Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationCustodial deaths in 2020: Death penalty for 9 TN cops, Pg9Tamil Nadu cops get death penalty in 2020 custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration7 Apr, 2026Custodial deaths in 2020: Death penalty for 9 TN cops, Pg9Tamil Nadu cops get death penalty in 2020 custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.7 Apr, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Apr, 2026India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20FM 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationWith new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12Delhi 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Apr, 2026With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12Delhi 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges6 Apr, 2026IT rules have made the internet less free, Pg11IT Rules, 2021, expanded censorship powers, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process online.6 Apr, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsBehind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds5 Apr, 2026Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9Multi-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 AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention10 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 AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention4 Apr, 202610 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 AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceHow to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11Government enhances data harmonization for informed policy decisions using AI, metadata standards, and quality assessments across sectors.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance4 Apr, 2026How to make data tell a larger story, drive smarter policy, Pg11Government 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceJan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11Jan 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance4 Apr, 2026Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11Jan 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceFear of the foreign, Pg8Controversial 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance4 Apr, 2026Fear of the foreign, Pg8Controversial 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 LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCentre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10Government postpones FCRA amendment amidst opposition uproar and BJP's Kerala concerns over minority institutions crackdown before state elections.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability2 Apr, 2026Centre puts off FCRA Bill as protests erupt in Lok Sabha, Pg10Government 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 BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsHow anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7Delhi excise policy case collapses, raising concerns over politicization of anti-corruption bodies and the need for stronger investigative capacity.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds2 Apr, 2026How anti-corruption bodies are politicised, Pg7Delhi 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 sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityLooking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9Analysis 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 sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability1 Apr, 2026Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9Analysis 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 LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAn impeachment move with no winners, Pg7Opposition'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 LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability1 Apr, 2026An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7Opposition'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 AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyI-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17Income 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 AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEffects of Liberalization on the Economy1 Apr, 2026I-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17Income 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 AccountabilityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5Delhi Jal Board integrates AI chatbots and mobile app for real-time water issue redressal, enhancing transparency and accountability.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life31 Mar, 2026AI chatbots for water woes redressal in Capital soon, Pg5Delhi 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceWe have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13Report 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance31 Mar, 2026We have built the pipes. Now unblock the last mile, Pg13Report 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndependent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21Government 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges31 Mar, 2026Independent news creators on Centre's radar as it eyes tighter control over content, Pg21Government 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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11I&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 sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability28 Mar, 2026Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11I&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 AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingNew I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting27 Mar, 2026New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4CBDT 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 AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityCCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security27 Mar, 2026CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.27 Mar, 2026