The AMCA programme has crossed a strategic threshold. By entrusting private industry with prototype development, India is dismantling decades of state-sector monopoly in combat aviation. The focus now shifts squarely to the private sector. The ambitious timelines must be delivered upon. This can’t be a business-as-usual story of missed deadlines.
Siddaramaiah’s resignation finally ends dysfunctional bipolarity in Karnataka leadership
With Siddaramaiah’s resignation, Congress high command has finally acted on dysfunctional bipolarity in Karnataka leadership. The united front put up by Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah comes as many feared the state was going the Rajasthan way – dither, defer, pay a price. Congress’ decision-making crisis has weakened its presence in the states.
V Mohana’s elevation to SC is transformational. Women need role models in legal profession
Supreme Court collegium’s decision to elevate senior advocate V Mohana to the bench is a milestone in judicial diversity. A first-generation lawyer, with no family lineage in the profession, Mohana’s appointment will be transformational. As more women join the legal profession, they need real role models, not the glass ceiling.
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SC verdict on SIR brings closure to the political debate. ECI must ensure transparency
SC verdict upholding ECI’s power to conduct SIR brings closure to a contentious, divisive political debate. Intensive revision of rolls is essential for the integrity of democracy. But disenfranchisement of genuine voters over minor doubts can imperil it. ECI must ensure a transparent, robust and swift grievance redressal mechanism too.