News: According to media reports, investment banks and other likely investors have recently asked the government to fully withdraw the Centre’s share from PSBs for facilitating a better disinvestment process and value discovery. This raised debate on the privatization of state-owned banks once again. Must read: Privatization of PSBs – Explained, Pointwise What are the… Continue reading Full privatization of PSBs: Our bank privatization agenda demands clarity
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The anti-defection law — political facts, legal fiction
News: Recently, The Supreme Court granted time to dissident legislators in the Maharashtra Assembly to reply to the Deputy Speaker’s notice under the anti-defection law. The political crisis in Maharashtra, and many others before it, remind what the Tenth Schedule can and cannot do. What is anti-defection law? Read here: “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in… Continue reading The anti-defection law — political facts, legal fiction
The significance of PM Modi’s visit to the UAE
News: Indian Prime Minister recently visited the UAE for the fourth time. India is engaging with the UAE well beyond the confines of diplomatic protocols. This highlighted India’s engagement with the UAE. What are the recent developments in India and UAE relationships? -During the virtual summit in February 2022, both sides signed a Comprehensive Economic… Continue reading The significance of PM Modi’s visit to the UAE
The Indian challenge in Afghanistan
News: Recently, a massive earthquake hit Afghanistan. Consequently, the Indian Air Force was moved in with tonnes of relief material, making India a ‘first responder’. Contents1 About the quake2 Relief Measures3 Afghanistan’s Response to Indian Relief Measures4 What are the challenges in providing relief aid? About the quake The massive earthquake was centered around the… Continue reading The Indian challenge in Afghanistan
India’s health disorder
News: India has witnessed substantial divergence between the numbers of Covid-related deaths reported by Indian official sources and numbers cited by the World Health Organization. Therefore, due to such deviations, there is a need to look into the status of India’s health care system. Adequacy in health care in India A number of studies have… Continue reading India’s health disorder
Agnipath is part of a larger process of defence reform and modernisation
News: Recently, the government has launched the Agniveer recruitment reform in the context of defence reforms. Recently other reforms have also taken place. For example; the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has been appointed. In addition, there has been pursuit for reorganisation of the armed forces into theatre commands to promote jointness and synergy. History… Continue reading Agnipath is part of a larger process of defence reform and modernisation
India’s economic constraints and an energy holdback to be eased
News: The Indian economy is under pressure due to high global oil prices. In the current fiscal year, India may witness a balance of payments deficit. However, at present, the problem of deficit can be tackled with large buffer of foreign exchange reserves with the Indian central bank. What are the issues ahead? 1) High… Continue reading India’s economic constraints and an energy holdback to be eased
5G technology will soon be here. India must prepare
News: With over 117 crore telecom users and more than 82 crore internet subscribers, India is one of the fastest-growing markets for digital consumers. Top smartphone manufacturers in India have already released phones with 5G capability. Now it is time for the government to improve digital infrastructure, especially optic fibre manufacturing to facilitate smoother implementation of… Continue reading 5G technology will soon be here. India must prepare
Straddling cooperation and challenges at BRICS
News: Recently, the BRICS Summit was held virtually. It included a high-level dialogue on global development. Contents1 About the BRICS2 Developments so far before 14th Summit3 Various cooperation announcement made in the Summit4 India’s Proposals5 What are the friction points and challenges between BRICS members? About the BRICS It was established to promote the global south… Continue reading Straddling cooperation and challenges at BRICS
The essence of time – Judicial intervention should strengthen anti-defection law, not undermine it
News: Recently, The Supreme Court granted time until July 12 to dissident legislators in the Maharashtra Assembly to reply to the Deputy Speaker’s notice under the anti-defection law. The political crisis in Maharashtra has brought focus back on the anti-defection law. What is anti-defection law? Read more: “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India What are… Continue reading The essence of time – Judicial intervention should strengthen anti-defection law, not undermine it
