Governance

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

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
10 Apr, 2026

What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do?, Pg10

Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Decriminalizes minor offenses across 79 Central Acts, promoting ease of business and reducing judicial burden.

Representation of the People's ActPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Apr, 2026

Have elections in India become plutocratic?, Pg9

Experts debate the increasing influence of money in Indian elections, questioning fairness, transparency, and potential reforms after electoral bond scheme.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
10 Apr, 2026

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
10 Apr, 2026

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
9 Apr, 2026

Why India wants fast breeder reactors, Pg8

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking a crucial step towards sustainable nuclear energy and long-term fuel security.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
9 Apr, 2026

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
9 Apr, 2026

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill, decriminalizing 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts, fostering trust-based compliance and reducing court congestion.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
9 Apr, 2026

The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing, Pg6

NITI Aayog report reveals India's sports equipment manufacturing challenges, including cost disadvantages and lack of global brands, hindering export potential.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Apr, 2026

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Apr, 2026

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
8 Apr, 2026

SEBI gives breather to IPO-bound firms, Pg13

SEBI eases IPO norms, extending clearance validity until September 2026, amidst market volatility and geopolitical tensions affecting fundraising.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActE Governance
7 Apr, 2026

SC denies Bengal’s plea to delay locking of poll rolls, Pg1

Supreme Court denies Bengal's plea to delay freezing electoral rolls; orders NIA probe into Malda incident during voter verification.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
7 Apr, 2026

Understanding India’s internet censorship regime, Pg10

Study reveals inconsistent internet censorship in India; ISPs arbitrarily block websites despite uniform government orders due to lack of standardization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Apr, 2026

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

NGT finds NHAI violated environmental norms by encroaching on Delhi wetland during UER-II construction, orders review.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
7 Apr, 2026

​Arrest the grief, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as sand mining mafia threatens Chambal sanctuary's ecosystem, highlighting governance failures and need for livelihood solutions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
7 Apr, 2026

Custodial deaths in 2020: Death penalty for 9 TN cops, Pg9

Tamil Nadu cops get death penalty in 2020 custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
7 Apr, 2026

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
7 Apr, 2026

Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17

Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, affirms adults' right to choose partners, criminalizes honour killings, and establishes support systems for inter-caste couples.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Apr, 2026

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.

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