Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRelease services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15Expert panel urges monthly compilation and 60-day release of Index of Services Production, improving economic data timeliness.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment8 Jul, 2026Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15Expert panel urges monthly compilation and 60-day release of Index of Services Production, improving economic data timeliness.8 Jul, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMedia's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability7 Jul, 2026Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.7 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndia’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability5 Jul, 2026India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.5 Jul, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityDelhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability5 Jul, 2026Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.5 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1India to mandate local offices, compliance officers for VPNs, aiming to curb content blocking bypass and enhance digital control.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBasics of Cyber Security3 Jul, 2026Govt looks at stricter rules for VPN providers: Office in India, appoint compliance officials, Pg1India to mandate local offices, compliance officers for VPNs, aiming to curb content blocking bypass and enhance digital control.3 Jul, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceHow insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance2 Jul, 2026How insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.2 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCriminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance1 Jul, 2026Criminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.1 Jul, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthData doubts, Pg8India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth1 Jul, 2026Data doubts, Pg8India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.1 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyPM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy1 Jul, 2026PM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.1 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityNew FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability1 Jul, 2026New FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.1 Jul, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Jun, 2026Rajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.30 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyPM set to meet top officials today; deregulation, reforms on agenda, Pg10PM Modi convenes top secretaries to push deregulation and reforms for 'Viksit Bharat', focusing on ease of business and living through high-level committees.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a Democracy30 Jun, 2026PM set to meet top officials today; deregulation, reforms on agenda, Pg10PM Modi convenes top secretaries to push deregulation and reforms for 'Viksit Bharat', focusing on ease of business and living through high-level committees.30 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance29 Jun, 2026Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.29 Jun, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityWhich document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability28 Jun, 2026Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.28 Jun, 2026
Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovt. asks hospitals to publish post-transplant survival data, Pg10Union Health Ministry mandates organ transplant hospitals to publish post-transplant survival data, enhancing transparency and patient choice for critical procedures nationwide.Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability27 Jun, 2026Govt. asks hospitals to publish post-transplant survival data, Pg10Union Health Ministry mandates organ transplant hospitals to publish post-transplant survival data, enhancing transparency and patient choice for critical procedures nationwide.27 Jun, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityOnerous rules, Pg8Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability26 Jun, 2026Onerous rules, Pg8Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.26 Jun, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance26 Jun, 2026300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.26 Jun, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for TransparencyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for TransparencyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency26 Jun, 2026‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.26 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySaving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability26 Jun, 2026Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.26 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCentre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability24 Jun, 2026Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.24 Jun, 2026