Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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Parliament and State LegislaturesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
26 Mar, 2026

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

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

When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8

CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
25 Mar, 2026

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
24 Mar, 2026

Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10

RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
24 Mar, 2026

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Mar, 2026

​Digital exile, Pg6

Government increasingly censors social media accounts critical of policies, raising concerns about free speech and digital authoritarianism.

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

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Mar, 2026

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency, Pg6

Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
18 Mar, 2026

Social media content, Pg2

Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.

Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Mar, 2026

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Mar, 2026

​Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Mar, 2026

Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12

Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Mar, 2026

​Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
10 Mar, 2026

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

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

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
4 Mar, 2026

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

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

Safety last, Pg6

Deadly firecracker factory explosions in Andhra Pradesh and Nagpur expose lax safety norms and regulatory oversight, claiming dozens of lives.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
3 Mar, 2026

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

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

CCPA fines firm Rs 8L for misleading ads claiming infants can walk at eight months, Pg4

CCPA penalizes Raising Superstars Enterprises with ₹8L fine for deceptive ads promising accelerated infant development, misleading vulnerable parents.

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