Category: India Today

Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, PM’s Economic Advisory Council, in a recent lecture, ‘prayed’ to the legal […]

A new book released shares perspectives for India to reach its goal of Viksit Bharat […]

Mohan Bhagwat in conversation, on the occasion of the book launch. Rooted in the soil […]

It is a tough call, quite do-able. Having a goal is better than not having […]

History and Mandate As the High-Level Segment of the UN General Assembly is in session […]

It is one ingredient that is seriously missing in our daily lives. We see this […]

The October 2025 review carries special weight, coming after a period of aggressive monetary easing. […]

Ladakh is not just a major tourist attraction. It is one of India’s most fragile […]

Analytics of the Federal Reserve’s September 2025 Policy In line with market expectations, the Federal […]

Another edition of a round table conversation, convened by us, bringing together expert opinion on […]

This Independence Day was very special. The global order has been mauled by President Trump’s […]

Prime Minister’s address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day from the ramparts […]

Like him! Like him not! His is not a persona that invites hollow smiles and […]

In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, Prime […]

THIS has been a year of good monsoon with no noticeable sandstorms save the dust […]

The most ambitious redevelopment of the capital city, underway over last few years, around the […]

First, he was a quintessential Industrialist. Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought easy fortune […]

The recent decision by the US to impose higher tariffs on select Indian exports, from […]

Pakistan’s army chief, Asif Munir’s nuclear sabre-rattling is causing alarm bells to ring in New […]

India’s Mounting Trade Deficit with China- Issues and Concerns India’s merchandise trade deficit with China […]

Trump’s staggering 50% tariffs have impacted about 70% of India’s goods exports to the U.S., […]

“Strength is not in merging theatres, but in dominating the battlespace and victory belongs to […]

Introduction On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2025, General Upendra Dwivedi […]

1. Trade and Politics go hand in hand. President Trump has declared a special tariff […]

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but […]

Shibu Soren, the founder and architect of the state of Jharkhand, has moved on. Revered […]

Every state these days becomes a litmus test, for one reason or the other. And […]

While President Trump goes after almost the entire comity of nations for his myopic, yet […]

He has occupied the high stage ever since he became the voluble Governor of West […]

As China tightens control over the export of rare earth minerals, India’s automobile sector has […]

The spiritual guru of Buddhists worldwide, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, celebrated his 90th birthday […]

Road infrastructure is often called the backbone of the economy – and for good reason. […]

The India-UK FTA is finally through, in the presence both prime ministers, scoring the high […]

On top of the mind is India First. A difficult proposition today as every country […]

India’s story is inspirational. As we celebrate our Independence Day, it is once again an opportunity […]

Solutions cannot be left to fragmented local agencies. A coordinated national framework led by institutions […]

India has landed on the moon, put an Indian on the International Space Station and […]

My mind goes back to the need of listening to our conscience, before it is […]

With an ever-increasing population, and complex socio-economic problems, the crime-rate in our country has witnessed […]

Air India AI171 Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash took place on June 12th 2025 at Ahmedabad […]

The idea that China could pull a lever and halt the Brahmaputra’s waters before they […]

Introduction  On 23 May 2013, as Premier Li Keqiang began his day-long visit to Pakistan, the […]

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but […]

CS Conversations convened an erudite panel of experts who know the business – diplomacy, global […]

Introduction The 01st June, Ukrainian drone strike on five airbases, deep inside Russian territory, prompted […]

June 25th, 1975 was a Black Letter Day in the history of independent India. Then, […]

In the immediate aftermath of Operation Sindoor, from all accounts considered, the government of the […]

The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this July after a long hiatus marks not […]

War and conflicts worldwide result in destruction and loss to both warring sides. This is […]

We focus on South Asia, India’s immediate neighbourhood. Here, we have some perspectives, solutions, on […]

What’s the single takeaway from each of our panelists? Summing up, individually, how do we […]

For this time, the war clouds seem to have blown over. But the warnings were […]

The RBI justifiably prioritized fostering economic growth for sustained economic development, particularly because of controlled […]

In conversation with Dr. Manorajan Sharma, Chief Economist, Infomerics Ratings & Former General Manager, Chief […]

Our economy is growing as witnessed in our growing consumption of energy. A confident India […]

Once the gold standard of aviation innovation, Boeing is today grappling with a credibility crisis […]

 “History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” – Mark Twain Tariff Euphoria Gives […]

The global system is not driven by justice—it is dictated by interests. Ukraine is defended […]

Operation Spiderweb is a military operation that can alter the nature of war into the […]

Introduction Operation Sindoor has emerged, most of all, as a calibrated, precision and clinical military […]

How has Operation Sindoor impacted our nation? In terms of self-reliance, foreign policy, and the […]

Operation Sindoor was not just a response to terrorist attack; it was a statement of […]

Deterrence is best gained by acquiring military strength. Diplomacy is also more tactical, when your […]

“You have to be willingly ignorant of the past not to know where all this […]

Act where we Must, Pause where we Must. So much has been around us, Operation […]

Speaking at the recent CII Annual Summit in New Delhi, Air Chief Marshal A P […]

Social media, propaganda/fake news and digital social engineering can be termed as the “triad of […]

India and the US: Friends as in Quad? The last week or so has changed […]

“You cannot negotiate peace with someone who has come to kill you” – Late Golda […]

A ceasefire is welcome provided there is a principled commitment to ending terrorism resulting in […]

From a ground reality perspective, this is not escalation per se, but a befitting response […]

In the current narrative, where threats and counter threats could be confusing to understand, the […]

India’s automobile industry has grown significantly, reaching Rs. 22 lakh crore (US Rs. 78 lakh […]

Piyush Goyal’s takedown of the Indian startup ecosystem has touched a raw nerve, igniting a […]

In an interview with Mint, Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist, Informerics Ratings shared his views on […]

The Incident At about 2.30 pm on 22 April 25, four terrorists came out of […]

The dastardly attack in Pahalgam is etched in our memory for ever. Innocent tourists, harbingers […]

Can it Play a Leadership Role in the Global South? The State of AI Development […]

Gold achieved its ‘lakh’ lustre status this April, becoming the best-performing asset in 2025, gaining […]

The idea of this piece is to give the reader a sneak preview into the […]

In a recent gathering of Congress workers in Gujarat, leader of the Opposition and Senior […]

In keeping with its promise to restore the lost ‘ease in living’ in the city, […]

No longer, possibly, as humour is limited in our times, given numerous sensitivities, across our […]

In times like these, nothing is impossible. Nothing, really, some of it befitting a serial […]

Freebies, Sustainable Human Development and the Need for Structural Reforms: edited version of an Interactive […]

RBI’s February 2025 Policy, which was entirely in conformity with our expectations, was formulated against […]

THERE IS A virtual tsunami of opinions on the historically unprecedented changes in the personal […]

“The enemy doesn’t warn its target. Emergencies do not make appointments, and the greatest battles […]

The 13 Feb 2025 announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the potential sale of […]

The Saif drama unfolds; where it goes, wait and watch? So, as the story goes, […]

The Union Budget 2025 represents Union Government’s estimated receipts and expenditure from 1.4.2025 to 31.3.2026! […]

Elections in Delhi this month, are marking the end of yet another adventure season in […]

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Naxalism, also known as the Naxalite movement, is a far-left radical communist movement […]

Ethics and Communal harmony or disharmony, shall we say, hugely impact us as individuals, the […]

EVEN AS THE conflagration at Sambhal still echoes — the Supreme Court has stayed action […]

The French phrase ‘fait accompli’ literally means “an accomplished fact”, something that has already happened […]

India, a nation with one of the largest and most diverse militaries in the world, […]

The nature of the security challenges emanating in and from the maritime domain has led […]

To believe that there will be no war, or war can be averted is a […]

Modi’s MGMG. The idea of “MGMG” (Minimum Government, Maximum Governance), championed by the Prime Minister […]

“Innovation is the engine of growth. Research and innovation are the foundation of a knowledge-based […]

To realise the dream of Viksit  Bharat 2047, India must prioritize national unity through robust […]

Here was a PM who stood out for governance, equality, development and making India tall, […]

Introduction For the first time since the end of World War II, and the Cold […]

As air traffic and infrastructural needs burgeon, this reform is both timely and transformative. The […]

Trouble Afresh in Dhaka as ISKCON head is held Is more trouble brewing in neighbouring […]

Introduction Kazan heralded a fresh start for the two Asian giants as they agreed to […]

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get” – Warren Buffett Historically, the 30-share […]

“To become a global power, the country must have a self-reliant defence sector driven by […]

As we enter an ever-increasing inter-dependence upon nations in the global supply chain, there is […]

The 92nd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day was celebrated with grandeur at the Air Force […]

All out for 46! It must have required a Herculean effort, of another kind, to […]

It is evident that the outcome of the polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir […]

The roots of Manipur’s history trace back to the early 12th century when the Kangleipak […]

From an episode on Kapil Sibal’s “Dil Se”, we cover the subject of the role […]

“The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought […]

Apathy, pure and simple! Cloudbursts can’t be stopped but casualties and resulting havoc can be […]

Introduction In the recent past, one of the topics that has been the subject of much […]

Such a pleasure engaging with you and the big boiling point as of a few […]

While this author headed the investigation of the Delhi case in his capacity as the […]

Economic growth in India is currently robust at an expected 7.2% for the year 2024-25. […]

SEBI’s Madhabi Puri Buch in conversation with SBI Team, on the occasion marking SBI MF […]

The first FIR (First Information Report) under the new criminal laws was registered in a […]

As we reminisce and celebrate the grand Indian victory of Kargil in 1999, it is […]

In times like these, the ideal role model of a bureaucrat is being questioned, what […]

*Parcours de Femme*, conceptualized by the French Consul General, Madame Lise Talbot-Barré, a project launched […]

In conversation with Maj Gen SC Mohanty, AVSM (Retd), then Chief Operations Officer of 56 […]

An exclusive conversation on Delhi matters, how the tussle between an elected government and the […]

Introduction This article is to commemorate the indomitable spirit, bravery, and supreme sacrifice of the […]

Credible research shows that India needs to create 115 million jobs between 2024-2030 of which […]

Echoing the Flavour of Our Times India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai has a formidable presence in […]

There is 30 times greater probability of such events occurring than they would have without […]

“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want […]

Introduction Over the last four years, Pakistan has advanced in rankings, progressing from 15th place […]

Overview The North East Region (NER) essentially presents a mosaic of cultures, lucrative economic opportunities […]

General The Indian Security Apparatus operates in an atmosphere of external belligerence and internal dissonance. […]

Introduction The horrific Hamas attack on 07 October 2024 and the subsequent Israeli retaliation which […]

The Wake–up Call The Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in June 2020 […]

A Tale of Two Trunks at Kalyan and Pune Railway Station My momentous journey as […]

Introduction We tend to forget that we cannot survive without water, especially when it is […]

TV anchor Priya Sahgal released her book ‘Contenders’ at a public function in New Delhi, […]

Next month would be four years since the armies of India & China confronted each […]

Introduction ‘Indian Army to boost firepower with 200 new mounted howitzers, 400 towed gun systems’ […]

This piece reflects a conversation between media and TV personality Karan Thapar and Dr. Najeeb […]

This is a very special interaction we are having right here on ET Now with […]

An arresting narrative that builds around the Independence struggle, the feisty young Malati, the love […]

RBI Governor, Shakti Kanta Das, addressed delegates at the Davos Summit, earlier this year. We […]

This is that time of the year that comes every five years. When passions are […]

A local strongman starts as a driver with odd jobs, an assistant collecting fares from […]

The sudden action on Paytm raised many an eyebrow, even though the company has been […]

A trailblazing diplomat now turned into an astute statesman and politician with his effortless wit, […]

The inaugural StartUp Mumbai Challenge, with the theme, Forever Planet”, was held at the iconic Bombay Stock […]

India has been the fastest-growing major economy for the third successive year. Despite global headwinds, […]

An Incredible Success Story wrapped up in an unusual inherent sense of humility. So understated, […]

An ironic statement of unity when the alliance itself is falling apart. If the idea […]

Lalit Panwar was one of the special invitees at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. He […]

An awesome ceremony, a rare consecration, an event unlike any other. Evoking the spirit of […]

Delhi being the national capital of a federal country, its governance by Government of National […]

There is no substitute for hard work, at least two shifts in the manufacturing sector. […]

Justice Sanjay Krishan Kaul has been in the news lately, demitting office after a long […]