19 January 2018
News
Supreme Court stays ban on screening padmaavat
Supreme Court of India of India has stayed orders of the state Governments of Gujarat and Rajasthan to prohibit screening of Padmaavat. It expressed concern and shock that states have guillotined creative rights.
Cooperative federalism is partially in vogue, says KCR
In the spirit of cooperative federalism, Chief minister of Telangana KCR has stated that
Aadhar contradicts the role of the state
State as a custodian of fundamental rights has a duty on the Government and its agencies to protect the citizens crucial data from commercial exploitation by private corporates. Aadhar is alleged to be allowing access to personal information of citizens to private corporates.
Dual duty
States have a twin responsibility to protect free speech and preserving law and order. Preserving public order can not be an alibi for curtailing freedom of speech and expression. States banning movies for the fear of disruptions from the mob is a surrender to blackmail and intimidation.
Three states
Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya go to polls in a changing political landscape.
Tripura though has better human development indices, unemployment and lack of diversification in economy are the major problems.
Nagaland framework agreement and the role of apex naga tribal body, the naga hoho’s call for election boycott looms large.
In both states BJP is expected to replace congress as opposition party.
Editorial
Towards solar powered agriculture
India must exploit the potential of this technology to help farmers meet irrigation needs. The following steps can be helpful.
Should the SC Judges have dissented Publicly?
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