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Make -II promise for arms firms Context Indian industry can suggest projects related to sub-systems for innovation and import substitution under the revised Make-II procedure in the Defence Procurement Procedure, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday Indian industry can suggest projects related to sub-systems for innovation The potential ‘Make-II’ projects will be approved by a collegiate… Continue reading Make -II promise for arms firms

Terror disrupts, says Sushma Context Hitting out at the sponsors of international terrorism, India on Wednesday urged for greater consensus among countries for devising a global strategy. Backdrop: Raisina dialogue Theme: “Managing Disruptive Transitions: Ideas, Institutions and Idioms.” The 3rd annual Raisina Dialogue was launched on Tuesday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he… Continue reading Terror disrupts, says Sushma

Talking over a law Context There should be a frank public conversation on the judiciary — an internal patch-up is not enough Lack of transparency The immediate trigger for the press conference was the apparent arbitrariness of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in allocating benches for disposal of cases Question arises Assuming such credence,… Continue reading Talking over a law

Four Supreme court judges in talks with colleagues Context Even as the second round of talks between Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and his four senior-most colleagues did not take place on Wednesday, “each of the four judges” — Justices Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur and Kurian Joseph — is “speaking” to… Continue reading Four Supreme court judges in talks with colleagues

MPs panel debates proxy voting for migrant workers Context If proxy voting is meant to make it easier for NRIs to exercise their franchise and save up on travel costs, then why the same facility shouldn’t be extended to a migrant worker within India? This and many other questions were raised at a meeting of the Parliamentary… Continue reading MPs panel debates proxy voting for migrant workers

Can govt. mandate sharing of biometric data, asks SC Context The Supreme Court asked whether the state could compel citizens, including children, to part with their biometrics in public interest even as petitioners described the Aadhaar “project” as a “giant electronic leash,” which reduces individuals to mere numbers. Court begins hearing on 27 petitions against… Continue reading Can govt. mandate sharing of biometric data, asks SC

Bonhomie with China back: Rawat Context Chinese troops continue to remain in the Northern part of Doklam in reduced numbers and have built temporary infrastructure, Army Chief Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday. However, he said the border mechanisms were working well in resolving issues even as reports surfaced of Chinese military build-up near the Doklam… Continue reading Bonhomie with China back: Rawat

India needs to focus eastword Context India has “realised” that its future lies in Asia, said BJP general secretary Ram Madhav, making a distinction from the “American way” of conducting foreign policy, in comments seen as a rare departure from the government’s traditionally close ties with the U.S. and Western allies. ‘American Way’ will no… Continue reading India needs to focus eastword

Spike missile deal back on the table Context Israeli PM says scrapped $500 million deal is being revived. Agreement seen reflecting burgeoning defense, business ties Deal is still on India will buy Israel’s Spike anti-tank guided missiles, the Israeli media quoted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying, weeks after New Delhi scrapped the $500million defence… Continue reading Spike missile deal back on the table

No extra year Context By approaching the court, the Sri Lankan President looked too keen to extend his term By approaching the court, the Sri Lankan President looked too keen to extend his term The Sri Lankan Supreme Court’s ruling that President Maithripala Sirisena’s term will end when he completes five years in office comes as no… Continue reading No extra year