Governance

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
25 Jul, 2026

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 5Rs of responsive tax governance; Calls for greater tax certainty and reduced litigation at the 167th Income Tax celebrations in New Delhi today

FM Sitharaman outlines '5Rs of Responsive Tax Governance' for taxpayer-centric administration, leveraging Income-tax Act, 2025 and technology for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
25 Jul, 2026

India's Services Exports Rise to USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26, Led by Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Business Services

India's services exports soar to USD 421.3 billion by FY26, propelled by telecommunications, IT, and business services, bolstered by strategic FTAs.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFood Processing and Related Industries
25 Jul, 2026

DPIIT's One District One Product Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts

DPIIT's ODOP initiative boosts 1,244 unique products across 773 districts, leveraging PMFME, Unity Malls, and GeM for market access and global exports.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Jul, 2026

Cabinet approves scheme of Chemical Parks “Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan)

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme, establishing three dedicated chemical parks to boost industrial growth, exports, and sustainable development.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Jul, 2026

Peaceful protest is a Constitutional right': 140 Bombay HC lawyers condemn police action, Pg8

140 Bombay HC lawyers condemn Mumbai Police's prohibitory orders, citing constitutional right to peaceful protest and mass detentions.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its Prevention
24 Jul, 2026

Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6

Parliamentary Finance Panel urges urgent, comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, citing 12 crore Indian investors and existing regulatory vacuum.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEthics and Human Interface
24 Jul, 2026

Doping setback, Pg2

India tops WADA doping report, facing reduced qualification slots; Sports Ministry plans to criminalize doping amidst 2030 CWG and 2036 Olympics bids.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
24 Jul, 2026

Mobile Internet shut around Jantar Mantar, Pg4

MHA invokes new Telecommunications Act 2023, suspending mobile internet around Jantar Mantar amid student protests, disrupting daily life and digital payments.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
24 Jul, 2026

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

Endless trials, legal loopholes, and systemic failures plague paper leak investigations, undermining examination integrity and justice across India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
24 Jul, 2026

Adani Power eyes 2 sites in MP for nuclear projects, waits for 'rules', Pg15

Adani Power eyes Bina, Nigrie sites in Madhya Pradesh for ambitious nuclear power projects, targeting 10 GWe by 2035 following private sector opening.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and Computers
24 Jul, 2026

EU imposes $1 bn fine on Google over antitrust breaches, Pg14

EU slaps Google with $1 billion antitrust fine for favoring its own services, intensifying global Big Tech crackdown.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

The many benefits of replacing paper currency notes with durable plastic ones, Pg13

RBI subsidiary floats tender for plastic currency trial, eyeing enhanced durability, reduced costs, and environmental benefits, despite import dependency concerns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

The green we celebrate, the forests we fell, Pg11

Uttarakhand youth stage 'Black Harela' protest against felling 4,000 trees for highway expansion, sparking fierce environmental debate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

Floods shift course. State response is static, Pg10

Unprecedented floods from Nagaland's 'wall of water' devastate Upper Assam, exposing static state response to Brahmaputra's shifting course and climate change.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM steps in: Fast-track courts to punish exam leak guilty, tough new law on way, Pg1

PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fast, Pg1

PM Modi vows strict action against paper leaks, announces new Bill in Parliament, as Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike over NEET irregularities; Higher Education Secretary reshuffled.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
24 Jul, 2026

Delhi Police’s detention power under NSA extended, Pg12

Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

How should cities reclaim footpaths?, Pg10

Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.

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