricky issues that will require major negotiation and building of trust among the stakeholders. (AFP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 9, 2025 15:39 IST

    World Bank growth forecast: trade headwinds ahead for India

    The downward revision in the next fiscal year’s forecast is on account of the 50% tariffs imposed by the US, which accounts for one-fifth of India’s merchandise exports. (AFP)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 8, 2025 14:40 IST
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