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India Loads Fuel into First Homegrown Nuclear Reactor
First indigenous nuclear reactor loaded with fuel, marking progress in sustainable energy generation.
Key points:
- Milestone for 3-stage nuclear program: Utilizes spent fuel, reduces waste, enhances energy security.
- Closed fuel cycle: Reactors like PFBR breed their own fuel and minimize waste.
- Balancing sustainability: Maximizing renewables, considering clean options like nuclear, and addressing community concerns are crucial.
Supreme Court Ends Immunity from Bribery Charges for Lawmakers
Supreme Court scraps protection for lawmakers accused of bribery. This strengthens fight against corruption in India.
Key points:
- Landmark decision: MPs and MLAs can now be prosecuted for bribery.
- Overturns 1998 judgment: Previous ruling granted immunity for actions within the house.
- Unanimous verdict: Court emphasizes need to hold elected officials accountable.
- Bribery not protected by privilege: Accepting bribes itself is considered an offense.
Supreme Court Seeks to Recognize and Incentivize High-Performing Judges
New framework to recognize judges who efficiently clear case backlogs. Aims to create a culture of excellence in the judiciary.
Key points:
- Addressing massive case backlog: Over 4.5 crore pending cases in India.
- Need to motivate “super performer” judges: Differentiated incentives to encourage higher case clearance rates.
- Potential parameters for recognition: Disposal rates, judgment quality, courtroom management, and handling complex cases.
- Benefits for high performers: Possible additional pay, promotions, and postings.
- Aims to inspire a culture of excellence: Encourage more judges to emulate high performers and reduce case backlog efficiently.
