Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
28 Oct, 2025

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 Oct, 2025

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
28 Oct, 2025

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Kerala U-turns on PM-SHRI school scheme amid funding disputes, sparking political clash over NEP 2020 implementation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Oct, 2025

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Delhi bans non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from November 1st to combat rising air pollution, exempting CNG, LNG, and EVs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
28 Oct, 2025

Govt clears seven projects worth ₹5,532 cr under electronics components scheme, Pg13.

Government approves ₹5,532 crore electronics component manufacturing projects, boosting local production and aiming to cut import bill by ₹20,000 crore.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
28 Oct, 2025

MoRTH flags poor DPR behind delays in long tunnel projects, calls for prior consultation, Pg13.

MoRTH mandates prior consultation for long tunnel projects (>1.5km) due to DPR inadequacies, aiming to expedite approvals and reduce delays.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
27 Oct, 2025

Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to clearly label any AI-generated, deepfake, or synthetically altered content shared online, citing risks of misinformation and disruption to the level playing field during elections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Oct, 2025

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance
27 Oct, 2025

U.K. interested in e-Courts project; team to visit India next week, Pg10

U.K. shows interest in India's e-Courts project; delegation to visit for digital infrastructure and virtual court insights.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
27 Oct, 2025

Most people extradited to India are economic offenders: data, Pg7

India intensifies extradition efforts; 35% of those extradited are economic offenders, with UAE and U.S. leading extraditions.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
27 Oct, 2025

Hands-off approach, Pg6

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar winners announced amid transparency concerns; awards lack cash component, mirroring Padma structure, raising politicization fears.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors
26 Oct, 2025

Govt set to hike print media ad rates by 26%, reform TRP ratings, Pg1.

The Government of India plans to increase advertisement rates for print media by 26% and introduce reforms in television TRP (Television Rating Points) measurement, aiming to support the struggling traditional media sector amid digital competition and post-election media restructuring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Oct, 2025

Have ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.

In the lead-up to Deepavali 2025, debates have resurfaced over whether “green crackers”—fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI to reduce particulate emissions—have effectively reduced air pollution levels in India, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
26 Oct, 2025

Centre plans to safeguard traditional media amid digital disruption: Minister, Pg11

Centre to safeguard traditional media through reforms in radio, TV, DTH sectors amid digital disruption; TRP guidelines being formulated.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
26 Oct, 2025

Sharp drop in complaints received by Lokpal from peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to 233 this year, Pg1

Lokpal faces scrutiny as complaints plummet from 2,469 to 233 amid concerns over transparency and extravagance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Oct, 2025

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

Environmentalists and wildlife activists have urged the Union Environment Ministry to intervene in the illegal discharge of toxic leachate from the Bandhwari landfill into the Aravalis, raising concerns over health and ecological damage.

LiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Oct, 2025

Gyan Bharatam Mission to ink pact with institutes, Pg12

Culture Ministry's Gyan Bharatam Mission partners with 20 institutes to conserve and digitize manuscripts, preserving India's heritage.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Oct, 2025

EC warns parties against misuse of AI-generated content during elections, Pg12

Election Commission cautions parties against AI-generated content misuse, mandating 'AI-Generated' labels for transparency in Bihar polls.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Oct, 2025

Respect the health rights of India’s children, Pg8

Contaminated cough syrup deaths highlight regulatory gaps; India needs robust paediatric pharmacovigilance, essential medicine list, and strict OTC regulation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Oct, 2025

Sleeping deathtraps, Pg8

Bus fires expose lax safety standards; government urged to enforce stricter regulations and crash testing for sleeper buses nationwide.

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