Topic: Puttaswamy
Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy
When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.
Modi govt Covid vaccination policy ‘sound’, but no one can be forced to take jab, says SC
Verdict came on petition filed by former member of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. He sought disclosure of Covid vaccine trial data & stay on ‘vaccine mandates’.
Legal challenges to Aadhaar: Money bill, early enrolments and exclusions
Much literature on Aadhaar has focused on whether it’s voluntary or mandatory. As a legal matter, this issue is only relevant for the exclusion challenge.
On Camera
YourTurn
Operation Lantern fails to light up in Bihar. And BJP in search of a Brahmin face in UP
The no-fuss change of government in Bihar, without horse-trading or MLAs in resorts, has prompted a coalition partner to request the CM to make arrangements for a trip to a hill station.
Good news from the farm as India’s FY22 foodgrain production estimated at record 316 mn tonnes
Wheat production estimate sees marginal upward revision to 106.8 million tons, though current rate lowest in 3 years.
Defence
USAF secy needs Pentagon escort but Indian attaché doesn’t — that’s how deep India-US ties are
Frank Kendall, Secretary of the US Air Force, says the unescorted access to Pentagon for Indian defence attaché 'is aligned with the trust and cooperation we share'.
Tiranga vs Tiranga: Gloves are off as Kejriwal joins the ‘nationalism’ battle with Modi
Kejriwal’s maun vrat on Modi has ended. This is an important turn in Indian politics. In some ways rivalling the dramatic turn in Bihar.