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Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Dec, 2025

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Rearguard action, Pg6

Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

18 Dec, 2025

Rearguard action, Pg6

Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.

18 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

18 Dec, 2025

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

18 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Dec, 2025

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

18 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

18 Dec, 2025

As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.

18 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

18 Dec, 2025

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

18 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Dec, 2025

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.

18 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12

Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

18 Dec, 2025

National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12

Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.

18 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Dec, 2025

In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10

India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Dec, 2025

On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10

India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

18 Dec, 2025

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1

Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Dec, 2025

Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1

Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII

Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Dec, 2025

Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII

Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.

17 Dec, 2025

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

‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11

Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.

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

17 Dec, 2025

‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11

Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.

17 Dec, 2025

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Dec, 2025

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

17 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Dec, 2025

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

17 Dec, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

17 Dec, 2025

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

17 Dec, 2025