Governance

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Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
13 Dec, 2025

Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1

Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
12 Dec, 2025

Aadhaar app to enable offline sharing by exposing minimal data: UIDAI CEO, Pg14

UIDAI to launch new Aadhaar app with digitally signed QR code for secure, offline data sharing and verification.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Dec, 2025

Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgII

Air pollution crisis: India faces rising mortality, cardiovascular harm, and neurological impacts, demanding urgent action and health-centered strategies.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
12 Dec, 2025

DPIIT signals Copyright Act changes to address AI issues, Pg14

DPIIT proposes Copyright Act amendments for AI, including 'blanket licensing' and royalty payouts to content publishers within three years.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
12 Dec, 2025

The stark reality of educational costs in India, Pg8

NSS 80th Round Survey reveals rising education costs, impacting access for lower-income families despite free education guarantee.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
12 Dec, 2025

2,805 died awaiting organ transplant since 2020: Govt, Pg6

2,805 Indians die awaiting organ transplants since 2020; Delhi reports highest deaths due to deceased donor shortage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
12 Dec, 2025

AI firms to pay part of global revenue as royalty for using content of Indian creators, Pg17

Government proposes AI firms to pay royalties to Indian content creators based on global revenue for copyrighted data usage.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
11 Dec, 2025

Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8

IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models
11 Dec, 2025

Over ₹1.8 lakh crore invested under PLI schemes: govt., Pg1

₹1.88 lakh crore invested across 14 sectors under PLI schemes, generating ₹17 lakh crore in production and 12.3 lakh jobs.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsAccountability and Ethical Governance
11 Dec, 2025

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
11 Dec, 2025

​AI must pay, Pg6

DPIIT proposes mandatory licensing for AI data scraping, ensuring content creators are remunerated by AI developers based on revenue.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, Pg1

Karnataka's new Bill proposes strict penalties and imprisonment to curb hate speech and hate crimes, facing opposition in the Assembly.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
11 Dec, 2025

Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6

Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17

Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Dec, 2025

India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10

India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill, Pg1

Karnataka's new hate speech bill proposes up to 10 years jail for repeat offenders, sparking debate on free speech.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsE GovernanceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
10 Dec, 2025

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

Civil society raises alarm over global expansion of Aadhaar-like ID systems, citing privacy and exclusion risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Dec, 2025

Ensure free content access for LLMs, says working paper, Pg14

Government panel suggests mandatory free content access for AI LLMs, proposes copyright society for royalty distribution, sparking debate over innovation tax.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Dec, 2025

Value of water: evaluating the pricelessness of clean, potable water, Pg11

Odisha study reveals households highly value clean water when easily accessible, impacting WTP/WTA, challenging previous undervaluation assumptions.

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