How Modi, Trump stand to gain from Texas event
A single event cannot mean much. But it gives a backdrop to a diplomatic conversation searching for some wins.
View: Pakistan sacrificed ‘Kashmir cause’ at the altar of terrorism long ago
The truth is, from political devolution to human rights, it is guilty of doing far more and worse than what it accuses India of doing.
View: Govt's decision to alter J&K's status was driven by internal and external considerations
India’s ambiguity over Kashmir suited China, which has protested conversion of both Ladakh and J&K into UTs.
ET Exclusive: Will make India a better place to do business, says PM Modi
The government's vision for the next five years is to have investment-led growth in the country.
Will leave no stone unturned to make India the best investment destination: PM Modi
In an exclusive chat, the PM says he will leave no stone unturned to put country on growth track.
Article 370 rendered toothless, Article 35A ceases to exist
The 1954 presidential proclamation, which wasn't passed by Parliament, gave Article 370 expression on ground.
View: The great game has begun in US and India must play its cards well
India must reset its relations with Washington that sees quick gains in engaging Pakistan
PMO told Subhash Garg about transfer before he made VRS request
According to sources, Garg was requested not to take any hasty decision as he could contribute significantly in another ministry.
Trump and Modi never talked Kashmir at G20, records show. Officially or otherwise
Both sides have checked their official records of discussion and found no mention of what Trump claimed.
View: Government's plan for a reboot in J&K depends on its ability to draw youth away from militancy
Successive governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term included, have approached J&K as a security problem that has to be managed.
Trade big ones from small
Two varying statements from the US — one seemingly promising, the other comparatively punishing —along with a delayed, but stiff Indian retaliation to the US announcing higher tariffs on Indian steel and aluminium last year,...
The 2nd battle of Lutyens
The battle for 2019 is underway. And it’s not happening in the far reaches of election-bound states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, but in the corridors of power in New Delhi. Three key fights...
There’s no half-way mandir
RSS sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat’s call to the government to pass a law or promulgate an ordinance to build a Ram mandir in Ayodhya is a clear message of intent. But, politically, it’s still a fair...
Turning a new chinar leaf?
The imposition of Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir can never be an ideal outcome of any political process, especially since the strategic endeavour of the Indian State has been to strengthen and deepen democracy...
The rebalancer of power
Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be judged by history as the prime minister who orchestrated India’s strategic shift to the US. Foreign policy practitioners prefer to call it ‘rebalancing’. But the fact is that he made...
Wise Judgment on Judges
An all-India exam for judges will lead to an objective benchmark
