Ethics

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

How ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9

Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

6 May, 2026

How ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9

Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.

6 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

4 May, 2026

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

4 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

29 Apr, 2026

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.

29 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Corporate Governance

Women underrepresented on boards despite compliance, while some place family members as a form of 'token', Pg13

Corporate India struggles with genuine female representation on boards despite legal mandates, revealing tokenism and compliance-driven appointments.

Women and Women's Organizations Corporate Governance

27 Apr, 2026

Women underrepresented on boards despite compliance, while some place family members as a form of 'token', Pg13

Corporate India struggles with genuine female representation on boards despite legal mandates, revealing tokenism and compliance-driven appointments.

27 Apr, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Research reveals AI chatbots' sycophantic tendencies reinforce user biases, hindering empathy and promoting self-centeredness, raising ethical concerns.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

26 Apr, 2026

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Research reveals AI chatbots' sycophantic tendencies reinforce user biases, hindering empathy and promoting self-centeredness, raising ethical concerns.

26 Apr, 2026

Ethics and Human Interface Moral and Political Attitudes Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

Article analyzes the erosion of ethics in modern politics, exemplified by war, dehumanization, and moral incoherence, advocating for reinstating ethical foundations.

Ethics and Human Interface Moral and Political Attitudes Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

25 Apr, 2026

The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age, Pg8

Article analyzes the erosion of ethics in modern politics, exemplified by war, dehumanization, and moral incoherence, advocating for reinstating ethical foundations.

25 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Cancer cure must not be hostage to Big Pharma, Pg11

Cancer drug Keytruda's high cost and patent issues spark ethical concerns; India urged to boost biosimilar production and innovation.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

17 Apr, 2026

Cancer cure must not be hostage to Big Pharma, Pg11

Cancer drug Keytruda's high cost and patent issues spark ethical concerns; India urged to boost biosimilar production and innovation.

17 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

The alarming rise of medicalisation in India, Pg6

India confronts rising medicalisation as anti-obesity drugs surge, sparking concerns over side effects, ethical practices, and market influence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

15 Apr, 2026

The alarming rise of medicalisation in India, Pg6

India confronts rising medicalisation as anti-obesity drugs surge, sparking concerns over side effects, ethical practices, and market influence.

15 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Custodial deaths in 2020: Death penalty for 9 TN cops, Pg9

Tamil Nadu cops get death penalty in 2020 custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

7 Apr, 2026

Custodial deaths in 2020: Death penalty for 9 TN cops, Pg9

Tamil Nadu cops get death penalty in 2020 custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.

7 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

5 Apr, 2026

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

5 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Apr, 2026

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

4 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Apr, 2026

Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

4 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Why Bill to amend FCRA has sparked Controversy, pg13

The Union government defers the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid intense political backlash and concerns that a new "designated authority" could seize assets of NGOs and minority institutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

2 Apr, 2026

Why Bill to amend FCRA has sparked Controversy, pg13

The Union government defers the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid intense political backlash and concerns that a new "designated authority" could seize assets of NGOs and minority institutions.

2 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

2 Apr, 2026

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

2 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

2 Apr, 2026

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

2 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

2 Apr, 2026

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

2 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

1 Apr, 2026

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

1 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers