Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
21 Dec, 2025

Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9

MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
21 Dec, 2025

Powering India's growth: Role of MSMEs & PSBs, Pg4

MSMEs poised to drive India's $5 trillion economy by 2027, with PSU banks playing crucial role through innovative lending.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Dec, 2025

After SC junks poll bonds, trusts' funding to political parties triples, Pg1

Post-Electoral Bond Scrapping, BJP Dominates Political Funding via Trusts, Receiving 82% of Rs 3,811 Crore in 2024-25.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Dec, 2025

How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
20 Dec, 2025

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
20 Dec, 2025

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
20 Dec, 2025

Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12

Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
20 Dec, 2025

Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16

Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
20 Dec, 2025

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Dec, 2025

A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke, private classrooms set up air filters, Pg3

Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms amid concerns over air quality and policy failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Dec, 2025

11111111111 as account number, shut center's, same photos: CAG on gaps in skills scheme, Pg3

CAG reveals irregularities in PMKVY scheme implementation, including fake accounts and training centers, alongside railway signalling failures impacting safety.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
20 Dec, 2025

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Dec, 2025

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
20 Dec, 2025

Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10

Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.

LiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Karnataka House passes anti-hate speech Bill, Pg7

Karnataka passes anti-hate speech bill with jail term of 1-7 years and fine of ₹5,000-₹1 lakh.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Dec, 2025

How to separate BS VI-compliant private vehicles from the older ones, Pg4

Delhi enforces BS VI norms: Non-compliant vehicles face fines, stricter pollution checks, and entry bans to combat rising air pollution.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Dec, 2025

IndiGo under antitrust watchdog CCI's scanner after operational disruptions, Pg13

CCI investigates IndiGo for potential abuse of dominant market position after widespread flight cancellations impacted thousands of passengers nationwide.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency
19 Dec, 2025

New Bill pushes for larger SEBI board, stricter conflict of interest safeguards, Pg13

Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, aims to strengthen SEBI board, enhance investor protection, and decriminalize securities laws.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Dec, 2025

AI start-ups need copyright backing, Pg11

AI copyright proposal threatens Indian start-ups with licensing costs and compliance burdens, potentially stifling innovation and driving businesses abroad.

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