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Archives GS 2 A security architecture without the mortar In April this year, the Narendra Modi government set up a Defence Planning Committee (DPC) to assist in the creation of “national security strategy, international defence engagement strategy, roadmap to build (a) defence manufacturing ecosystem, strategy to boost defence exports, and priority capability development plans”. Slow… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 17th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Saudi Arabia promises to meet India’s oil needs Strengthening relations with Delhi is a strategic priority for Riyadh, says Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih. Decoding the Rafale controversy The opacity in the Rafale deal only raises doubts, with its fallout on national security and the ‘Make in India’ programme. The Bhutan vote… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 16th, 2018

Archives GS 2 2013 report wanted changes to sexual harassment law The Centre recently announced its plan to set up a panel of judges to look into the legal and institutional framework to curb sexual harassment at workplaces following the #MeToo campaign on social media. When the judiciary rewrites a faith If a community believes… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 15th, 2018

Archives GS 3 Zika: doctors advise caution this festive season Say this time sees a lot of inter-State movement which increases the risk of virus spreading to new areas Empathising with victims of sexual assault Proper public remembrance alone restores dignity and self-respect to the victim ‘Unethical to withhold bedaquiline while waiting for Phase III… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 14th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Panel to study issues raised by #MeTooIndia The government will set up a committee of judges and lawyers to examine the existing legal and institutional framework to deal with complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace, Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi announced on Friday. Reading between the rankings Two… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 13th, 2018

Archives GS 2 The great Indian abdication India, at present, is going through a deep crisis in which the mission of deepening democracy, and protecting and advancing social freedoms is placed solely upon the judiciary. Not without her consent At the heart of this change is the utter failure of due process. Victims who have… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 12th, 2018

Archives GS 2 How was decision on Rafale made, asks SC The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to submit details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed envelope by October 29. Next steps after the 377 judgment While Section 377 has indeed been used as a tool… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 11th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Salvaging a strategic partnership The India-Russia dialogue should not get inextricably entangled in the India-U.S. dialogue Arrest the exodus Gujarat must rethink the proposal to limit jobs for migrant workers We need a pro-liberty judicial approach The judiciary is deviating from its own precedents in terms of civil liberties U.S. seeks Pak.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 10th, 2018

Archives GS 2 SC tags Tripura NRC plea with Assam case The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the government on a public interest litigation to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Tripura, as is being done in Assam, in order to detect and deport the “illegal immigrants” from Bangladesh. SC pulls… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 9th, 2018