Indian Army should allow women Agniveers into non-combat arms to truly make itself a gender agnostic force. Armed forces in the 21st century cannot fall back on the centuries-old mindset that women cannot fight. There is no justification, including physical aspects, to deny entry to women in services, support arms.
SC deadline for Maharashtra speaker should lead to independent tribunal for disqualification cases
Supreme Court is justified in setting deadlines for Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to dispose of disqualification petitions against Sena-NCP MLAs. He has been dilly-dallying it for too long. Speakers being non-partisan is a mistaken notion. It’s time to consider SC’s suggestion for an independent tribunal to decide disqualification cases.
Hamas leader’s Kerala address is a serious security lapse. It’s not good for Indian Muslims
The online address by Hamas leader Khaled Mashal at a rally organised by the youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala is a serious and shocking security lapse. This is neither good for Kerala nor for India’s Muslims. Kerala government mustn’t be soft toward this fresh wave of Islamic radicalism.
Data analysis belies Congress’ ‘suit-boot’ allegations against Modi govt
Data analysed by ThePrint this week belies Congress’ “suit-boot” allegations against Modi government. Tax incentives have been reoriented away from companies, toward individuals. BJP, too, used to accuse UPA of being pro-corporate. This is simply competitive hypocrisy. Fact is, India’s yet to see and still needs a truly pro-corporate government.