Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
10 Feb, 2026

PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask?, Pg16

PMO's directive barring questions on PM CARES in Lok Sabha raises concerns over parliamentary oversight and government accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
10 Feb, 2026

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

PMKVY faces turbulence: CEO ousted, police complaint filed over misappropriation, and CAG indicts scheme's functioning, raising governance concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceSocial Influence and Persuasion
10 Feb, 2026

From SMS to graded e-mails, Govt’s tax ‘nudge’ makes a mark (60% of 1.11 crore respondents to I-T's compliance campaign were non-filers), Pg1

Income Tax Department's 'Nudge' campaign boosts tax compliance; 60% of respondents were non-filers, yielding ₹8,800 crore in additional tax.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Feb, 2026

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
9 Feb, 2026

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
9 Feb, 2026

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
9 Feb, 2026

From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1

Union Secretaries get performance report cards based on file disposal, output, expenditure, and grievance redressal, promoting efficiency and accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
7 Feb, 2026

Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9

Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber Security
7 Feb, 2026

Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTP, Pg1

RBI proposes Rs 25,000 compensation for digital fraud victims, even with OTP sharing, funded by Deposit Education and Awareness Fund.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Feb, 2026

​Distressing regularity, Pg6

Meghalaya mining tragedy exposes governance failures; urgent reforms needed to curb illegal rat-hole mining and protect vulnerable workers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Feb, 2026

Sports Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses, Pg20

Sports Ministry mandates oversight at international events after India Open criticism to bolster 2036 Olympics bid.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
4 Feb, 2026

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
4 Feb, 2026

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

Debate intensifies over MPLADS scheme's efficacy after misuse allegations; data shows high utilization, transparency concerns persist.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jan, 2026

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
31 Jan, 2026

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6

Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
30 Jan, 2026

In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10

CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
29 Jan, 2026

66% sanitation workers in Central govt. from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT report, Pg14

DoPT report reveals 66% of sanitation workers in Central government are from SC, ST, and OBC groups.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
29 Jan, 2026

‘Can verify age on Aadhaar app under DPDP Act’, Pg15

UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app enabling age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and security for citizens.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
26 Jan, 2026

Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew to space, gets Ashok Chakra, Pg14

President approves gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakra to Shubhanshu Shukla for space mission and other military decorations to armed forces personnel.

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