Governance

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Constitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Apr, 2026

The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8

India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Apr, 2026

Elastic rules, Pg6

India's plastic waste rules amended again, mandates recycled content, allows target deferrals, raising concerns about effectiveness and enforcement.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLand Reforms in India
6 Apr, 2026

​Balance is key, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh reinstates Amaravati as its capital amidst political shifts, resource allocation debates, and regional development concerns.

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

Transforming India’s nuclear power landscape, Pg6

India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 with SHANTI Act, inviting private investment and overhauling regulatory framework.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
6 Apr, 2026

Does the misuse of semaglutide outweigh its benefits?, Pg17

Semaglutide misuse surges post-patent expiry, raising concerns over unsupervised cosmetic use and demanding stricter regulations for patient safety.

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

Relief to wind, solar generators; electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules, Pg13

Electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules for wind, solar generators, offering temporary relief amid renewable energy expansion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Apr, 2026

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle layoffs highlight need for AI skilling, demand creation, and education investment in India's tech sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
6 Apr, 2026

IT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11

IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State Actors
5 Apr, 2026

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?, Pg13

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 proposes stricter regulations on NGOs receiving foreign funds, raising concerns over government overreach and potential misuse.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
5 Apr, 2026

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

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

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
4 Apr, 2026

10 years on, one-third of tax and penalty demands under Black Money Act from Panama Papers, Pg7

₹41,287 crore in tax demands raised under Black Money Act, with ₹13,800 crore linked to Panama Papers.

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

Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17

Parliament passes IBC Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing out-of-court mechanisms and strict NCLT timelines for faster insolvency resolution.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
4 Apr, 2026

How to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11

Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Apr, 2026

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Apr, 2026

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
4 Apr, 2026

Home Ministry revises classification of districts affected by left-wing extremism, Pg10

Home Ministry reclassifies LWE-affected districts into 'LWE affected', 'districts of concern', and 'legacy and thrust districts', signaling evolving counter-Naxal strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
4 Apr, 2026

Compliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12

India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules, easing compliance with tradable certificates and deferred targets amid concerns over enforcement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Apr, 2026

​Lessons unlearned, Pg8

Bihar temple stampede claims nine lives due to mismanagement; highlights need for improved crowd control strategies and disaster preparedness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Apr, 2026

​Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

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