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News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited three European nations Europe at a critical time, shaped by the ongoing Ukraine war. India also attended the sixth biennial India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). This was of critical importance for ‘long-standing bilateral commercial ties and the ‘Strategic Partnership between India and Germany.  Convergence of interests  The assertive China… Continue reading A democratic and strategic dissonance in India-German ties 

News: Recently, the Indian government proposed a new Emigration Bill in 2021. The bill will provide a comprehensive data set for the efficient management of Indian migrants.  It proposes to integrate emigration management and streamline the welfare of Indian emigrant workers.   Provisions of the Emigration Bill  The bill proposes to modify the system of Emigration… Continue reading The importance of emigrants 

What are some indications of the worsening state of India’s universities? Spending on higher education (as a % of government expenditure) has stagnated at 1.3-1.5% since 2012. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education continues to push higher education institutions to increase their intake capacity by 25% (in a push to implement the 10% quota for economically… Continue reading The multiple crises in Indian universities

News: There has been the erosion of trust in the lower judiciary comprising high courts, and district and sessions courts. This makes it imperative to look into the functioning of lower judiciary in India.  Contents1 About Justice 2 What are the issues in the lower level of Indian judiciary? 3 Some reports about judicial corruption 4 What are… Continue reading India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust 

Context: The intensity and frequency of heatwaves have soared in South Asia and they are set to worsen in the years ahead. The consequences for health and livelihoods are catastrophic, as a third of South Asia’s population depends on outdoor work. India must initiate safety nets — a combination of targeted transfers and insurance schemes… Continue reading In rising heat, the cry of the wilting outdoor worker

News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has initiated a suo motu writ petition (criminal) to frame guidelines on the mitigation analysis in the cases pertaining to death penalty sentencing or capital punishment.   Procedure for capital punishment  If a sessions court (sentencing court) award a capital punishment, then it is to be confirmed by the jurisdictional High… Continue reading A new track for capital punishment jurisprudence 

News: Recently, two tribal men were beaten to death in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, on the suspicion that they were slaughtering cows.   Why mob lynching and aftermath incidents are disturbing?  These laws have led to a stigmatisation of communities such as Dalits, Muslims and tribals for their dietary habits and their dependence on cattle products for… Continue reading Cowed down: On the need for strict anti-lynching laws 

News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France along with his visit to Germany, and Denmark (for the Nordic Summit). The visit turned out to be a comprehensive discussion on bilateral, regional and international issues with a India-France joint statement.   Background of India-France relations  Both have decades of an unusually productive partnership. Both share six-decade-long… Continue reading Overcoming differences: On India’s new push for stronger ties with Europe