August 18th 2025 Editorial
IntroductionThe piece discusses the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).It argues that while the ruling aimed at…
IntroductionThe piece discusses the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling on the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).It argues that while the ruling aimed at…
Key Points – “Debunking the myth of job creation”1. ContextOn July 1, 2025, the government launched the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with ₹10,054 crore aimed at creating formal employment…
Key Points – “Debunking the myth of job creation”1. ContextOn July 1, 2025, the government launched the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with ₹10,054 crore aimed at creating formal employment…
Key Points – “A Court ruling with no room for gender justice”1. ContextSupreme Court judgment in Shivangi Bansal vs Sahib Bansal effectively endorses suspension of arrest or coercive action under…
Key Points – The ECI’s Lack of Transparency is Worrying1. ContextJune 24: Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the outcome of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the electoral roll…
Key Points1. ContextAug 6: US announced a 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods over continued imports of Russian oil.This is in addition to 25% reciprocal tariffs (effective Aug 7) on…
Key Points1. ContextUS Tariff Actions:Aug 7: US imposed 25% reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports.Aug 6: US imposed an additional 25% penal levy on Indian exports for continuing imports from Russia…
Key Points1. ContextThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark advisory opinion on states’ legal obligations concerning climate change.Though not binding, ICJ opinions are authoritative interpretations of international law,…
Key Points1. ContextThe Supreme Court recently stayed defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Galwan clash but made problematic oral observations.Justice Dipankar Datta remarked that a "true…
Key Points1. Context and SignificanceThe article examines India’s evolving role in a volatile global order marked by disrupted norms, power rivalries, and regional instability.It emphasizes the changing nature of global…