Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
20 Mar, 2026

Hosting World Indoor C'ships a stepping stone to Olympic dream, Pg18

India strengthens Olympic bid as Bhubaneswar secures 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships hosting rights, enhancing credentials for 2036 Summer Games.

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.
20 Mar, 2026

Panic bookings of LPG cylinders ebb, ease to nearly pre-war levels, Pg14

LPG cylinder panic bookings decline amidst West Asia conflict; Govt. manages supply through prioritized allocation and increased domestic production.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
19 Mar, 2026

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

Parliamentary panel reveals critical vacancies in UGC and AICTE, hindering regulatory functions and NEP 2020 implementation, with education spending below 6% GDP target.

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

What is new in transgender rights Bill?, Pg8

Transgender Rights Bill sparks controversy over redefined identity, potentially undermining self-determination and NALSA judgment.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Mar, 2026

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency, Pg6

Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for TransparencyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Keep 60% seats free of selection fee; can sit together if PNR is same: Govt, Pg9

DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats free and ensure passengers with same PNR sit together.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Nod to 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under new BHAVYA scheme, Pg15

Government approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, boosting manufacturing and employment.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Mar, 2026

Language row in Karnataka that led to cancellation of Railways exam, Pg14

Karnataka railway exam cancelled amidst language row; Pro-Kannada groups protest Hindi, English-only test, demanding Kannada inclusion as per three-language policy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
18 Mar, 2026

Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9

NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Mar, 2026

A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8

Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
18 Mar, 2026

​Prison outbreak, Pg8

India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.

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

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

ArchitectureUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Mar, 2026

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

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.
18 Mar, 2026

Amid LPG crunch, Govt asks States to fast-track piped gas projects, Pg1

LPG shortage prompts government push for piped natural gas expansion, urging states to expedite approvals for city gas distribution projects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
18 Mar, 2026

On the table: Global media outreach proposal with IIS officers in foreign missions, Pg1

I&B Ministry proposes global media outreach with IIS officers in foreign missions to project India's growth story and counter adverse narratives.

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

Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1

Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.

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.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
17 Mar, 2026

Why India must electrify its kitchens, Pg8

India aims kitchen electrification to cut $26.4 billion LPG imports, boost energy sovereignty via solar, smart grids, and OpenADR technology.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Mar, 2026

Gujarat UCC expert panel to submit report, draft law today, Pg8

Gujarat's UCC expert panel to submit draft law mirroring Uttarakhand's, mandating marriage registration and banning Nikah Halala, aiming for gender equality.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Mar, 2026

For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open, Pg10

Cinema halls to implement audio descriptions and same-language captions in all new films, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

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