Governance

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
20 Jun, 2026

SEBI board reintroduces open-market buyback, Pg23

SEBI reintroduces open-market share buybacks, citing Union Budget 2026-27 capital gains tax reforms, easing corporate capital management and shareholder participation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Jun, 2026

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Jun, 2026

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Jun, 2026

Right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right, says SC, Pg13

Supreme Court declares right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Part III, urging government to legislate for mandatory pedestrian infrastructure and accountability.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
20 Jun, 2026

Delhi HC upholds curbs on Telegram amid NEET row, Pg1

Delhi High Court upholds temporary Telegram ban over NEET cheating row, affirming government's power to block entire platforms under IT Act Section 69A.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
20 Jun, 2026

Sickle cell anaemia to be eradicated by 2047: Murmu, Pg10

President Murmu declares India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, urging collective action and awareness, especially among tribal communities.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
20 Jun, 2026

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

E GovernanceSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
20 Jun, 2026

Police to get app for instant scan of fingerprints, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Abhigyan' app for instant fingerprint verification of 1.3 crore criminal records, boosting police capabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Jun, 2026

Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships, Pg6

India commits $2 billion to domestic drone procurement, pivoting from transactional purchases to strategic partnerships for rapid tech upgrades and indigenous defence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
20 Jun, 2026

Palestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8

Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
20 Jun, 2026

India’s cheapest power is here, the grid must catch up, Pg6

India's grid bottlenecks strand 50 GW of cheap solar and wind power, demanding smart upgrades and policy shifts to unlock 1000 GW clean energy potential.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Jun, 2026

DGCA calls for safety review of uncontrolled airstrips, Pg16

DGCA orders urgent safety review of uncontrolled airstrips nationwide after recent accidents, citing inadequate standards and non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
19 Jun, 2026

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Jun, 2026

Essential upgrades, Pg10

India overhauls economic data: Government updates GDP, CPI, WPI, IIP base years, introduces PPI for enhanced accuracy and global best practices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Jun, 2026

Lopsided solution, Pg10

India mandates cough syrup prescriptions after global deaths, but critics call it a "lopsided solution" ignoring manufacturing failures and regulatory oversight.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Jun, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9

PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
19 Jun, 2026

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.

Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
19 Jun, 2026

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Jun, 2026

Health data must drive action, not just headlines, Pg6

India's health surveys like NFHS-6 fail to drive policy, becoming mere headlines; urgent call for data-driven action and accountability in public health.

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