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1.Getting ahead of constitutional practices If constitutional principles and practices no longer excite the citizens, but new political norms do, democracy is in trouble The Rajasthan High Court’s order of July 24 staying the anti-defection proceedings initiated by the Assembly Speaker against the rebel Congress legislators raises important constitutional issues. A simple petition challenging the […]
1. 4-year UG courses in, M.Phil. out in new education policy Common higher education regulator to be set up; focus on mother tongue The new National Education Policy approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday will introduce four-year undergraduate degrees with multiple entry and exit options, abolish the M.Phil. degree, and establish a common higher […]
1. RIC, a triangle that is still important Calls for a westward shift in India’s foreign policy appear misplaced as engagement with Russia and China does matter Last month, on June 23, a few eyebrows were raised when India decided to attend a (virtual) meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC). […]
1. HC clears OBC quota in AIQ seats in State govt.-run medical colleges Court orders formation of panel to decide quota in future The Madras High Court on Monday ruled that there was no constitutional or legal impediment to extending the benefit of reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in medical and dental seats contributed […]
1. 200 proposals from China wait for security clearance by MHA New investment policy is aimed at preventing hostile action amid pandemic About 200 investment proposals from China are awaiting security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after new rules were notified in April, making prior government approval mandatory for foreign direct investments […]
1. Kashmir saffron now has GI certificate Srinagar The J&K administration on Saturday issued the certificate of geographical indication (GI) registration for saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley, even as the crop sees a decline in its production and shrinking of land under cultivation. Describing it as “a momentous decision of the Centre”, J&K Lieutenant-Governor […]
1. Staying away from political thickets Even under a sovereign Constitution, parliamentary and legislative supremacy in their areas of working must be respected Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot’s rebellion against Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, has crashlanded in the Rajasthan High Court and the Supreme Court of India. Upon Mr. Pilot’s invitation in […]
1. Women officers can now get permanent commission in Army Defence Ministry issues formal order The Ministry of Defence has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of permanent commission (PC) to women officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army Headquarters had set in motion a series of preparatory actions for conduct of […]
1. Set up a High Court for Puducherry The administration must highlight the need to streamline expenses, the case volume and constitutional rights as factors In 1962, when Puducherry was merged with India, the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court was extended to it. After several decades, in 2017, the Puducherry legislature unanimously resolved to […]
1. ‘Close to limited trade deal with U.S.’ Goyal pushes pact for select goods and services India and the U.S. have “almost” finalised a limited trade deal, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. “…I believe we have a quick trade deal, which has some of the pending matters built up over the last […]
1. Editorial – Big reform on the wrong track The planned privatisation of some services of the Indian Railways could impact maintenance, operations and welfare & V. Carmelus The Indian Railways is the lifeline of India. With its vast network across the length and breadth of India, it is not just a mere transporter of […]
1. China has crossed its 1960 claims along the LAC Records of 1960 boundary talks show PLA troops at Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley are now beyond Beijing’s own territorial claims Chinese troops are currently present on the north bank of Pangong Lake in Ladakh in an area that is beyond what even China described […]
