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Topic: KK Venugopal

Loya case to Aryan Khan — who is Mukul Rohatgi, set for 2nd innings as Modi govt’s top lawyer

Bhadra Sinha -
From 1 October, 67-year-old Rohatgi will begin his second stint as Attorney General after incumbent KK Venugopal demits office.

British used sedition law against Gandhi & Tilak, do we need it now, CJI Ramana asks Centre

Apoorva Mandhani -
In a hearing Thursday, an SC bench led by CJI N.V. Ramana also expressed concern about the lack of accountability of the executive with regards to the sedition law.

Is the Modi govt bungling on Rafale or are secrecy laws critical for defence deals?

ThePrint Team -
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal claimed that Rafale documents were stolen from the defence ministry, and this could invite punishment under the OSA.

What’s Official Secrets Act, the law Modi govt wants to use against Rafale papers ‘leak’

Nandita Singh -
Govt wants to invoke the Official Secrets Act in the case of the ‘stolen’ Rafale papers, but the Supreme Court has said it can’t ‘hide’ behind the act.

Editors Guild condemns govt’s threats over ‘stolen’ Rafale files, says media won’t be intimidated

ThePrint Team -
The Editors Guild of India issued a statement calling on the government to refrain from attempting to undermine the independence of media in reporting on the Rafale deal.

Rahul Gandhi, share your foreign policy ideas beyond closed-door meetings

ThePrint Team -
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People come from far… hear them: Govt top lawyer questions CJI’s quick dismissal of pleas

Ritika Jain -
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal urges Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to give pleas a hearing, says ‘dismissed’ doesn’t do justice to petitioners.

Supreme Court allows live streaming of court proceedings, says sunlight best disinfectant

Ritika Jain -
Supreme Court tells govt to frame rules for live streaming hearings; order comes on plea filed by lawyer Indira Jaising.

With vast experience, new AG Venugopal also brings conflict of interest to the table

Apurva Vishwanath -
The veteran lawyer will not be able to represent the government in several high profile cases as he has appeared for private parties against the government in the same cases. APURVA VISHWANATH

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Sushant Sareen -
Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

5 years of Ukraine war—why Delhi must de-hyphenate Moscow from the West

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India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta -
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

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