With robust GST revenues, the next government must prioritise vital reforms
Polarisation of votes in West Bengal is edging out the Left and the Congress
India’s robust intangible exports growth faces risks that warrant a nuanced response
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/the-services-story-on-indias-success/article68128729.ece
India must collaborate with countries of the Indian Ocean to invest in data gathering on warming
Kejriwal’s continuing imprisonment casts a shadow on election campaign
U.S. and China must manage their differences responsibly
Livelihood issues are competing with religious and caste identities in campaigning
India is looking to defend its astonishing title win in men’s badminton
Voter turnout has been lower in most States compared to the 2019 election
The RBI must assess the impact of climate change on economic stability
It is reassuring that the Supreme Court of India found nothing to impair faith in EVMs
Ukraine, Israel win as Biden gets bipartisan support for aid package
Courts should deal firmly with violators of existing food safety regulations
India should not allow Muizzu’s win to affect ties between the two countries
The BJP is resorting to the foulest means to eliminate any opposition
Voters must be incentivised by minimising risks due to heat exposure
While broadening eligibility, health insurance must be made affordable
Petition against poll-time curbs raises legitimate questions about public participation
Demonising minorities and the idea of redistribution is core to the BJP’s politics
India must have more elite chess tournaments to build on its success
The richer nations must show more support for the poorest countries
The Left and the Congress are doing each other no favours in Kerala
The BJP’s southern push was evident in run-up to first phase
Palestine should be granted full-member status of the UN for a start
Despite military gains, a solution to Maoist insurgency cannot be based on just violence
India’s goods exports, after a year of tepid demand and prices, face fresh turbulence
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/pale-green-shoots-on-exports/article68080198.ece
India’s farmers must account for a stronger monsoon while sowing
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/rain-shocks-on-the-monsoon-in-2024/article68071987.ece
India’s poor doctor-population ratio cannot be set right without better Centre-State ties
Lokniti survey suggests that the Lok Sabha contest is not done and dusted
Israel should stand down to avoid a regional war in West Asia
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/step-back-on-iran-israel-tensions/article68072172.ece
The BJP manifesto is as focused on achievements as on promises
Karnataka is seeing a straight contest between BJP and Congress
Food prices still bite even as fresh pressures could weigh on inflation
Ecuador should stay within the limits of international laws
Policymakers must simplify trade rules to boost exports
The U.S. should drop charges against Assange and hold up free speech
As the BRS slips, the Congress stays ahead in Telangana
DMRC dispute flags need for arbitrators to be more mindful of fact and law
More revelations from the electoral bonds necessitate a thorough investigation
Maharashtra politics has metamorphosed beyond recognition in the last five years
The right to be free of climate change effects comes amid a conservation dilemma
India is falling behind in efforts to control tuberculosis
Parties need to offer more than welfare schemes in their manifesto
The CAA suffers from a narrow definition of persecution and arbitrariness
Price stability must remain non-negotiable
Large gatherings, political or not, must be avoided in summer
U.P. is critical as a battleground at the national level
The U.S. must rein in Israel, and Iran must show restraint
Verification of a statistically significant sample of VVPAT slips should suffice
India has a strong contingent at the Candidates chess tournament
Kerala’s suit raises questions on States’ right to borrow and the Centre’s power to limit it
Commercial interest should not be allowed to override public health and safety
Buoyant GST revenues create a chance to prioritise its overhaul
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-reform-window-on-the-gst-trajectory/article68020253.ece
The U.S. is turning into an enabler of Israel’s atrocities in Gaza
Those in power should not rake up issues that affect ties with neighbours
India’s solar industry must grow without compromising on quality
Congress reliance on old Mandal politics has thrown up irritants for INDIA
Water deficit worsens other adverse events for the poor
The year’s fiscal deficit target seems achievable despite a spike in February
The DGCA must ensure regulatory norms are enforced for safety
India is not showing confidence about its own democratic record
Training for a technologically evolving economy must be accorded primacy
Supreme Court makes a case against pre-trial restraint on journalistic content
Women should bring down barriers to their own advancement
Israel must heed the UNSC resolution for a ceasefire
BJP’s push for alliance with BJD was an attempt to maximise gains
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/open-season-on-odisha-politics/article67994678.ece
Matching electoral bond purchasers and donors reveals cronyism, corruption
The Islamic State poses security challenges for the Eurasian region
Centre should be worried by Governors’ reluctance to follow the Constitution
India and Bhutan have forged closer ties at a time of regional challenges
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/unbreakable-on-india-bhutan-ties/article67987099.ece
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest is a reminder of the dangers of misusing enforcement agencies
Pakistan is paying for its role in supporting Islamists in Afghanistan
The choice of MIRV on Agni-V gives it range and ability to defeat defences
The DMK alliance has gained strength, but the opposition is split in T.N.
While allowing for a choice of pets, raising them should not be unbridled right
The IPL is becoming more attractive than Tests for some players
The Election Commission needs a selection panel free of executive bias
Rahul Gandhi’s yatras have energised the Congress, but unsettled some allies
The uptick in goods exports is heartening, but difficult to sustain
The manner of Putin’s win exposes the underlying weakness of the regime
The Election Commission must ensure a free and fair democratic process
Disclosures confirm fears of sceptics about electoral bonds
Inflation is impacting personal consumption and hurting growth
A.P. is set for a three-cornered contest after TDP’s return to the NDA
By calling off their alliance, BJP and JJP have sought to appease their base
Both Republicans and Democrats need alternative voices to articulate their vision
The underpinning of religion in the implementation of CAA is problematic
India’s free trade pact with four EU nations matters even if gains are limited
The BJP and the Congress have taken contrasting approaches to building alliances
Portugal is not immune to the rise of the far-right in Europe
The Court did well to thwart SBI’s attempt to delay details of electoral bonds
Geopolitics outdid the politics in the choice of Oscar winners
Indians are being lured into fighting another country’s war
Rapid growth, such as Bengaluru’s this century, and short-termism cannot coexist.
The SBI’s reasons to delay publication of details of electoral bonds defy belief
Development of Kashmir must happen alongside restoration of political rights
Tourism in wildlife parks should not be at odds with conservation efforts
China should adopt dialogue to resolve disputes with neighbours
Saibaba’s acquittal underscores that there can be no guilt by mere association
The legislature should complement the judiciary in fighting corruption