The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not merely a ceremonial seat but also a constitutional imperative. Mandated under Article 93 of the Constitution of India, this role is not just supplementary to the Speaker’s. It is vital for the uninterrupted functioning of the lower House of Parliament. However, in recent … Read more
The UN Security Council’s statement on Friday, condemning “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, was necessary, but inadequate. According to the statement, which expressed condolences to India, and to Nepal which lost one citizen, the members of the Security Council, that include Pakistan as an elected, non-permanent member this year, “reaffirmed that … Read more
The responses The Prime Minister’s message at a rally in Bihar and later, in his Mann Ki Baat, is loud and precise on fighting terrorism. India’s initial and measured responses are absolutely resolute. Though there have been punitive strikes by India which did establish some deterrence, the Pahalgam massacre seems to indicate an erosion in … Read more
‘If we want to truly fight terror, we must start by reimagining our education system’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In the serenity of Pahalgam, where green meadows once hosted school picnics and innocent games of cricket, blood has been spilled again. The terrorist ambush, targeting innocent people, is not just another headline in Kashmir’s … Read more
The resignation of Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji and Forest Minister K. Ponmudy from the Cabinet on Sunday, after adverse remarks of the Supreme Court and Madras High Court on different issues, is a matter of relief to the advocates of morality and propriety in public life. Their continuance in power would have caused … Read more
Preparations are in full swing for the celebration of the Dalai Lama’s birthday in July, Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (elected leader) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), told The Hindu. All eyes are on a possible announcement by the Dalai Lama on his reincarnation or successor. In a statement in September 2011, Tenzin Gyatso, the … Read more
The IndiaAI compute mission follows a bidding process where empanelled vendors must match the lowest bid price for the AI compute and services. Photo: indiaai.gov.in The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the launch of a continuous empanelment process for AI compute providers, which allows firms to apply on an ongoing basis to supply AI … Read more
The campaign to the Hyderabad local body Member of Legislative Council (MLC) polls, which recently concluded, provided a glimpse into how the political landscape in Telangana may change in the next few years. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to emerge as a strong contender. The national party fielded a candidate against the All … Read more
‘The Indian arbitrator is very much at the heart of the country’s arbitration ecosystem’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s economic rise has, unsurprisingly, triggered many conversations about the potential of Indian arbitration as a significant contributor to the growth. An increase in domestic and cross-border commerce has made the occurrence of commercial disputes inevitable. … Read more
In the backdrop of a rising trend of decimation of rights for people who do not fit into the binary of male and female, led by the U.S. administration, a recent U.K. Supreme Court ruling has further polarised the gender debate. In an 88-page judgment, five judges unanimously ruled that only biological women and not … Read more