Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

7 Apr, 2026

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.

7 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Apr, 2026

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.

7 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

IT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11

IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Apr, 2026

IT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11

IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.

6 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

5 Apr, 2026

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

5 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

10 years on, one-third of tax and penalty demands under Black Money Act from Panama Papers, Pg7

₹41,287 crore in tax demands raised under Black Money Act, with ₹13,800 crore linked to Panama Papers.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 Apr, 2026

10 years on, one-third of tax and penalty demands under Black Money Act from Panama Papers, Pg7

₹41,287 crore in tax demands raised under Black Money Act, with ₹13,800 crore linked to Panama Papers.

4 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

How to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11

Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

4 Apr, 2026

How to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11

Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.

4 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Apr, 2026

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

4 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Accountability and Ethical Governance

4 Apr, 2026

Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

4 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

2 Apr, 2026

Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10

Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.

2 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

2 Apr, 2026

How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7

Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.

2 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

1 Apr, 2026

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

1 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7

Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

1 Apr, 2026

An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7

Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.

1 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

I-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17

Income Tax Department achieves record 219 APAs in FY24, surpassing 1,000 total agreements, boosting tax certainty and ease of business.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

1 Apr, 2026

I-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17

Income Tax Department achieves record 219 APAs in FY24, surpassing 1,000 total agreements, boosting tax certainty and ease of business.

1 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5

Delhi Jal Board integrates AI chatbots and mobile app for real-time water issue redressal, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

31 Mar, 2026

AI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5

Delhi Jal Board integrates AI chatbots and mobile app for real-time water issue redressal, enhancing transparency and accountability.

31 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

We have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13

Report reveals underutilization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes despite SNA-SPARSH implementation, highlighting last-mile delivery challenges and procedural bottlenecks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

31 Mar, 2026

We have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13

Report reveals underutilization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes despite SNA-SPARSH implementation, highlighting last-mile delivery challenges and procedural bottlenecks.

31 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21

Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

31 Mar, 2026

Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21

Government seeks tighter control over independent news creators via IT Rules amendment, raising concerns about online speech regulation.

31 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11

I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

28 Mar, 2026

Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11

I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.

28 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

27 Mar, 2026

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

27 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

27 Mar, 2026

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability