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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

SC flags issues in property registration, says examine blockchain tech

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to explore blockchain for transparent property registration, addressing systemic deficiencies in existing laws.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life

8 Nov, 2025

SC flags issues in property registration, says examine blockchain tech

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to explore blockchain for transparent property registration, addressing systemic deficiencies in existing laws.

8 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act, Pg12.

National Board for Wildlife panel recommends higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act to prevent exploitation and illegal trade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Nov, 2025

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act, Pg12.

National Board for Wildlife panel recommends higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act to prevent exploitation and illegal trade.

8 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Remove 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 Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

8 Nov, 2025

Remove 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

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

7 Nov, 2025

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

7 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

7 Nov, 2025

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

7 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

7 Nov, 2025

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

7 Nov, 2025

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

7 Nov, 2025

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

7 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

7 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

7 Nov, 2025

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

7 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Nov, 2025

Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.

RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.

7 Nov, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

7 Nov, 2025

Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.

Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.

7 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Centre’s governance guidelines for AI call for trust and safety, Pg1

Government releases AI Governance Guidelines promoting innovation with guardrails, emphasizing trust, safety, and a hands-off regulatory approach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Nov, 2025

Centre’s governance guidelines for AI call for trust and safety, Pg1

Government releases AI Governance Guidelines promoting innovation with guardrails, emphasizing trust, safety, and a hands-off regulatory approach.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Nov, 2025

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Challenges facing the upcoming income survey, Pg10

India's first Household Income Survey 2026 faces challenges due to sensitive income questions and respondent reluctance, impacting data accuracy.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

6 Nov, 2025

Challenges facing the upcoming income survey, Pg10

India's first Household Income Survey 2026 faces challenges due to sensitive income questions and respondent reluctance, impacting data accuracy.

6 Nov, 2025

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Data, dissent and uncertainty, Pg9

Karnataka's socio-economic survey faces resistance and legal challenges amidst caste dynamics and political opposition, raising concerns about social justice.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Nov, 2025

Data, dissent and uncertainty, Pg9

Karnataka's socio-economic survey faces resistance and legal challenges amidst caste dynamics and political opposition, raising concerns about social justice.

6 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Death on the move, Pg8

India's roads claim over 400 lives daily due to infrastructural gaps, lax licensing, and inadequate trauma care.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Nov, 2025

Death on the move, Pg8

India's roads claim over 400 lives daily due to infrastructural gaps, lax licensing, and inadequate trauma care.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

6 Nov, 2025

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

6 Nov, 2025

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

Starlink enters India, signs deal with Maharashtra, Pg9.

Maharashtra partners with Starlink to provide satellite internet in remote areas, bridging digital divide and boosting connectivity for critical infrastructure.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

6 Nov, 2025

Starlink enters India, signs deal with Maharashtra, Pg9.

Maharashtra partners with Starlink to provide satellite internet in remote areas, bridging digital divide and boosting connectivity for critical infrastructure.

6 Nov, 2025