Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationA people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Dec, 2025A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.15 Dec, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAssam govt. reinforces two-child policy for jobs, electoral participation, Pg11Assam reinforces two-child policy for government jobs and electoral participation, offering relaxations to specific communities, effective immediately via 2025 amendment.Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors7 Dec, 2025Assam govt. reinforces two-child policy for jobs, electoral participation, Pg11Assam reinforces two-child policy for government jobs and electoral participation, offering relaxations to specific communities, effective immediately via 2025 amendment.7 Dec, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDo we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors5 Dec, 2025Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.5 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCaste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI, Pg10CJI emphasizes societal unity amidst caste census debate, addressing OBC reservations and 50% quota rule in Maharashtra local body elections.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary26 Nov, 2025Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI, Pg10CJI emphasizes societal unity amidst caste census debate, addressing OBC reservations and 50% quota rule in Maharashtra local body elections.26 Nov, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional BodiesWhat can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg816th 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 StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies19 Nov, 2025What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg816th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.19 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsApex court warns Maharashtra govt. on 50% quota limit, Pg12Supreme Court cautions Maharashtra government against breaching 50% quota limit for OBC reservations in upcoming local body elections.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms18 Nov, 2025Apex court warns Maharashtra govt. on 50% quota limit, Pg12Supreme Court cautions Maharashtra government against breaching 50% quota limit for OBC reservations in upcoming local body elections.18 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationThe Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation14 Nov, 2025The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.14 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDealing with a dogged problem, Pg7Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector11 Nov, 2025Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.11 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRemove stray dogs from public places, orders SC, Pg1Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public places, mandating relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, addressing rising dog-bite incidents.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors8 Nov, 2025Remove stray dogs from public places, orders SC, Pg1Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public places, mandating relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, addressing rising dog-bite incidents.8 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorRemove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector8 Nov, 2025Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.8 Nov, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsNew pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections4 Nov, 2025New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.4 Nov, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasWomen and Women's OrganizationsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBarring MP, Leh now has no elected representatives, Pg12Leh faces representational void as Hill Council term ends; constitutional talks and administrative changes delay fresh elections.Women and Women's OrganizationsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasWomen and Women's OrganizationsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas3 Nov, 2025Barring MP, Leh now has no elected representatives, Pg12Leh faces representational void as Hill Council term ends; constitutional talks and administrative changes delay fresh elections.3 Nov, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorThe vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas, Pg6Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' in schools to boost grassroots democracy and civic engagement among students.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector3 Nov, 2025The vision of Model Youth Gram Sabhas, Pg6Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' in schools to boost grassroots democracy and civic engagement among students.3 Nov, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation24 Oct, 20252006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.24 Oct, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismAfter violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism20 Oct, 2025After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.20 Oct, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismGuns & roses: 210 Maoists surrender in Abujhmad, CM says 'historic day', Pg14.210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, marking a significant blow to Naxal influence after decades of conflict.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism18 Oct, 2025Guns & roses: 210 Maoists surrender in Abujhmad, CM says 'historic day', Pg14.210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad, marking a significant blow to Naxal influence after decades of conflict.18 Oct, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingWhy is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.16 Oct, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationWhy MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Oct, 2025Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.7 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismViolent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism4 Oct, 2025Violent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.4 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismYoung and angry in Leh, Pg17.Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism4 Oct, 2025Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.4 Oct, 2025