7 PM | Consult slum dwellers before evicting them: Delhi High Court to agencies | 27 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here News: The Delhi high court in Shakur Basti case announced “forced” and “unannounced” eviction of slum dwellers without following proper guidelines is contrary to the law citing the concept of Right to the City (RTC). SC observation and Judgment: The rapid growth of Indian cities, combined with unclear land… Continue reading 7 PM | Consult slum dwellers before evicting them: Delhi High Court to agencies | 27 April, 2019

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7 PM | Suspension of Cross-LoC Trade | 23 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context India has suspended cross LoC trade between Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) with effect from April 19 Reason for suspension of cross-LoC trade The orders for suspending LoC trade have been issued by the Home Ministry. Reasons listed by MHA are Used by terrorist and separatist: In… Continue reading 7 PM | Suspension of Cross-LoC Trade | 23 April, 2019

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7 PM | Draft Indian Forest Act | 20 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has finalised the first draft of the comprehensive amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (IFA) and sent to states for consultation which are to be completed by June 7  Indian forest Act 1927 • The Indian Forest Act,… Continue reading 7 PM | Draft Indian Forest Act | 20 April, 2019

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7 PM | RTI and collegium | 19 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition seeking clarification whether the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) is covered under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. More in News: A five-judge constitutional bench hearing a petition related to the status of the Chief Justice… Continue reading 7 PM | RTI and collegium | 19 April, 2019

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7 PM | Jet Airways Crisis | 18 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights The airline has a debt overhang of ₹8,414 crore (as of March 31, 2018), and accumulated losses of over ₹14,000 crore. Jet Airway request for more money from banks to which was turned down.… Continue reading 7 PM | Jet Airways Crisis | 18 April, 2019

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7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted “near normal” southwest monsoon rainfall this year. More in news The south-west monsoon, which makes its onset over India around May-end, contributes more than 70% of India’s annual showers. The forecast of a below average or near normal monsoon in 2019 is based… Continue reading 7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019

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7 PM | World population report 2019 | 16 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context United Nations Population Fund recently released State of World Population 2019 report named as unfinished business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all United Nations Population Fund • The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, is a UN organization. •… Continue reading 7 PM | World population report 2019 | 16 April, 2019

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7 PM | The Law of Extradition in India | 15 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Vijay Mallya has submitted a “renewal application” in the UK High Court, making another attempt at appealing against his extradition to India to face fraud and money laundering charges amounting to ₹ 9,000 crore. What is extradition Extradition is the formal process of one state surrendering an individual… Continue reading 7 PM | The Law of Extradition in India | 15 April, 2019

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