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US is reassessing India’s place with an eye on China

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 07:19 am IST

China has demonstrated that it possesses the economic scale and geopolitical reach to protect its interests despite US opposition(AP Photo)

Current account deficit is an avoidable vulnerability

This article challenges the policy belief that India’s oil-gas-gold demand structurally condemns it to a current account deficit (CAD).(File Photo/ANI)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 07:17 am IST

India needs a new operating system for examinations

More than 22.79 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 06:30 am IST

For Viksit Bharat, NEET must be done neatly

Shrishti,19, who will sit the upcoming NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) retest, poses for a photo in a coaching institute classroom in New Delhi, India June 18, 2026. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 02:39 pm IST

Peace deal a way to avoid conflict for US, strengthens Iran’s hand in West Asia

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding early on June 18, ending a regional war that erupted on February 28.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 08:40 am IST

Opinion -US-Iran peace deal: A war Trump chose & lost

The most obvious outcome of the peace MoU is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which Donald Trump counts as a big victory. (AP)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 06:25 am IST

India must capture space vacated by US in biotech

India has researchers, clinicians, elite engineers and a base of patients who could help answer questions that western research cannot.(Unsplash)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 06:22 am IST

The new green revolution in Andhra Pradesh

Entire agricultural systems can change when farmers are given the knowledge and confidence to experiment for themselves. This is worth remembering because the original Green Revolution did not spread overnight either. (AFP)

Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:08 am IST

Justice depends on human wisdom, not AI

Courts across India have expressed alarm over AI hallucinations that invent citations that appear entirely authoritative. (Representative Image)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:59 am IST

‘Creators of opportunities’: Developed India rests on the youth’s well-being

The challenge before India is to equip its youth to lead in industries that will define the future.(Representative Image)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 09:17 am IST

Real test of AI regulations: Reducing pendency of court cases

The Supreme Court's draft AI regulations could perhaps pave the way for a much-awaited parliamentary foray into enacting laws to regulate AI.(PTI)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:54 am IST

Sarvam AI, and India’s role in the future of high technology

AI will increasingly influence productivity, innovation and competitiveness across sectors including health care, education, defence, manufacturing, agriculture and financial services. (Reuters)

Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:33 pm IST

With a possible Iran deal in near sight, what next as US sun dims in West Asia

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 01:25 pm IST

‘Enormous risk to food security’: Land degradation can’t be the price India pays

Land degradation and climate change pose an enormous risk to food security.((AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool))

Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:36 am IST

Solar power in focus: An Indian formula for African food security

Solar irrigation can reduce farming costs while improving crop productivity and incomes, the authors argue.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:28 am IST

Organ donation is a practice twice-blessed

The science behind generosity is worth pausing over. When you give, the brain releases dopamine and oxytocin — the neurotransmitters of trust, attachment and social bonding. Giving makes you feel lighter, calmer and more connected. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:36 am IST

Cinema and AI: Unresolved issue of human creativity in film-making

In an age when film viewing is governed by recommendation algorithms tailored to individual appetites, and consumption is typified as a solitary venture, award ceremonies such as the Oscars persist as a vestige of a time when we celebrated cinema together. (AP)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:00 am IST

Amid US-Iran war, clean energy allows India to withstand risks

India has already crossed 283 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity, including over 154 GW of solar and 56 GW of wind.(Reuters/Representative Image)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:46 am IST

Noida Airport’s promises and portents at take-off

The commencement of operations offers a much-needed distraction from the dire straits the aviation sector finds itself in at the moment. (Reuters)

Published on Jun 14, 2026 10:32 pm IST

Abuse of India’s elderly population must stop

Preventing elder abuse requires a long-term commitment to broadening the ambit of policy. (PTI)

Published on Jun 14, 2026 10:32 pm IST

India needs China-style social discipline for progress

People credit the dictatorial Chinese government for its success. It’s partially true. Chinese cities are saturated with cameras every few metres. You can find monitoring stations at regular intervals, minutely observing people on the streets in real time. (Bloomberg)

Published on Jun 14, 2026 10:32 pm IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Rediscovering the old-world charm of Rome's heritage

The historic Trevi Fountain is one of the popular attractions in Rome.(Unsplash)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:53 pm IST

A worrying trend amidst UP women’s health gains

Women need proper counselling and better communication to enable them to make informed choices. Private care may not always be the best option for everyone. (Getty Images)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Just Like That: Don’t mistake transient authority for destiny

Leaders must understand that they are but birds of passage: Their tenures are not infinite, nor are they indispensable. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 01:17 pm IST

A west-created myth of the uncivil Indian

No civilisation has a monopoly on eccentricity or civic virtue. Europe offers its own mirror: football hooliganism. (Getty Images)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 07:39 pm IST

TMC split: The morality of lawmakers is a rarity

The rebel MLAs and MPs claim their disaffection with Mamata stretches back in time. But then, why did they choose to rebel only when she was defeated? Why not earlier? (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 07:39 pm IST

How gen Z sees India’s place in the world

As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, India’s expanding capabilities are increasingly translating into greater political and strategic influence. Yet, material power alone is insufficient. (AP)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 11:24 pm IST

The G7 needs India more than ever

The G7 and India need each other. The depth and scale of India’s economic and technological integration with the G7 and the resulting supply chains will define the global balance of power in the decade ahead. (AFP)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 11:16 pm IST

The mistake India keeps making about its neighbours

Where will the Chinese draw their impressions of India from if they cannot visit the country? (Shutterstock)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 11:12 pm IST

Is digital India ready for Anthropic’s Mythos era?

As AI prowess continues to advance, the laws and regulations governing them are not keeping pace. (Reuters)

Published on Jun 11, 2026 08:06 pm IST

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