Opinion

August 30, 2026 9:59 AM

Soft coup: Munir seizes absolute power in Pakistan

Pakistan’s parliament has legally codified an unprecedented concentration of military power, placing Field Marshal Asim Munir at the apex of the country’s armed forces and nuclear arsenal. On 20th August, both Houses of Parliament rapidly passes two pieces of legislation — the Defence Forces...

August 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to bui...

August 19, 2026 12:16 PM

First Venezuela. Then Colombia. Then Indonesia. Is the Earth Shaking More?

First Venezuela. Then Colombia. Then Indonesia. Over nearly two months, three countries experienced powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7 or greater. Venezuela was hit by back-to-back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on June 24. On August 10, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colomb...

August 11, 2026 4:51 PM

Khelo India builds the foundation for a sporting powerhouse

India’s emergence as a confident sporting nation is no longer a distant aspiration. It is becoming a visible reality, powered by sustained investment, institutional reforms and a determined effort to identify and nurture talent from every corner of the country. The Narendra Modi government’s Khe...

August 11, 2026 4:45 PM

India’s solar revolution lights the path to a Viksit Bharat

India’s journey towards a cleaner, more secure and self-reliant energy future is emerging as one of the defining achievements of the Narendra Modi government. Over the past decade, solar energy has moved from being a relatively small component of India’s power sector to becoming one of the princ...