Governance

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Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment Models
18 Jun, 2026

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

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

10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13

National Stock Exchange files mega IPO document with SEBI after decade-long regulatory hurdles, eyeing up to Rs 30,000 crore valuation.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
18 Jun, 2026

Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11

NITI Aayog mandates district-level GDP estimates, revolutionizing bottom-up economic planning, fiscal devolution, and India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
18 Jun, 2026

On cough syrups, a long overdue prescription, Pg10

Centre mandates prescription-only cough syrup sales, removing Schedule K exemption after 140+ child deaths linked to regulatory failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
18 Jun, 2026

Exam failures run deeper than Telegram, Pg10

Telegram ban for NEET paper leaks draws fire as critics label it executive overreach, failing to address systemic examination integrity flaws.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app in India until Monday, citing NTA's request to combat widespread NEET exam cheating rackets.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
17 Jun, 2026

SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12

Supreme Court seeks Centre, States' response on Aadhaar misuse by illegal immigrants for benefits and voter registration, undermining electoral integrity.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Jun, 2026

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai face chronic water crisis; experts propose five urgent solutions including leak detection, wastewater management, and public emergency plans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
17 Jun, 2026

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Jun, 2026

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Union Health Ministry mandates licensed pharmacy sales for cough syrups, revoking village exemptions after tragic child deaths.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
17 Jun, 2026

States' development, welfare spending surges 131% in 10 years: CAG, Pg17

States' welfare and development spending skyrockets 131% in a decade, CAG report reveals, with revenue expenditure dominating budgets.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismPoverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 Jun, 2026

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Jun, 2026

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
16 Jun, 2026

Indian seafarers not to be deployed in conflict zones: DGS, Pg12

DGS issues urgent advisory, halting Indian seafarer deployment to conflict zones after three deaths in U.S. strike off Oman, citing escalating Gulf risks.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Jun, 2026

​Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Jun, 2026

Odisha village to get crocodile alert system under ‘Smart Village’ plan, Pg14

Odisha's Kusunpur village gets AI-powered crocodile alert system and comprehensive tech upgrade under CSIR's 'Smart Village' initiative, boosting livelihoods and infrastructure.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
15 Jun, 2026

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime, Pg9

New IBC 2026 amendment's CIIRP faces scrutiny for limiting initiation rights to select financial institutions, raising concerns over fairness and constitutional validity.

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