Agnipath 2.0 may ease recruitment pressures but weaken defence reform

Stephen Kinzer's Boiling Point argues that US and Nato policies helped fuel the Ukraine war, but the book's thesis faces scrutiny over Russia's motives and security concerns.

Building contractor Vijayakumar is keenly awaiting the return of his expert worker, a native of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, after he left for home to celebrate Durga Puja. Only, the worker's return remains uncertain now. The uncertainty stems from an appeal by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asking workers to stay back, citing livelihood opportunities under the VB-G RAM G scheme, which guarantees 125 days of work and enables them to earn a livelihood while living with their

Delhi's winter pollution plan relies on restrictions, while gaps in public transport and cleaner alternatives remain unaddressed, argues Sunita Narain.

Persistent glitches on the MCA-21 V3 portal are delaying statutory filings, company incorporation, board appointments and access to funds, prompting repeated deadline extensions.