Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
3 Apr, 2026

Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university, Pg14

Education Ministry grants 'Deemed University' status to NCERT, empowering it to offer courses and award degrees, pending UGC norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Apr, 2026

Running around in circles to secure insurance for transplantations, PgII

Organ transplant patients face financial ruin due to inadequate insurance coverage, claim denials, and high post-transplant care costs, despite IRDAI guidelines.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
3 Apr, 2026

ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications, Pg8

Debate erupts over ECI's authority to transfer State officials, raising questions on constitutional powers and federal balance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Apr, 2026

'Bad in law': NGT stays Assam order deploying forest staff for poll duty, Pg8

NGT halts Assam's order deploying forest staff for election duty, citing Biological Diversity Act violation and Supreme Court directives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIT and Computers
3 Apr, 2026

CBSE's new curriculum: 3rd language must in Class 6, vocational education for classes 9 & 10, Pg14

CBSE mandates third language in Class 6 by 2026-27, vocational education for classes 9 & 10 aligning with NEP 2020.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIT and Computers
3 Apr, 2026

Can't govern digital world with rules that keep changing, Pg12

IT Rules amendment introduces governance via advisories, raising concerns about regulatory uncertainty and economic impacts on digital businesses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
3 Apr, 2026

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war impact, Pg10

IGoM addresses West Asia conflict impact: Customs relief, fuel price caps, and LPG supply stability ensured by government.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
2 Apr, 2026

Why Bill to amend FCRA has sparked Controversy, pg13

The Union government defers the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid intense political backlash and concerns that a new "designated authority" could seize assets of NGOs and minority institutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Apr, 2026

V-Cs, Professors of NLUs suggest limiting EC's role, pg7

Legal experts from eight National Law Universities advise the Parliamentary panel on "One Nation, One Election" to limit the Election Commission's discretionary powers and adopt a "constructive no-confidence" model to ensure governmental stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Apr, 2026

LS passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2026, Pg12

Lok Sabha approves Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2026, decriminalizing minor offenses across 79 Central Acts to boost ease of business.

Population and Associated IssuesE Governance
2 Apr, 2026

55,000 households utilise Census self-enumeration portal on day one, Pg10

Census 2027: 55,000 households utilize self-enumeration portal in eight states/UTs; door-to-door verification to follow.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
2 Apr, 2026

Why is India pushing piped gas now?, Pg8

India accelerates piped natural gas (PNG) adoption targeting 12 crore connections by 2034, aiming to reduce LPG import dependence.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
2 Apr, 2026

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
2 Apr, 2026

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

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

India can comfortably cater to PNG demand: govt., Pg1

India eyes 30 crore PNG connections relying on domestic LNG production amid West Asia tensions, incentivizing transition to piped gas.

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

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
1 Apr, 2026

Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2

Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Apr, 2026

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Apr, 2026

Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8

Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.

Parliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
1 Apr, 2026

An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7

Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.

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