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MAGA vs America First threatens Trump’s agenda

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 09:24 pm IST

The challenge ahead for Trump is not just defeating the Democrats, but reconciling a base increasingly divided between loyalty and ideology, grievance and governance. (Reuters)

After US-Saudi pact, new West Asia in the making

The Washington summit delivered multifaceted outcomes, blending hard security with transformative economic pacts. (AFP)

Published on Nov 26, 2025 09:23 pm IST

On Constitution Day, translating women’s reservation into women’s leadership

Women’s leadership delivers superior development outcomes. In India, studies show, female political leaders positively impact voter turnout, health, and education outcomes, and inspire young girls towards leadership. (HT Archive)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 08:09 pm IST

COP30 showed that the climate fight is still on

Getting nations to agree to the phase-out of fossil fuels is as hard as doing it. After it took 28 COPs to raise the issue, this summit failed to agree on laying out a road map, despite the Presidency putting it on the negotiating table. (AFP)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 09:12 pm IST

Safeguarding the G20 for the Global South

If India’s historic G20 presidency in 2023 gave the African Union full membership, then South Africa’s presidency ensured that the interests of 1.5 billion African people cannot be ignored. (AP)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 09:11 pm IST

No closure in the state versus governor battle

The present verdict, which erased the concept of deemed assent, has the effect of empowering the erring Raj Bhavans by magnifying their delusions. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 25, 2025 09:11 pm IST

Ease of governance in India: Building trust with sincerity is key

n the initial phase of liberalisation, both the government and the private sector were establishing their footing. The government was progressively opening doors to novel possibilities, while the private sector was gradually learning to navigate through them responsibly. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 09:29 pm IST

Delhi blast flags the perils of homegrown terror

Another matter of concern is that the terror module was self-financed with all the doctors pooling large chunks of their salaries earned at Al-Falah University to buy explosive precursors and assault rifles from jihadists in Kashmir. (PTI)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 09:28 pm IST

Belém COP30: A Summit focused on implementation

Any conversation about energy transitions must be grounded in people’s lived realities, especially in the developing countries and LDCs. (AP)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 09:28 pm IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: A list of the best hotels I have stayed in this year

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is a luxurious hotel with top-notch amenities, making it a standout choice for travelers seeking opulence and relaxation. (Instagram/ Atlantis The Royal)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 04:01 pm IST

Strengthening the Frontline Against AMR: Building Progress Through Commitment

For developing countries, where agriculture and livestock are integral to livelihoods, rising resistance could reverse years of progress in poverty reduction and rural development. (AP)

Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:57 pm IST

Yet another man-woman problem with no end in sight

Performative males are on the other end of the spectrum from the incels. But we know the incel. We do not know the performative male as well (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 12:37 pm IST

A woman advising other women about fertility choices? Oh the horror

Upasana Kamineni

Published on Nov 24, 2025 07:00 am IST

Battle against terrorism is a continuous process

Even white collar professionals are afflicted by the scourge of separatism and terrorism. This is the first time such a large number of professionals were found to be involved in the business of terror (PTI)

Updated on Nov 23, 2025 08:22 pm IST

Japan, Taiwan, & Beijing’s designs for a unipolar Asia

If China is able to solidify its hegemonic position in East Asia, it may encounter fewer challengers across the rest of Asia. If China is able to solidify its hegemonic position in East Asia, it may encounter fewer challengers across the rest of Asia. (AP)

Published on Nov 23, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Labour reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat

States that have allowed women to work at night with their consent and adequate safety measures saw a 13% rise in the total number of women employed. (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 23, 2025 08:19 pm IST

Songs as time machines and bookmarks of memory

Purvanchal’s migrants carry the music of 1990s with them to this day. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 10:19 pm IST

Women are rewriting the grammar of elections

The surge in women’s vote share reflects socio-economic and cultural shifts, alongside regional dynamics that are transforming women’s political participation and influence. (@DM_Katihar X/ANI)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 10:19 pm IST

Assembly elections in India: Rising graph of BJP & absent hand of Congress

Does the shattering defeat in Bihar raise disturbing questions about the Congress? For instance, will potential allies now see the party as a liability? Will they question its ability to lead the INDIA alliance? (AICC)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 10:19 pm IST

US and China: Not a G2 reboot, but possibly a G2 overlay

For India, a US-China détente carries significant implications. New Delhi must sharpen diplomatic signalling and make it clear to partners and rivals alike that it values open regional architectures, not spheres carved by others. (AFP)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 10:18 pm IST

What's On My Mind: Orders, evidence and dinosaurs

The Supreme Court of India (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Nov 22, 2025 12:52 pm IST

India-Israel ties: Aligning national ideals to build a common future

India and Israel can lead this charge together: Two ancient civilisations reborn as innovation nations, reminding the world that progress without purpose is power without direction. (ANI)

Published on Nov 21, 2025 08:54 pm IST

A twisted trail of terror networks from Delhi to Nowgam

Two decades ago, you could still have a convivial disagreement and a political debate in Kashmir. Over the years, not just did positions harden, but culture also changed. (PTI)

Published on Nov 21, 2025 08:54 pm IST

Why Delhi can refuse to extradite Sheikh Hasina

The propensity to bring politics into discussions about Sheikh Hasina is inescapable. However, the problem arises when foreign policy commentators selectively employ the law to validate their political positions, leading to partisan analysis. (AP)

Published on Nov 21, 2025 08:54 pm IST

At 75, NSS works to improve data quality

RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC), which meets six times a year, requires accurate measurements of the changes in the economic activity as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) and also for measuring inflation precisely. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 09:02 pm IST

CPC and the PLA: The right moves on China’s civilian-military chess board

Unlike his predecessors, Xi Jinping’s dealings with the PLA have been troubled since the restructuring of the force in 2016. (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 20, 2025 09:02 pm IST

A three-body problem confronting Bangladesh

Regardless of who comes to power in February, they will have to contend with a divided and fatigued Bangladesh. (REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 20, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Delhi car blast: Being on guard against perpetrators of terror

In the Red Fort case, we were dealing with a moving object, a scenario that does not yield to traditional security arrangements. (ANI)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Revised waqf law raises constitutional red flags

The well-recognised idea of “once a waqf, always a waqf” embodies waqf’s core characteristic: perpetuity. Once a property is dedicated, it cannot be sold, revoked, or absorbed into private ownership. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Why the economy needs 4% inflation

Household wisdom says that lower prices are better. But the household needs to see itself as a part of a larger story. (Mint Archive)

Published on Nov 19, 2025 09:00 pm IST

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