Remembering the promise of Jharkhand at 25, Pg 13

On November 15, 2025, Jharkhand celebrated its silver jubilee, prompting reflections on 25 years of statehood, its Adivasi-led origins, and the challenges that still limit the fulfilment of the movement’s emancipatory vision.

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

Forgotten men: the story of two peacemakers and their ideas of the world, Pg11

Biographies highlight U Thant and K.M. Panikkar's forgotten contributions to internationalism and diplomacy during critical periods of global history.

LAB agrees to talks after Centre orders judicial probe into Sept. 24 Leh violence, Pg1

Centre orders judicial probe into Leh violence; LAB agrees to resume talks on statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Prime Ministers Museum and Library offers 1,372 interviews on freedom, development, Pg8

PMML's oral history archive features 1,372 interviews chronicling India's freedom struggle, development, and political evolution through firsthand accounts.

Wangchuk held under NSA, Pg 1.

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA amid protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule; tensions escalate after police firing.

Day after Leh violence, Centre cancels Sonam Wangchuk NGO's FCRA licence, Pg 9.

Centre cancels Sonam Wangchuk's NGO's FCRA license citing violations amid Ladakh statehood protests and Leh violence.

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.

135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.

Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.

The importance of India’s federal design , Pg8

Supreme Court examines the Centre's response on restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing federalism and constitutional design.

Friends and foes , Pg6

Pakistan FM visits Bangladesh after 13 years amid thawing ties, focusing on trade and diplomatic relations, excluding apology for 1971 genocide.

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

Article commemorates M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to India's Green Revolution, emphasizing scientific advancement, political support, and future agricultural research needs.

Bangladesh, a year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Pg 8.

Lessons from past, Pg 8.

Kargil, Pahalgam and a revamp of the security strategy, Pg 6.

Time is apt to restore J&K’s Statehood, Pg7

U.S. trade deal: India still targeting July deadline, Pg1

Two democracies and the echoes of tyranny, Pg6

The forced sterilisations of Emergency, Pg7

At Bangkok event, a commitment to count every birth and death