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UIDAI under fire for FIR against scribe  The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which has filed an FIR against a journalist who exposed a breach in its Aadhaar database, denied that it was trying to gag the media or whistleblowers. Reporter exposed breach in Aadhaar database; no gag on media: Authority Facing widespread criticism… Continue reading UIDAI under fire for FIR against scribe 

INS Arihant left criopled after accident 10 months ago  Context Indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant suffered major damage because of possible human error and has not sailed now for months, according to Navy sources Arihant is the most important platform within India’s nuclear triad covering land-air-sea modes. Nuclear submarine was damaged when water entered its propulsion chamber Arihant’s… Continue reading INS Arihant left criopled after accident 10 months ago 

Dont divest AI, give it 5 years to revive: panel Context This is not the appropriate time to divest government stake in Air India (AI), which should be given at least five years to revive and its debt written off, a Parliamentary panel is likely to tell the government ‘Must not be evaluated solely from… Continue reading Dont divest AI, give it 5 years to revive: panel

Standing up for human rights In his new year message, UN Secretary-General AntónioGuterres referred to the pervasive and large-scale infraction of human rights across the world as a global challenge that defies our vision of a humane and just world order. The message is particularly relevant for us. India must hasten to bring in an… Continue reading Standing up for human rights

Re-examine the Bill Context The winter session of Parliament saw more political positioning than appraisal of a legislation to make instant triple talaq a criminal offence. With the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, the best option would be to refer it to a select committee to help bring about a consensus… Continue reading Re-examine the Bill

Sushma urges NRIs to come back Context Setting the tone for the government’s outreach to the Indian diaspora, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday urged people of Indian origin to take advantage of India’s projects for connectivity to Southeast Asian countries. Asks people of Indian origin to take advantage of connectivity projects Speaking in… Continue reading Sushma urges NRIs to come back

US couldntforsee North Koreas strides At the start of Donald Trump’s presidency, U.S. intelligence agencies told the new administration that while North Korea had built the bomb, there was still ample time — upward of four years — to slow or stop its development of a missile capable of hitting a U.S. city with a… Continue reading US couldntforsee North Koreas strides

Willing to talk to Kim, says Trump  Context U.S President Donald Trump said talks between North Korea and South Korea scheduled for next week was an outcome of his “firm stance” and he could talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the phone. “Absolutely I would do that. No problem with that at… Continue reading Willing to talk to Kim, says Trump 

Data theft: on UIDAI exposé  Context The UIDAI exposé is another reminderof the need for a robust data protection law The UIDAI exposé is another reminder of the need for a robust data protection law Undercover investigations or so-called sting operations occupy a complex and problematical ethical space in journalism, but it is impossible to… Continue reading Data theft: on UIDAI exposé 

Amended companies act notified  Context The government on Monday announced that it has notified the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017, which is set to ease the implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Changes to impact share issuance at discount, managerial remuneration The provisions of this Amendment Act shall come into force on the date… Continue reading Amended companies act notified