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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

15 May, 2026

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

15 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

15 May, 2026

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

15 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

15 May, 2026

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

15 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

15 May, 2026

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

15 May, 2026

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

15 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Constitutional Bodies

15 May, 2026

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

15 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

14 May, 2026

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

14 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates States to enforce CMV Rules, 1989 for safety devices in public transport to reduce road fatalities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 May, 2026

Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates States to enforce CMV Rules, 1989 for safety devices in public transport to reduce road fatalities.

14 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

14 May, 2026

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

14 May, 2026

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

14 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

13 May, 2026

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

13 May, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

India grapples with water governance paradox: Abundant rainfall, yet scarcity persists due to inefficient management and fragmented institutional structures.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 May, 2026

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

India grapples with water governance paradox: Abundant rainfall, yet scarcity persists due to inefficient management and fragmented institutional structures.

13 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Data and justice, Pg6

Supreme Court launches 'One Case, One Data' and 'Su-Sahayak' to digitize judiciary, raising concerns about digital divide and AI bias.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 May, 2026

Data and justice, Pg6

Supreme Court launches 'One Case, One Data' and 'Su-Sahayak' to digitize judiciary, raising concerns about digital divide and AI bias.

13 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

'No court bothers to follow guidelines': SC quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 yrs, Pg8

Supreme Court quashes 35-year-old criminal case, slams courts for ignoring speedy trial guidelines, violating Article 21.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 May, 2026

'No court bothers to follow guidelines': SC quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 yrs, Pg8

Supreme Court quashes 35-year-old criminal case, slams courts for ignoring speedy trial guidelines, violating Article 21.

13 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 May, 2026

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

13 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 May, 2026

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.

13 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

SC launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot, Pg12

Supreme Court's 'One Case One Data' initiative integrates judicial administration digitally; 'Su Sahay' AI chatbot launched for litigant assistance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

12 May, 2026

SC launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot, Pg12

Supreme Court's 'One Case One Data' initiative integrates judicial administration digitally; 'Su Sahay' AI chatbot launched for litigant assistance.

12 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, centralizes power, undermining federalism and local governance in environmental policy implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, centralizes power, undermining federalism and local governance in environmental policy implementation.

12 May, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6

King Charles III invokes Magna Carta in US Congress, emphasizing rule of law and checks on executive power globally.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

12 May, 2026

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6

King Charles III invokes Magna Carta in US Congress, emphasizing rule of law and checks on executive power globally.

12 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

12 May, 2026

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

12 May, 2026

Indian Polity

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10

Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

Data and justice, Pg6

Data and justice, Pg6

'No court bothers to follow guidelines': SC quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 yrs, Pg8

'No court bothers to follow guidelines': SC quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 yrs, Pg8

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

SC launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot, Pg12

SC launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot, Pg12

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

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