FRONT PAGE Women Army officers eligible for permanent commission: SC NATIONAL India’s bird population suffers long-term decline Peninsular command by next year end, says General Rawat Govt. presented opposite positions: SC Why delay appointments, asks SC Court begins hearing on religious rights OPINION Women-at-arms A royal mess May the Force be strengthened Protecting children’s right to protest India’s disturbing trauma narrative BUSSINESS NCLAT allows JSW Steel to acquire Bhushan Power Moody’s cuts India GDP forecast; ‘demand, credit growth critical’