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Behind the enemy line Context The closer you get to the border in J&K, the greater the yearning for an end to ceasefire violations The closer you get to the border in J&K, the greater the yearning for an end to ceasefire violations Author went on a field trip to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with the Pakistan… Continue reading Behind the enemy line

Chinese road building team enters Arunachal Pradesh, India seizes equipment Context The Chinese track construction was first observed by residents of the area, who informed the ITBP. The ITBP and Army sent a joint patrol on December 28, which asked the Chinese workers to return to their territory. What happened? Months after the two countries de-escalated… Continue reading Chinese road building team enters Arunachal Pradesh, India seizes equipment

Money talks  Context Pakistan is worried less by U.S. withdrawal of aid than the overall downslide in ties US holds Pakistan accountable for terrorism That the U.S. will continue to withhold $255 million in Foreign Military Financing to Pakistan this year suggests it is prepared to downgrade its ties with Pakistan further in an effort to hold… Continue reading Money talks 

India calls off missile deal with Israel  Context India has called off an order to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel’s state-owned defence contractor Rafael The deal had been worth about $500 million The deal was worth about $500 million and its termination came ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to India.… Continue reading India calls off missile deal with Israel 

Defence ministry approves projects worth 2420 crore:  Context The Defence Ministry on Thursday gave final approval for the procurement of simulated training solutions for the Navy’s P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft and electronic warfare systems for the Army at a combined cost of ₹2419.32 crore Utility The P-8I training solution, along with 10 year… Continue reading Defence ministry approves projects worth 2420 crore: 

LokSabha passes Bill to hike salaries of judges:  Context The LokSabha on Thursday passed a bill to hike the salaries of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts What has happened? Bill to hike the salaries of judges of SC & HC has been passed by LokSabha. The Bill proposes to hike the salary of the… Continue reading LokSabha passes Bill to hike salaries of judges: 

Should MPs and MLAs be barred from practicing law: Context Different views on the issue of barring MPs and MLAs from practicing law View 1:YES We don’t need part-time legislators, we need dedicated parliamentarians Petitioner’s view My petition in court questions the dual role played by MPs or MLAs when they double up as lawyers.… Continue reading Should MPs and MLAs be barred from practicing law:

Civil wrong, criminal act: on the triple talaq Bill:  Context The triple talaq Bill — the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill — has come to the RajyaSabha for consideration after a smooth sailing in the LokSabha on December 28 Author’s contention This is an ill-thought-out, hastily conceived legislation, exposing the dubious intentions of the BJP The… Continue reading Civil wrong, criminal act: on the triple talaq Bill: 

Notice to govt. on law for working women: Context The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government to respond on a petition questioning the lack of implementation of the various provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013 Backdrop The 2013 statutory law had replaced the guidelines laid down by the… Continue reading Notice to govt. on law for working women:

Why no exclusive human rights courts yet: Supreme Court asks States:  Context The Supreme Court on Thursday asked States why exclusive human rights courts had not been set up yet What has happened? The Supreme Court on Thursday asked States why exclusive human rightscourts had not been set up yet State inaction During a hearing, the Court… Continue reading Why no exclusive human rights courts yet: Supreme Court asks States: