Ethics

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Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceSocial Influence and Persuasion
10 Feb, 2026

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

Income Tax Department's 'Nudge' campaign boosts tax compliance; 60% of respondents were non-filers, yielding ₹8,800 crore in additional tax.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
9 Feb, 2026

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesAccountability and Ethical GovernanceChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
22 Jan, 2026

Should corruption charges need prior sanction?, Pg8

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act regarding prior sanction for investigating public servants.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
21 Jan, 2026

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest, Pg1

MHA panel considers 'kill switch' and insurance to combat digital arrest, aiming to protect users from financial fraud.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMoney Laundering and its PreventionAccountability and Ethical Governance
20 Jan, 2026

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
19 Jan, 2026

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
15 Jan, 2026

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
15 Jan, 2026

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6

Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
15 Jan, 2026

Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesProbity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical BasisChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
14 Jan, 2026

SC differs on sanction to try public servants, Pg1

Supreme Court split over mandatory sanction for prosecuting public servants under anti-corruption law, raising constitutional questions and referral to larger bench.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
14 Jan, 2026

SC delivers split verdict on prior approval clause in anti-graft law, Pg8

Supreme Court split over anti-corruption law's prior approval clause, Justice Nagarathna deems it 'unconstitutional', matter referred to larger bench.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
10 Jan, 2026

DPDP Act does not ‘dilute’ RTI Act, A-G says in opinion, Pg10

Attorney-General asserts DPDP Act doesn't weaken RTI, citing Section 8(2) allowing disclosure when public interest outweighs privacy concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureMoney Laundering and its PreventionAccountability and Ethical Governance
10 Jan, 2026

​Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEthics and Human Interface
9 Jan, 2026

There are no easy villains or answers, Pg11

Gig workers' strike exposes the dark side of India's booming gig economy, demanding fair wages and social security.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateAccountability and Ethical Governance
8 Jan, 2026

‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism, Pg6

NATGRID's integration with NPR raises concerns over mass surveillance, lacking statutory framework, and potential for biased algorithmic policing, threatening civil liberties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
7 Jan, 2026

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
6 Jan, 2026

What does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10

SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationAccountability and Ethical Governance
6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

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