News: Recently, 21st India – Russia Annual summit took place. The summit highlighted the “all-weather” partnership between India and Russia. Must read: Recent developments in India-Russia Relations – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What are the challenges in India-Russia relations?2 Why does Russia need India?3 Why does India need Russia?4 What should be done? What are the… Continue reading India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested
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Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink
News: The army operation resulted in the tragic death of 14 civilians in Nagaland. Contents1 What can be the impact of the killings? 2 What is AFSPA? Why controversies surrounding it?3 Why there is a stalemate despite the Framework Agreement (FA)?4 What is the way forward? What can be the impact of the killings? It can stall… Continue reading Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink
Fighting together: Only the political leadership can clear the way for joint theatre commands
News: The new navy chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, recently said that the US military took 50 years to achieve its joint command structure. Although he clarified that he wasn’t implying that it would take a similar amount of time to establish India’s joint theatre commands, his stress was on highlighting the complexities involved. What… Continue reading Fighting together: Only the political leadership can clear the way for joint theatre commands
The farm laws fiasco offers 7 lessons on how to reform in a democracy
News: The enactment of farm laws, sustained farmer protests against them over the year and the eventual repeal has many takeaways for the future policymakers. Seven such policy lessons are discussed. Together they form a toolkit for the future reformer. What are key policy lessons from the farm law fiasco? Lesson 1: Push for simultaneous… Continue reading The farm laws fiasco offers 7 lessons on how to reform in a democracy
Supreme Court frowns upon ‘trend’ of acquittals in workplace sex misconduct cases on hyper-technical grounds
What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a rising trend of courts invalidating proceedings into sexual misconduct at a working place on “hyper-technical” grounds. What was the issue? A constable at the Border Security Force had accused the head constable of sodomising (any form of the sexual act) in 2006. However,… Continue reading Supreme Court frowns upon ‘trend’ of acquittals in workplace sex misconduct cases on hyper-technical grounds
Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed
News: A month back, Supreme Court had appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. This decision of SC received near-universal acclaim, reaffirming its institutional credibility. But, the constitutional court could have done more in terms of the outcome of… Continue reading Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed
Set up a council for all forms of media: Parliamentary panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has submitted two reports titled “Ethical Standards In Media Coverage” and “Suspension Of Telecom Services/Internet And Its Impact” to the Parliament. What are the recommendations given by the Ethical Standards In Media Coverage report? Setup a Media Council: A ‘Media Council’ should… Continue reading Set up a council for all forms of media: Parliamentary panel
Iran-Pak Rivalry In Afghanistan Works For India
News: Indian concerns about the repercussions of ISI activities in Afghanistan holds little importance owing to the different interests of the regional powers. Iran, in this context, is important for India as both countries want to resist Pakistan’s domination in Afghanistan. Contents1 Why there is a conflict between Iran and Pakistan?2 About the past relations… Continue reading Iran-Pak Rivalry In Afghanistan Works For India
On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
News: Australian PM has announced new laws to help clean up social media. Contents1 What is the new Australian law?2 Why do countries need such laws?3 What is the benefit & challenges of anonymity offered by social media platforms?4 What is the stand of India on it and the way forward? What is the new… Continue reading On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
News: To address the Supreme Court’s pendency burden, Attorney General KK Venugopal plea suggested setting up at least four regional courts of appeal (RCAs). He also recommended that RCA should focus solely on constitutional matters. How does the pendency of cases affect the functioning of SC? The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has… Continue reading Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
