The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), nearing 40 years, faces challenges: increasing case pendency despite high disposal rates, and potential bias from administrative members. Solutions include AI-aided case management and addressing redundant appeals. An expert review of CAT's function is needed.
The Indian government withholds official histories of its wars, particularly the 1962 conflict with China, despite recommendations for declassification. Conflicting narratives persist, fueled by restricted access to official records, leading to debate over the war's origins and India's performance. The lack of transparency hinders accurate understanding.
Controversy swirls around Nitish Kumar's potential to remain Bihar's CM after elections. The opposition points to Amit Shah's statement about elected MLAs deciding the leader. The BJP counters, emphasizing Kumar's continued leadership and indispensability due to his broad support base and historical significance.
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The National Human Rights Commission celebrates its 32nd foundation day on October 16th, featuring Ram Nath Kovind. Since 1993, NHRC has handled millions of cases, recommended significant monetary relief, and issued 31 advisories. A conference on prison inmates' rights will be held.
Delhi Cyber Police arrested Manoj Verma in Lucknow for blackmailing women. He used fake female profiles on social media to befriend women, obtain private content, and then demand money under threat of exposure. Police recovered incriminating evidence and are investigating potential accomplices.
Fatal crashes down by 2.9 per cent: Police
#InsideTheCapitalA nursery of merit-based Central Civil Services recruitment, the Commission has stood the test of time
The Election Commission of India's nationwide voter roll revision (SIR) is facing opposition. Concerns arise from Bihar's SIR, which involved deletions and additions of voters, sparking accusations of bias. Several non-BJP ruled states, like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, are critical of the exercise, especially with upcoming elections.
#InsideTheCapital IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh gave details of the roadmap, just days ahead of IAF’s 93rd birthday
Fresh BJP organizational appointments fuel speculation about a national president election, overdue since January. Recent state appointments in Gujarat and Jharkhand intensify the buzz, prompted by the RSS chief's urging. A revamp aims to address organizational inertia, potentially leading to cabinet changes and focus on new issues to connect with Gen Z.
Sanjeev Sanyal's criticism of India's judiciary sparked controversy. He cited slow dispute resolution as a hurdle to 'Viksit Bharat'. The judiciary faces a massive backlog of cases and judge vacancies, despite rising litigation rates. The article suggests introspection is needed, rather than solely reacting to criticism.
#InsideTheCapitalIn the past decade or more, fresh US military supplies to Pakistan had tapered off, Islamabad tilted toward Beijing for getting planes
#InsideTheCapital: This warrants internal mechanisms for redressal, feels a section within
#InsideTheCapital: Defamation means harming a person’s reputation by making a false and derogatory statement against that person without any lawful justification
#InsideTheCapital:At present, only 10 central committee members remain in hiding, following the killing of veteran Maoists Katta Ramachandra Reddy and Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy in a gunfight with security personnel
Inside the Capital The impact of hiked H-1B visa fee would mean fewer people getting jobs in the US
Rahul Gandhi's recent comments on vote theft and Gen Z's role sparked strong BJP criticism. The BJP leveraged the NSUI's election losses to counter Gandhi's claims. Some in the INDIA bloc doubt the effectiveness of focusing on electoral roll revisions, while the BJP sees it as advantageous, framing Gandhi's messaging as pro-infiltrator.
#InsideTheCapital:While the Opposition led by the Congress has slammed it as an exercise in tokenism, the government is seeing it as a move aimed at soothing wounds of the people through development
#InsideTheCapital: Despite the acquisition, indigenous fighter jet manufacturing programmes for the Tejas and the fifth-generation advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA) will run parallel and not be impacted
#InsideTheCapital: Both, NDA and RJD lead alliance, are analysing the potential consequences of Kishor’s rather aggressive entry to the Bihar poll scene
#InsideTheCapital:Completely boycotting the joint panel will lead to a relentless battle of one-upmanship and blame game between the Centre and the Opposition
#InsideTheCapital: The top brass of the three services are scheduled to meet for an annual review in Kolkata on September 15 where the CDS may have a message on the ‘way forward’
#InsideTheCapital:Despite the introduction of the concept of divorce, Hindu marriage remains a conservative institution and getting a decree of divorce remains a difficult proposition
#InsideTheCapital: Having won all five Lok Sabha seats allotted to him in the 2024 General elections, Chirag is now openly weighing between loyalty and ambition
#InsideTheCapital: Bhagwat scotched talks of Modi or himself retiring upon turning 75 this month
#InsideTheCapital: While the debate over replacing the Collegium system continues, there is an urgent need to establish a secretariat to assist the Collegium
#InsideTheCapital:India’s naval fleet now has 135 ships and submarines and is projected to have 175 platforms by 2035