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Why the Arctic is Heating Up — Geopolitically
The Hindu | Published on: 01-Apr-2025
The Arctic is turning into a global stage for competition over oil, gas, and new trade routes due to melting ice caused by climate change. With multiple countries making territorial and military moves, and no strong international treaty to prevent conflict, tensions are rising fast. The world must act to protect the region and avoid turning it into a new zone of conflict.
Congress Pushes for Reservation in Private Educational Institutions
The Hindu | Published on: 01-Apr-2025
The Indian National Congress has urged the Central government to enact legislation to operationalise Article 15(5) of the Constitution, ensuring reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs in private non-minority educational institutions. While the constitutional amendment enabling this was passed in 2005, it remains under-implemented. Legal complexities, judicial precedents, and issues of institutional autonomy continue to challenge the rollout of such reservations. Experts and a recent parliamentary panel have recommended a balanced legal framework to bridge this critical equity gap in India’s education system.
Supreme Court to Hear Crucial FRA Case: Forest Dwellers Face Renewed Threat of Eviction
The Hindu | Published on: 01-Apr-2025
Ahead of a pivotal Supreme Court hearing on April 2, tribal rights groups and civil society organisations are urging the government to defend the Forest Rights Act, 2006—a law that protects the rights of tribal and forest-dwelling communities. The law is under attack from a 2008 petition by wildlife groups, leading to a controversial 2019 eviction order. Despite a stay on evictions, claim rejections continue in a flawed and bureaucratic manner. Activists warn that dilutions in forest laws and procedural violations threaten the survival and dignity of millions dependent on forests.
Thinking Beyond Numbers: Rethinking Delimitation and Devolution in India’s Federal Framework
The Hindu | Published on: 01-Apr-2025
As the 2026 deadline for delimitation nears, concerns are rising over using raw population counts to determine political representation. States that have achieved demographic progress fear losing seats in Parliament to states with high population growth. Experts like S. Irudaya Rajan advocate for a ‘demographic outlook’ that incorporates population characteristics and density, not just numbers. This approach would ensure fair representation and prevent penalising states for good governance. The debate reflects broader federal tensions and the need for evolving criteria in governance and fiscal policy.
Why the Arctic is Heating Up — Geopolitically
The Hindu | Published on: 01-Apr-2025
The Arctic is turning into a global stage for competition over oil, gas, and new trade routes due to melting ice caused by climate change. With multiple countries making territorial and military moves, and no strong international treaty to prevent conflict, tensions are rising fast. The world must act to protect the region and avoid turning it into a new zone of conflict.
