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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 Feb, 2026

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

13 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Feb, 2026

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

13 Feb, 2026

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

12 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

12 Feb, 2026

Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1

Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.

12 Feb, 2026

Literature The Freedom Struggle Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

12 Feb, 2026

Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14

Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Feb, 2026

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

12 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

12 Feb, 2026

Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15

RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Feb, 2026

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

12 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Feb, 2026

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

11 Feb, 2026

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

11 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8

Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Feb, 2026

A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8

Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.

11 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

11 Feb, 2026

Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10

Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

11 Feb, 2026

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

11 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Feb, 2026

Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

11 Feb, 2026

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.

11 Feb, 2026