COVID-19 response
Supreme Court Defends Private Doctors' Right to COVID-19 Compensation Insurance Claims
Oct 28, 2025 05:23 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India emphasized that society would not forgive the judiciary for failing to protect doctors who died fighting COVID-19, as it reserved judgment on a plea regarding insurance claims for healthcare workers at private facilities. The Court directed the government to ensure insurance companies settle valid claims, rejecting the assumption that private practitioners were merely profit-motivated, and requested data on all available insurance schemes beyond the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
A Century of Nation-Building: Personal Insights into the RSS Journey from Colonial Resistance to Modern India
Oct 02, 2025 08:26 pm CST
This comprehensive account offers a unique insider perspective on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's evolution over 100 years, from its founding during colonial subjugation to its present role in Indian society. Written by a former police officer and governor who witnessed the organization's grassroots work in politically volatile Kerala and insurgency-affected Northeast India, the article provides rare insights into RSS's social engineering initiatives, disaster response capabilities, and nation-building philosophy through personal experiences spanning decades of public service.