Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCensus first phase to be held from April 1 to Sept. 30 this year, Pg12India's Census 2027 first phase starts April 1, 2026, featuring digital data collection and caste enumeration for first time.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance8 Jan, 2026Census first phase to be held from April 1 to Sept. 30 this year, Pg12India's Census 2027 first phase starts April 1, 2026, featuring digital data collection and caste enumeration for first time.8 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCensus house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5India's Census 2027 house-listing starts April 2026 with digital self-enumeration for the first time since 1931.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance8 Jan, 2026Census house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5India's Census 2027 house-listing starts April 2026 with digital self-enumeration for the first time since 1931.8 Jan, 2026
E GovernanceConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceConservation, Pollution and Degradation'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.E GovernanceConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceConservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Jan, 2026'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.4 Jan, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceTech Support, Pg6Tribal Affairs Ministry leverages Smart India Hackathon for Forest Rights Act web portal, enhancing implementation and monitoring through technology.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance3 Jan, 2026Tech Support, Pg6Tribal Affairs Ministry leverages Smart India Hackathon for Forest Rights Act web portal, enhancing implementation and monitoring through technology.3 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India35% of big project issues due to land acquisition: Cabinet Secy ('NO PLAN TO CHANGE LAND ACQUISITION LAW'), Pg15Cabinet Secretary reveals land acquisition hurdles plague 35% of infrastructure projects under PRAGATI, no changes to land acquisition law planned.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceLand Reforms in India3 Jan, 202635% of big project issues due to land acquisition: Cabinet Secy ('NO PLAN TO CHANGE LAND ACQUISITION LAW'), Pg15Cabinet Secretary reveals land acquisition hurdles plague 35% of infrastructure projects under PRAGATI, no changes to land acquisition law planned.3 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsE GovernanceRobotics and NanotechnologySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsE GovernanceRobotics and NanotechnologyOn property registration and title, Pg12Supreme Court pushes for land record reforms, suggests blockchain for secure, transparent property registration amidst 'traumatic' property transactions.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsE GovernanceRobotics and NanotechnologySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsE GovernanceRobotics and Nanotechnology1 Jan, 2026On property registration and title, Pg12Supreme Court pushes for land record reforms, suggests blockchain for secure, transparent property registration amidst 'traumatic' property transactions.1 Jan, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyReplicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a Democracy29 Dec, 2025Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM, Pg5PM Modi urges states to replicate PRAGATI platform, establish data strategy units, and deregulation cells for improved governance.29 Dec, 2025
Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeHealth SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWhen cough becomes a clue: How AI is amping up public health, Pg12AI revolutionizes Indian healthcare: From cough analysis for TB detection to AI-powered diagnosis, improving access and outcomes in remote areas.Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeHealth SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life29 Dec, 2025When cough becomes a clue: How AI is amping up public health, Pg12AI revolutionizes Indian healthcare: From cough analysis for TB detection to AI-powered diagnosis, improving access and outcomes in remote areas.29 Dec, 2025
Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.Education SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismEducation SectorE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism28 Dec, 2025PM At Chief Secretaries' Meet, Pg6PM Modi chairs Chief Secretaries' meet focusing on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat' and governance reforms, emphasizing education, skilling, and tourism.28 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceUIDAI to expand full-service Aadhaar centres to 473 by September: CEO, Pg12UIDAI to expand Aadhaar centers to 473 by 2026, prioritizes field verification to curb illegal immigration concerns.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance27 Dec, 2025UIDAI to expand full-service Aadhaar centres to 473 by September: CEO, Pg12UIDAI to expand Aadhaar centers to 473 by 2026, prioritizes field verification to curb illegal immigration concerns.27 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceCookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE GovernanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismE Governance24 Dec, 2025Cookies & mustard oil to handcrafted items: Made-in-Tihar products go online, Pg4Tihar Jail launches online sales of inmate-made products via Mystore, eyes Flipkart and Amazon for wider reach and convict welfare.24 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceAs complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance24 Dec, 2025As complaints of stuck refunds mount, I-T Dept cites high ‘ineligible’ claims, Pg15Income Tax Department addresses refund delays, citing ineligible claims under 'NUDGE' campaign, urging revised filings by December 31.24 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePowering India's growth: Role of MSMEs & PSBs, Pg4MSMEs poised to drive India's $5 trillion economy by 2027, with PSU banks playing crucial role through innovative lending.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance21 Dec, 2025Powering India's growth: Role of MSMEs & PSBs, Pg4MSMEs poised to drive India's $5 trillion economy by 2027, with PSU banks playing crucial role through innovative lending.21 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceNew job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance20 Dec, 2025New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.20 Dec, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceCentre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE Governance20 Dec, 2025Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.20 Dec, 2025
E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityHow AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security15 Dec, 2025How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.15 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityAland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security14 Dec, 2025Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.14 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCensus 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance13 Dec, 2025Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.13 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceRs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance13 Dec, 2025Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.13 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceAadhaar app to enable offline sharing by exposing minimal data: UIDAI CEO, Pg14UIDAI to launch new Aadhaar app with digitally signed QR code for secure, offline data sharing and verification.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance12 Dec, 2025Aadhaar app to enable offline sharing by exposing minimal data: UIDAI CEO, Pg14UIDAI to launch new Aadhaar app with digitally signed QR code for secure, offline data sharing and verification.12 Dec, 2025