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CJI Dipak Misra recommends appointment of Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor

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CJI Dipak Misra recommends appointment of Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra on Tueday, September 4, sent a letter to the Ministry of Law and Justice officially endorsing and recommending the name of Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the next and 46th chief justice of India.

CJI Misra, who assumed office on August 28 last year, retires on October 2.

Justice Gogoi, pending the central government’s approval and a notification from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, will take oath as the next chief justice on October 3. He will have a tenure of 13 months till November 17, 2019.

In recommending Justice Gogoi’s name, CJI Misra has stuck to the convention of recommending the senior most Supreme Court judge as his successor.

Justice Gogoi would be the first CJI from the north-east region of the country. He is the son of Keshab Chandra Gogoi, a former Assam chief minister under the Indian National Congress regime 1982.

Justice Gogoi, who was elevated to the Supreme Court in April 2012 after a tenure as the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, is 63 years old and a native of Assam.

There was some speculation that Justice Gogoi could be superseded after he and three other senior judges of the court — Jasti Chelameswar (now retired), Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph — held an unprecedented press conference on 12 January.

The four had highlighted the trust deficit between CJI Misra and his brother judges and accused the Centre of making attempts to curb the independence of the judiciary. They had also pointed out that CJI Misra was taking away politically-sensitive cases from senior judges and assigning them to junior ones.

In the end, this did not come in the way of CJI Dipak Misra adhering to the norm.

As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) governing the appointment of the CJI, the Law Minister asks the outgoing Chief Justice of India to recommend the next CJI.

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had written to the incumbent CJI Dipak Misra to recommend the name of his successor last week.

As per convention, the recommendation letter from the incumbent is sent at least a month before his date of retirement. Convention also requires the senior most judge of the Supreme Court be appointed Chief Justice of India.

The recommendation letter of the incumbent is the first step in the process of appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.

Justice Gogoi, who has made a reputation for speaking his mind, had just a few months ago described “independent journalists and sometimes noisy judges” as democracy’s first line of defence.

In this lecture, he had also suggested that the judiciary should “certainly be more pro-active, more on the front foot”.

“I will even go ahead to say that the institution, at all levels, needs to become more dynamic in the matters of interpretation of laws,” explained the judge.

Justice Gogoi has also been hearing the contentious National register of citizens in Assam case. He along with justice Nariman are seen to be instrumental in the preparation of the NRC in Assam.

It was by the orders of Justice Gogoi that NRC for Assam is being prepared.

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Satellite images reveal extensive construction of launch pads and bunkers near Chinese nuclear missile silos

Satellite images show that Beijing is constructing a vast web of over 80 launch pads, command bunkers, and electronic warfare facilities to protect its longest-range nuclear missiles in a remote desert complex.

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A vast military complex is rapidly taking shape in a remote Chinese desert, raising significant attention among security scholars. Freshly analyzed satellite images indicate that Beijing is building an expansive network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications nodes. This critical infrastructure is positioned near isolated nuclear silos that house the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles, which are already capable of reaching any city in the United States.

Media reports indicate that the scale of this newly discovered construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure. The entire network is specifically designed to protect and operate China’s land-based nuclear forces. This massive buildup signals a major upgrade in efforts to secure a resilient second-strike capability, highlighting the intensifying nuclear competition with Western powers amidst rising regional tensions.

Protecting second strike capabilities

According to assessments by security analysts, the imagery reveals more than 80 launch pads. These pads are intended for potential use by an expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers as well as air-defense batteries. Furthermore, the newly built facilities appear configured to serve command operations, satellite communications, and electronic warfare functions.

Security experts note that this infrastructure is being deployed on a grand scale, stretching across thousands of square kilometers of desert landscape beyond the primary silo fields. Depending on the exact operational capabilities of these sites, the development represents a highly considerable enhancement and diversification of the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrent.

The primary objective behind safeguarding these desert silos aligns with the stated goal of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent. This military policy remains grounded in the absolute capacity to retaliate effectively if the nation is struck first.

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DK Shivakumar expected to take oath as Karnataka chief minister on June 3

Senior leader DK Shivakumar is set to take office as the new chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, following top-level leadership transitions within the state government.

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Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar is highly likely to take the oath of office as the next chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, according to government sources. The upcoming ceremony marks a major leadership transition in the southern state following recent political developments.

Transition of power

The development follows days of high-level consultations within the party’s central leadership to ensure a smooth transition of power in the state assembly. Media reports indicate that preparations for the oath-taking ceremony have begun, with the event expected to see attendance from top political leaders, party workers, and ministers.

State government officials and party insiders have indicated that the formal schedule and cabinet composition are being finalized ahead of the scheduled date. Further official announcements regarding the swearing-in ceremony are expected to be released soon by the state administration.

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Maharashtra MLC Polls: MVA finalizes 15 seats, tussle remains over two key constituencies

The Maha Vikas Aghadi has ironed out differences across 15 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, leaving Nashik and Nanded as the final points of contention between Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT).

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The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), has successfully reached a seat-sharing understanding for 15 out of 17 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. While a major breakthrough has been achieved, the alliance is currently witnessing a stalemate over Nashik and Nanded, as multiple constituent partners assert their presence in these regions.

According to sources, the distribution plan was designed to prevent internal rifts by respecting the geographic and organizational strongholds of each party.

Congress secures maximum share of seats

Under the initial draft layout, Congress has come out as the largest stakeholder with seven seats in its quota. The party has been assigned constituencies across northern Maharashtra, western Maharashtra, and Vidarbha, where its ground-level network remains sturdy.

The locations likely allocated to Congress feature Solapur, Chandrapur, Yavatmal, Bhandara, Dharashiv, Amravati, and Ahilyanagar. To gear up for the electoral challenge, state party president Harshvardhan Sapkal has already designated senior leaders to observe and coordinate at the constituency level.

Five seats assigned to Uddhav Thackeray faction

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has been allotted five seats under the proposed arrangement, focusing its reach on the Konkan region and Marathwada. The seats projected for the party encompass Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalgaon, Hingoli, Raigad, and Parbhani.

Concurrently, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction is expected to field its candidates from three constituencies: Thane, Pune, and the joint Satara-Sangli seat. Even though Thane has been known as a core stronghold of the traditional Shiv Sena, evolving dynamics inside state politics led to this assignment during discussions.

Stalemate over two key constituencies

Despite finding common ground on most locations, Nashik and Nanded continue to be sources of disagreement. Media reports show that both Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) want the Nashik seat, pointing to their local machinery. On the other hand, Nanded has traditionally stayed a bastion for Congress, but shifting political landscapes have led to claims from alliance partners too.

Leaders from the opposition have stressed that their core objective is to challenge the ruling Mahayuti coalition and prevent votes from splitting through friendly contests. Senior members are expected to hold more rounds of talks over the coming days to untangle the deadlock.

Ruling alliance formula takes shape

Sources close to the matter suggest that the ruling Mahayuti coalition has also neared completion of its election blueprint. Under their anticipated plan, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction might contest Pune and Raigad, whereas the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is tipped to take over Nashik, Thane, Parbhani, and Yavatmal. The remaining council seats are expected to be contested by the BJP.

Political experts are keeping a sharp watch on prospective inner rebellion inside the ruling camp, especially in regions like Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where disgruntled figures might look to explore options alongside independent candidates.

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