Must Read News Articles – July 21

Half of HIV-infected get treatment now:

India’s pharma sector has a major role in helping to meet global target for access to medicines.

‘Why is sharing data with state a problem?’:

If 99% of citizens are ‘unconcerned’ about sharing personal data with private players, how is it qualitatively different if the state has the same information. Has SC already given tacit approval for Aadhar?: (Indian Express, Editorial)

The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on whether the right to privacy is a fundamental right on not will also have a significant impact on private players, such as Google and social media platforms.

If privacy is a fundamental right, it can be claimed and asserted against the State by citizens.

Effects of developed and developing countries policies

Centre sees a thaw on H-1B:

If the United States took any decision adversely impacting Indian professionals, such a move would eventually hurt its own interests. International groupings and agreements

India, Japan civil nuclear deal comes into force:

Tie-up to ensure energy security and clean power.

India and neighbors

India’s faceoff with China is a sign of the future: (Live Mint, Editorial)

Every time China appears to disregard India’s capabilities — actions which seem eminently rational in Beijing — it merely hastens the day that India will step up and seek a bigger role, one that matches its self-image.