In refusing to interfere with L Victoria Gowri’s appointment as a Madras HC judge, Supreme Court has followed the settled proposition that political views of an appointee cannot be a reason to deny one judgeship. The controversy could have been avoided if there was better transparency in the collegium system.
India must ensure HAL manufactures latest products for the military, and faster
As compliments are heaped on HAL for its new helicopter manufacturing facility in Karnataka, it’s time to also insist that the aerospace firm focus on delivering latest quality products faster to the military. What’s also needed is firm orders for HAL to actually utilise its new plant to full capacity.
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose setting a good example by attempting peace with state govt
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose’s efforts to restore cordiality in Raj Bhawan’s relations with government are particularly laudable in the current era. BJP leaders’ jibes at him for praising CM Banerjee are cynical. He is a constitutional functionary, not a party office-bearer. Bose is setting a good example for other governors.