Governance

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
13 Jan, 2026

NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

NIA assumes probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, uncovering a vast network facilitating entry and fake documents, following Delhi Police's initial investigation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Jan, 2026

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
13 Jan, 2026

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
12 Jan, 2026

‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1

X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1

Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
12 Jan, 2026

Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10

FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
12 Jan, 2026

Arbitration Council of India yet to be constituted, Pg10

Arbitration Council of India's formation delayed for six years, hindering institutional arbitration and India's rise as global arbitration hub.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
12 Jan, 2026

Young love, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.

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

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
12 Jan, 2026

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
12 Jan, 2026

‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17

FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13

Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRBasics of Cyber Security
12 Jan, 2026

Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3

India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
12 Jan, 2026

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3

Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
11 Jan, 2026

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Jan, 2026

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Jan, 2026

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Jan, 2026

Govt. launches drive to reduce road accident deaths, Pg10

Government targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030, launching data-driven program in 100 high-risk districts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
10 Jan, 2026

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

NGT finds Varanasi 'Tent City' violated environmental norms, orders compensation recovery and prevents future violations along Ganga.

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