As American children increasingly miss vaccinations, an FDA proposal for stricter vaccine approval process is the last thing US needs. Former FDA commissioners warned of dire consequences. That’s what you get when an anti-vaxxer heads public health. It’s a lesson for anti-vaxxers across the ideological spectrum in homeopathy-obsessed India too.
President Putin’s visit to India after four years carries both strategic weight and signalling
President Putin’s visit to India carries both strategic weight and signalling. Alongside addressing delayed S-400 deliveries, the bilateral agenda is expected to push Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor, deepen civil-nuclear collaboration and conclude labour-migration pact. Addressing India’s ballooning trade deficit with Russia could help rebalance the partnership in a changing global landscape.
Rule of law must guide judicial decisions, not judges’ personal views
Justice BV Nagarathana warned against emerging trend in SC to toss out verdicts on change of a judge. It has sparked debate. Rule of law, constitution must guide judicial decisions, not judges’ personal views. They must sparingly invoke special powers under Article 142. Its overuse can lead to judicial overreach.