27 lakh people being denied their right to vote in West Bengal election is egregious. ECI’s failure to establish appellate tribunals in time shows utter incompetence of those helming it. Supreme Court allowing their disenfranchisement even in one election is disappointing. It’s a blot on ECI’s outstanding record since Independence.
Trump’s abusive outburst against Iran shows he’s been cornered
Trump’s abuse-laden outburst against Iran reveals a leader increasingly cornered by a war he started. What he likely saw as a swift, decisive show of force has instead become a prolonged and uncertain conflict. Not only is such language unbecoming, but it also reflects lack of strategic clarity and composure.
Kalpakkam’s PFBR is just the beginning. India needs to urgently commission more breeder reactors
The first indigenously developed PFBR at Kalpakkam has attained criticality, a major milestone in India’s nuclear programme. The 500-MW reactor can produce more fuel than it consumes and help unlock India’s vast thorium reserves. India must now urgently commission the reactor and scale up more reactors to boost energy security.