Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesDigital exile, Pg6Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges23 Mar, 2026Digital exile, Pg6Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.23 Mar, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentAI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment20 Mar, 2026AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.20 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13NHAI increases FASTag annual pass rate to ₹3,075 for FY27, impacting millions of highway commuters nationwide.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 Mar, 2026NHAI hikes FASTag Annual Pass rate: What has changed?, Pg13NHAI increases FASTag annual pass rate to ₹3,075 for FY27, impacting millions of highway commuters nationwide.16 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationForest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.E GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationE GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation10 Mar, 2026Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.10 Mar, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceAuto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance8 Mar, 2026Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.8 Mar, 2026
Health SectorE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingKarnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.Health SectorE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting7 Mar, 2026Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.7 Mar, 2026
Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE GovernanceMedical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.Health SectorE GovernanceHealth SectorE Governance6 Mar, 2026Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.6 Mar, 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 GovernanceMascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance6 Mar, 2026Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.6 Mar, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWill leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10SEBI to deploy AI and tech for market surveillance, investor awareness, and curbing cyber fraud, ensuring market stability and integrity.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life2 Mar, 2026Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief, Pg10SEBI to deploy AI and tech for market surveillance, investor awareness, and curbing cyber fraud, ensuring market stability and integrity.2 Mar, 2026
E GovernanceGovernment BudgetingE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingUDGAM portalRBI's UDGAM portal simplifies search for unclaimed bank deposits exceeding 10 years, streamlining the claiming process for citizens.E GovernanceGovernment BudgetingE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting28 Feb, 2026UDGAM portalRBI's UDGAM portal simplifies search for unclaimed bank deposits exceeding 10 years, streamlining the claiming process for citizens.28 Feb, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSmoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development27 Feb, 2026Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.27 Feb, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndia's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life26 Feb, 2026India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.26 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE GovernancePM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance24 Feb, 2026PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.24 Feb, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceLet high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance24 Feb, 2026Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.24 Feb, 2026
Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceCentre asks states to wrap up household survey by April-end, Pg11Centre directs states to complete PVTG household survey by April-end for targeted welfare delivery and entitlement card issuance.Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaVulnerable SectionsE Governance22 Feb, 2026Centre asks states to wrap up household survey by April-end, Pg11Centre directs states to complete PVTG household survey by April-end for targeted welfare delivery and entitlement card issuance.22 Feb, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeRailways switches to AI-enabled apps to address grievances, manage crowd better, Pg9Indian Railways integrates AI into RailMadad, Coach Mitra, and RailOne apps for efficient grievance redressal, housekeeping, and ticket confirmation predictions.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life21 Feb, 2026Railways switches to AI-enabled apps to address grievances, manage crowd better, Pg9Indian Railways integrates AI into RailMadad, Coach Mitra, and RailOne apps for efficient grievance redressal, housekeeping, and ticket confirmation predictions.21 Feb, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Panel to unclog roads starts work Feb 26, Pg6Centre reconstitutes high-power committee under Home Secretary to tackle Delhi's crippling traffic congestion through tech and policy interventions.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Feb, 2026Panel to unclog roads starts work Feb 26, Pg6Centre reconstitutes high-power committee under Home Secretary to tackle Delhi's crippling traffic congestion through tech and policy interventions.21 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life‘Accident is not act of god, but act of humans, AI can only help in getting better data and analysis’, Pg17MoRTH launches 'Sanjaya' AI-driven road safety platform across 100 accident-prone districts, inspired by Mahabharata, aiming to reduce casualties through data analysis.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life19 Feb, 2026‘Accident is not act of god, but act of humans, AI can only help in getting better data and analysis’, Pg17MoRTH launches 'Sanjaya' AI-driven road safety platform across 100 accident-prone districts, inspired by Mahabharata, aiming to reduce casualties through data analysis.19 Feb, 2026
Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeHealth SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeTwo digital initiatives to boost health AI ecosystem launched, Pg13Health Minister launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to promote ethical and safe AI deployment within India's healthcare system.Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeHealth SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life18 Feb, 2026Two digital initiatives to boost health AI ecosystem launched, Pg13Health Minister launches SAHI and BODH initiatives to promote ethical and safe AI deployment within India's healthcare system.18 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersAI-powered tool, offering farmers help in their languages, goes live, Pg11Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-powered multilingual tool launched to empower farmers with personalized agricultural information and scheme access via mobile and phone.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of Farmers18 Feb, 2026AI-powered tool, offering farmers help in their languages, goes live, Pg11Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-powered multilingual tool launched to empower farmers with personalized agricultural information and scheme access via mobile and phone.18 Feb, 2026