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Kejriwal's no-ideology politics over as his 'cynical image' cost him Delhi

Kejriwal and the AAP are devastated, but not finished. They still have a big state in Punjab, the municipal corporation in Delhi and 43 percent of the vote, even in defeat

Best of BS Opinion: How AI, trade, and immigration generate conflict

From the use of AI in the military, to its use to generate unrest, from illegal human trafficking leading to conflict between allies, our columns today deal with the idea conflict

Monetary policy: A rate cut, and much more once the rupee stabilises

The RBI reduced its policy repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.5 per cent in the first rate cut since May 2020, when there had been a 40-bp reduction to 4 per cent amid Covid

RBI MPC meeting 2025: Fiscal monetary harmony for economic growth

On the growth front, the need for monetary support remains high

The Indus rebus: Why the ancient script remains an unsolved puzzle

Linguists, archaeologists, and codebreakers have all tried to crack the Indus script and failed-what makes it such a complex linguistic puzzle?

Want free trade? May I introduce you to the tariff-driven reality

Free trade is a myth-not because it doesn't work, but because it doesn't exist. This is why democratic governments should come together and create a new trade regime to enforce balance

Hacking AI for the big bang: Exposing risks of sensitive data leaks

Given its mutable ethics, manipulating AI into yielding information on sensitive subjects, such as how to make nuclear bombs, is not difficult

Closing off the 'donkey route': Addressing human trafficking from India

There are many ideas on how to deal with this among the self-styled leaders of the Trump coalition, and it is possible that the President will try them all one by one

Google has made a dangerous U-turn on military artificial intelligence

This week, the company deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018

Best of BS Opinion: A lighter touch makes things easier all around

From the sight of chained and cuffed Indians to electoral campaign, to the regulatory space, our articles today argue that a light touch, firmly enforced, can go a long way

The Raj below the salt: Devasis Chattopadhyay's book brings history alive

A society's history isn't just about kings and conquerors - it's the people who shape the story

Time for light-touch but useful rule for fair consumer-facing services

Rules for consumer-facing services, such as cab aggregators, need to be reviewed to ensure both drivers and passengers are treated fairly

Political campaigning deadline: The silent period has become redundant

The two-week campaign deadline is in place to address logistical issue, which is to enable ECI personnel to track whether parties or candidates bribing voters

Budget's consumption bet: Tax cuts boost demand, capex lag poses risks

The gross fiscal deficit (GFD) target for 2025-26 has been budgeted at 4.4 per cent, a tad better than the 4.5 per cent target set out in 2021

Illegal migration: Govt needs to address all related aspects effectively

The use of a military aircraft was perhaps to show the seriousness of the cause and pictures of handcuffed illegal immigrants will likely please Mr Trump's core constituency

Best of BS Opinion: How policy moves can trigger a cascading effect

Our editorials and columns look at the consequences of policy actions, and how they can have far-reaching impacts

Aam Aadmi Party's journey from idealism to power: A first-hand account

The book explains that around 2011, Mr Gandhi became a part of the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement and a member of its 24-person "core committee"

Budget tweaks Customs duties to boost local manufacturing amid US tariffs

Average tariff levels: India's average import tariff stands at 17 per cent, while the trade-weighted rate is lower at 12 per cent, according to the World Trade Organization's 2024 report

Budget bets on tax cuts over capex-will it boost private investment?

An income-tax cut instead of a corporate tax cut in 2019 would have done more for the economy

MPC should wait and watch as global risks complicate rate decisions

Global uncertainty demands caution on monetary policy