All Editorials Snapshot: 25-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

Man-made Famine: On the State of Gaza

For months, groups like the UN and aid workers have warned the world that starvation in Gaza is becoming a full famine. Many stories and photos show children dying from hunger, but Israel has denied these claims while blockading the region, and most of its Western allies have done little to help. Recently, a UN-backed body confirmed that a “man-made famine” is happening in Gaza, with one in five families facing extreme hunger and many children badly malnourished. The blockade has kept out food and supplies, especially after March 2025, when Israel allowed little aid and changed who controls distribution, making things even worse. When desperate Palestinians tried to get food, many were killed by Israeli troops and volunteers, according to the UN. Despite other countries calling for action and Hamas agreeing to a peace plan, Israel’s attacks have increased. Many fear that this is not just about fighting Hamas but also about destroying Gaza’s society. The article argues that the world must do more to stop Israel from starving the people of Gaza.

Editorial 2

​Practising Compassion: On the Stray Dogs Issue, Court Order

The Supreme Court recently tried to balance compassion for stray dogs and public safety. First, the Court told Delhi officials to put stray dogs in shelters, but later allowed them to be released after vaccination and deworming except for aggressive or rabid dogs. Rabies is a serious problem in India, causing many deaths, mostly among people who struggle to get medical help. Current rules require sterilising 70% of stray dogs to control the population, but no major city has met this goal. Poorly managed animal shelters are crowded and unhealthy, mainly due to weak administration and lack of resources. While street dogs are part of city life and provide comfort to some, people also have the right to safe public spaces. The Court stressed that compassion can continue through proper rehoming and humane euthanasia—not just leaving dogs on the streets. The government needs new laws to set better shelter standards, count stray dogs, and provide enough funding. Without these changes, stray dogs will remain a risk and shelter neglect will continue.

The Indian Express Editorials snapshot

Editorial 3

 ​Blanket Ban on Online Money Gaming Is the Wrong Answer

Parliament has passed a new law completely banning all online money games, including games of skill and chance, as well as any promotion or advertisement. The government believes this will address issues like gambling addiction, mental health problems, and financial losses, with millions of people affected. However, history shows bans like these often fail—they only push activity to other markets, making problems harder to control. The online gaming sector brings significant jobs and income to India, with huge revenues and tax collections. Banning these games will hurt companies, employees, and government earnings, and create uncertainty for investors. Experts say instead of an outright ban, a better solution would be clear regulations, effective controls, and strong complaint systems to address risks without shutting down the whole industry.

Editorial 4

​It’s Time to Decontrol the Fertiliser Sector

Indian farmers have enjoyed good rainfall for two years, leading them to plant more crops, especially rice and maize. However, there is not enough fertiliser available to meet their needs, with urea stocks much lower than last year and shortages of other fertilisers as well. While fewer imports from China have played a part, the government also failed to predict the higher demand and did not buy enough from other countries. Strict price controls and rules make it hard for companies to supply fertilisers quickly, leading to long waits, black marketing, and shortages when stocks run low. The article argues that the government should remove these strict controls and allow the market to set prices and handle imports more freely. With less government control, companies can respond faster to demand and prevent shortages. The government should only step in to keep a minimum stock and stop prices from becoming unfair.

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