Governance

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Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Jun, 2026

Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9

Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
11 Jun, 2026

​Foreseeable accidents, Pg8

Recent industrial tragedies in Surat and Visakhapatnam expose India's systemic safety failures, 'cost over safety' mindset, and exploitation of contractual labor.

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

Centre approves hike in price for 4 medicines, including 2 cancer drugs, Pg22

Centre approves price hike for two critical cancer drugs, anti-tetanus injections, combating shortages and rising raw material costs.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
11 Jun, 2026

SEBI proposes pooled pay disclosure for AMC employees, Pg21

SEBI proposes pooled remuneration disclosure for AMC employees, sparking transparency concerns over 'star fund manager' pay and investor visibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
11 Jun, 2026

Pandemic preparedness is deeper, must become broader, Pg14

Global pandemic preparedness deepens for known threats like Ebola but remains vulnerable to novel pathogens, facing critical funding cuts and political apathy.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Jun, 2026

Govt. notifies resettlement census on Nicobar island, Pg14

Andaman administration initiates crucial resettlement census on Great Nicobar Island for the massive ₹92,000 crore port, airport, and township project.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
10 Jun, 2026

₹95,962 crore set aside for VB-G RAM G, Pg12

Union Minister announces ₹95,962 crore interim allocation for new Viksit Bharat-GRAM G rural employment scheme, targeting ₹1.25 lakh crore total outlay.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
10 Jun, 2026

Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’, Pg8

Advanced AI 'Mythos' model threatens India's critical infrastructure with zero-day exploits, demanding urgent defensive AI partnerships, dedicated safety institutes, and robust accountability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
9 Jun, 2026

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10

NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
9 Jun, 2026

Strategic afterthought, Pg8

₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
9 Jun, 2026

‘SEBI weighs regulatory changes across IPOs, broking, mutual funds’, Pg15

SEBI Chairman unveils sweeping regulatory reforms for IPOs, broking, mutual funds, and debt markets, aiming to enhance market efficiency and attract foreign capital.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

Education SectorE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
8 Jun, 2026

IIT panel gives nod to CBSE examiner portal, paves way for re-evaluation, Pg8

IIT panel gives final security nod to CBSE's Class 12 re-evaluation portal, enabling student reassessments after fixing critical vulnerabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
8 Jun, 2026

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
7 Jun, 2026

Govt mandates standard edible oil packaging sizes, Pg14

Department of Consumer Affairs mandates nine standard edible oil pack sizes under Legal Metrology for enhanced consumer transparency and informed purchasing.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
6 Jun, 2026

Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13

Andaman & Nicobar proposes elections for Nicobarese tribal councils, sparking fierce debate over traditional governance and alleged Centre's influence on Great Nicobar project.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
6 Jun, 2026

Correcting ‘discrepancies’ is normal practice in statistical exercise, says Census official, Pg12

Census official defends "normal" data corrections amidst allegations of tampering in digital House Listing Operation, citing field inspections and real-time monitoring.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
6 Jun, 2026

Punished for a guilty system, Pg11

Deadly Delhi B&B fire kills 22, exposing rampant illegal construction, regulatory failures, and bureaucratic blame games in urban villages.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its Prevention
6 Jun, 2026

HC dismisses appeal against ED probe by firm linked to Pinarayi daughter, Pg5

Kerala HC bolsters ED's PMLA powers, allowing inquiries and asset attachment without a prior scheduled offence, citing SC precedent.

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