Accountability and Ethical Governance

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Jan, 2026

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

10 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

8 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

6 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

11 Dec, 2025

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

11 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8

Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

8 Dec, 2025

What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8

Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.

8 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

6 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface Accountability and Ethical Governance

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface Accountability and Ethical Governance

1 Dec, 2025

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

1 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

29 Nov, 2025

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

CJI to deal with claim that HC judge approached NCLAT member on order, Pg 12

The Supreme Court has highlighted a sensitive allegation involving a High Court judge allegedly influencing a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member in an insolvency matter.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

15 Nov, 2025

CJI to deal with claim that HC judge approached NCLAT member on order, Pg 12

The Supreme Court has highlighted a sensitive allegation involving a High Court judge allegedly influencing a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member in an insolvency matter.

15 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Sebi panel for overhaul of conflict of interest framework: How will it improve transparency?, Pg25

Sebi panel proposes overhaul of conflict of interest framework, including public asset disclosure and investment restrictions for top officials.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

14 Nov, 2025

Sebi panel for overhaul of conflict of interest framework: How will it improve transparency?, Pg25

Sebi panel proposes overhaul of conflict of interest framework, including public asset disclosure and investment restrictions for top officials.

14 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Sebi panel suggests public disclosure of assets for Chairman, whole-time members, Pg19.

Sebi panel proposes public asset disclosure for top officials, stricter conflict-of-interest rules, and whistleblower protection to boost transparency.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

13 Nov, 2025

Sebi panel suggests public disclosure of assets for Chairman, whole-time members, Pg19.

Sebi panel proposes public asset disclosure for top officials, stricter conflict-of-interest rules, and whistleblower protection to boost transparency.

13 Nov, 2025

Accountability and Ethical Governance Corporate Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Tata model faces challenges, needs a charter of reform, Pg15.

Tata Trusts face governance crisis with internal rifts, trustee tenures, and conflict-of-interest concerns, necessitating reforms for transparency and accountability.

Accountability and Ethical Governance Corporate Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

13 Nov, 2025

Tata model faces challenges, needs a charter of reform, Pg15.

Tata Trusts face governance crisis with internal rifts, trustee tenures, and conflict-of-interest concerns, necessitating reforms for transparency and accountability.

13 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life Accountability and Ethical Governance

Petition in SC says GenAI may lead to fake case laws, Pg12

SC to hear plea on GenAI's 'hallucinations' creating fake case laws, biases, demanding regulation in judicial work.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life Accountability and Ethical Governance

11 Nov, 2025

Petition in SC says GenAI may lead to fake case laws, Pg12

SC to hear plea on GenAI's 'hallucinations' creating fake case laws, biases, demanding regulation in judicial work.

11 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Accountability and Ethical Governance

Transparency must in issues of religious oppression: SC judge, Pg 12.

Article discusses Supreme Court observations on ensuring fairness and secularism while handling cases involving religious oppression, arising from review proceedings related to the Akola riots (2023).

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Nov, 2025

Transparency must in issues of religious oppression: SC judge, Pg 12.

10 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Sharp drop in complaints received by Lokpal from peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to 233 this year, Pg1

Lokpal faces scrutiny as complaints plummet from 2,469 to 233 amid concerns over transparency and extravagance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

26 Oct, 2025

Sharp drop in complaints received by Lokpal from peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to 233 this year, Pg1

Lokpal faces scrutiny as complaints plummet from 2,469 to 233 amid concerns over transparency and extravagance.

26 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

To mend a broken system, Pg11.

Public service recruitment faces tech-led overhaul after scams erode trust; calls for transparency, accountability, and national regulatory body.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Accountability and Ethical Governance

13 Oct, 2025

To mend a broken system, Pg11.

Public service recruitment faces tech-led overhaul after scams erode trust; calls for transparency, accountability, and national regulatory body.

13 Oct, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Accountability and Ethical Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Where it all started: RTI activists celebrate 2 decades of the law in Rajasthan's Beawar, Pg8.

RTI activists commemorate 20 years of the RTI Act in Beawar, Rajasthan, protesting against amendments undermining transparency and accountability.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Accountability and Ethical Governance Right to Information and Transparency in Government

13 Oct, 2025

Where it all started: RTI activists celebrate 2 decades of the law in Rajasthan's Beawar, Pg8.

RTI activists commemorate 20 years of the RTI Act in Beawar, Rajasthan, protesting against amendments undermining transparency and accountability.

13 Oct, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

The message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity, Pg8

Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Wickremesinghe for alleged misuse of $50,000 in public funds, sparking political backlash and accountability debates.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Accountability and Ethical Governance Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

22 Sep, 2025

The message beyond ‘ending’ Sri Lanka’s elite impunity, Pg8

Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Wickremesinghe for alleged misuse of $50,000 in public funds, sparking political backlash and accountability debates.

22 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Sep, 2025

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority , Pg6

Justice Nagarathna's dissent exposes Collegium's opacity; questions judiciary's accountability and threatens institutional legitimacy in judicial appointments.

4 Sep, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance