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Action and Authority
The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.
Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.
E-cigarettes
Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.
Staff shortage, Financial Dependency Plague Local Governance
An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.
AI and the Issue of Human-centricity In Copyright Law
Across the globe there are significant change in attitude of global leaders towards AI regulation, including in India.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.
Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective
N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, sparked a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.
Climate Polycrisis
Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system | The Hindu Editorial
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,303 crore subsidy on P&K fertilizers for the current Rabi season.
Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.
India-China Relations
Written records of contact between India and China date back to at least the 2nd century B.C.
More and Frequent Cyclones in Arabian Sea
According to a new study, human induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense cyclones in the Eastern Arabian Sea.