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06 July 2026

GS-2Editorials06 Jul 2026thehindu.com

​Two together: on the Japanese Prime Minister’s visit to India

The article discusses Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India, highlighting enhanced bilateral coordination amidst global geopolitical shifts. Key areas of cooperation include an 'updated' Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) posture, energy resilience, maritime domain awareness, and regional connectivity, particularly in India's northeast and the Bay of Bengal region, with an eye on China's influence and global uncertainties.

International Relations
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The right to belong beyond official documentation

The article critically examines the evolving understanding of Indian citizenship, triggered by a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs that a passport is merely a 'travel document' and not a 'citizenship document'. It highlights how this assertion, coupled with recent Supreme Court pronouncements on the Election Commission's power to scrutinize citizenship during electoral roll revisions, and amendments to the Citizenship Act (2019, 2024) introducing religious criteria, raises fundamental questions about who belongs and on what terms. The author argues that while Article 11 grants Parliament power over citizenship, this power is implicitly limited by the Constitution's foundational commitments to secularism, equality, and non-discrimination, as evidenced by Constituent Assembly debates rejecting religious criteria. The article traces the shift from 'jus soli' to more restrictive citizenship laws and criticizes the Supreme Court's recent interpretations that appear to grant unlimited power to Parliament and shift the burden of proof onto individuals, potentially stripping them of rights by placing them in a bureaucratic limbo. It concludes by emphasizing that citizenship, as the basis for fundamental rights and personhood, should not solely depend on paperwork but on constitutional ideals.

Indian Polity & Governance
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India needs a second home for Asiatic lions

India's Asiatic lion conservation is a success in population growth, but faces a critical challenge due to the species being confined to a single location, Gir Forest in Gujarat. Despite scientific consensus, a 2013 Supreme Court directive for translocation to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, and risks like the 2018 Canine Distemper Virus outbreak, the establishment of a second, geographically separate population has been stalled for over a decade due to State-level resistance. This single-site concentration makes the lions highly vulnerable to extinction from a single catastrophic event, highlighting a tension between national conservation priorities and State interests.

Environment & Ecology
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Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times

The article highlights India's robust economic resilience and strategic response to external shocks, particularly the West Asia crisis impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite high dependency on crude oil imports, India successfully maintained macroeconomic stability, controlled inflation, and ensured energy security. This was achieved through a calibrated approach involving supply diversification, diplomatic engagement, inventory management, and coordinated efforts by the government and the Reserve Bank of India. The article emphasizes that long-term investments in infrastructure, diversified supply chains, and policy preparedness are crucial for building such resilience.

Indian Economy
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A life devoted to India’s unity and progress

The article commemorates Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, highlighting his unwavering commitment to India's unity and progress. It details his fight against colonialism and communalism, his role in ensuring West Bengal remained with India during Partition, and his stance on Jammu & Kashmir. The article also covers his contributions as Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University, his tenure as India's first Minister for Industry and Supply (pioneering initiatives like DVC and Sindri), and his formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. It emphasizes his democratic spirit, his opposition to the First Amendment, and his humanitarian efforts during the Bengal famine.

History of IndiaIndian Polity & Governance
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