Tehelka - May 31, 2017

In this issue

1: Opium popular funding source in red zone
Ground Zero Report reveals the lacunae in tackling the Naxal issue, (P16-17)
2: Red Corridor gets bloodier amid inaction
The fundamental flaw in the anti-Maoist operations today is that the state police forces in most states are heavily dependent on the Central Government, which doesn’t even have a defence minister to begin with. (p-20-21)
3: The Valley is sliding back to nineties
Ad hoc management of the situation will resolve nothing in Kashmir ( P 37)

Opium Popular Funding Source In Red Zone

The produce is transported to illegal narcotic factories and dens across the country, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab

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Red Corridor Gets Bloodier Amid Inaction

The fundamental flaw in the anti-Maoist operations today is that the state police forces in most states are heavily dependent on the Central Government, which doesn’t even have a defence minister to begin with

5 mins

Ruling In Nirbhaya Case Upholds Human Dignity

The three judge bench has sent across a strong message to the society that this kind of barbarism against women cannot be tolerated in a civilised society

4 mins

Women Need Power, Not Pity

Females are just mere mortals, with their own flaws, who need to be accepted as the equal half of humanity and challenged in an equal measure

5 mins

Punjab Congress Balances Community Equations

Hindus had helped Congress win the recent elections in the state and the party is paying back by passing the baton of the Punjab unit to former leader of opposition Sunil Jakhar

4 mins

Automated Fuel Dispensing Units' Racket Busted In Up

Control panels were being tampered by implanting remote-controlled chip in the automated fuel dispensing units to cheat the consumers for delivering less for the money,

5 mins

Why There's No Choice For Would-be Mothers?

The Supreme Court’s rejection to a plea to terminate foetus with Down Syndrome has once again sparked the debate on India’s stringent abortion laws 

5 mins

Pakistan In Poll Mode As Imran Fights A Losing Battle

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf is trying to discredit Sharif to prevent him from recapturing power, though it is generally believed that the ruling PML(N) will win a majority of the seats in the upcoming polls

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