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AFSPA Provisions Explained: Key Features and Powers
AFSPA, enacted in 1958, grants armed forces special powers in areas declared “disturbed” under Section 3. It permits the use of force, arrest, search and destruction of certain insurgent infrastructure, with legal protection under Section 6. Its continuation raises concerns over human rights and accountability, requiring regular review, civilian policing and dialogue.
India Names 27 Places in Arunachal Pradesh on Official Map
The official nomenclature of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh by India strengthens its sovereignty and negates the attempts by China to rename them. The step reflects the significance of map-making in international politics. It also emphasises the significance of good maps, border infrastructure, strategic preparation, diplomacy, and efforts for an acceptable India-China border settlement.