Constitutional Bodies

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Letter against spirit, Pg6

Election Commission defends voter roll revision amid concerns over citizen harassment and eroding trust in electoral process.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

8 Jan, 2026

Letter against spirit, Pg6

Election Commission defends voter roll revision amid concerns over citizen harassment and eroding trust in electoral process.

8 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

EC says it has constitutional duty to bar foreigners from voter rolls, Pg1

EC defends special electoral roll revision in Supreme Court, asserting constitutional duty to exclude foreigners from voter lists.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

7 Jan, 2026

EC says it has constitutional duty to bar foreigners from voter rolls, Pg1

EC defends special electoral roll revision in Supreme Court, asserting constitutional duty to exclude foreigners from voter lists.

7 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

22 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections

Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8

NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections

15 Dec, 2025

Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8

NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.

15 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Opposition seeks change in panel to select Election Commissioners, Pg13

Opposition demands CJI and Rajya Sabha Leader inclusion in Election Commissioners' selection panel, alleging EC neutrality concerns and electoral roll irregularities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

10 Dec, 2025

Opposition seeks change in panel to select Election Commissioners, Pg13

Opposition demands CJI and Rajya Sabha Leader inclusion in Election Commissioners' selection panel, alleging EC neutrality concerns and electoral roll irregularities.

10 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

A deep cleaning of India’s electoral rolls, Pg9

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision 2025 faces scrutiny over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement, sparking constitutional debates and legal challenges.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

10 Dec, 2025

A deep cleaning of India’s electoral rolls, Pg9

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision 2025 faces scrutiny over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement, sparking constitutional debates and legal challenges.

10 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

4 Dec, 2025

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

4 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

EC's Bihar revision sparks citizenship concerns; SC intervenes on Aadhaar, raising questions on electoral roll accuracy and disenfranchisement risks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

2 Dec, 2025

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

EC's Bihar revision sparks citizenship concerns; SC intervenes on Aadhaar, raising questions on electoral roll accuracy and disenfranchisement risks.

2 Dec, 2025

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

How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10

Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.

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

24 Nov, 2025

How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10

Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.

24 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

19 Nov, 2025

What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.

19 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Burden of proof, Pg6

Rahul Gandhi alleges 25 lakh 'fake' votes in Haryana election, raising concerns over electoral roll integrity and ECI's transparency.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Nov, 2025

Burden of proof, Pg6

Rahul Gandhi alleges 25 lakh 'fake' votes in Haryana election, raising concerns over electoral roll integrity and ECI's transparency.

10 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

8 Nov, 2025

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

8 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

7 Nov, 2025

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

7 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Nov, 2025

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

7 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

29 Oct, 2025

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

29 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Oct, 2025

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters by December 4.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Oct, 2025

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters by December 4.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

24 Oct, 2025

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.

24 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Ahead of pan-India SIR, poll body tracks progress of voter mapping, Pg1

Election Commission reviews voter mapping progress ahead of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to standardize addresses and correct discrepancies.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

23 Oct, 2025

Ahead of pan-India SIR, poll body tracks progress of voter mapping, Pg1

Election Commission reviews voter mapping progress ahead of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to standardize addresses and correct discrepancies.

23 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies