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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

11 May, 2026

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

11 May, 2026

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

11 May, 2026

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

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Experts call for reforms in India's plea bargaining system to reduce case pendency and ensure fair trials.

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

11 May, 2026

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Experts call for reforms in India's plea bargaining system to reduce case pendency and ensure fair trials.

11 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

11 May, 2026

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.

11 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

What is the Governor’s role in a hung Assembly?, Pg14

Governor's role in hung assembly debated; floor test emerges as key to proving majority and ensuring stable governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 May, 2026

What is the Governor’s role in a hung Assembly?, Pg14

Governor's role in hung assembly debated; floor test emerges as key to proving majority and ensuring stable governance.

10 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Lt. Gen. N.S. Subramani named next CDS; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to be Navy chief, Pg9

Lt. Gen. N.S. Subramani appointed as new CDS, succeeding Gen. Anil Chauhan; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named Navy chief.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

10 May, 2026

Lt. Gen. N.S. Subramani named next CDS; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to be Navy chief, Pg9

Lt. Gen. N.S. Subramani appointed as new CDS, succeeding Gen. Anil Chauhan; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan named Navy chief.

10 May, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When Bihar's Assembly was dissolved before it could speak, Pg13

SC slams Bihar Governor's 2005 Assembly dissolution, upholding floor test as the constitutional imperative, impacting Governor's role in hung assemblies.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 May, 2026

When Bihar's Assembly was dissolved before it could speak, Pg13

SC slams Bihar Governor's 2005 Assembly dissolution, upholding floor test as the constitutional imperative, impacting Governor's role in hung assemblies.

10 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

9 May, 2026

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

9 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

9 May, 2026

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

9 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

8 May, 2026

Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.

8 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Governor must ensure formation of a stable government in a State, Pg15

Governors must ensure stable government formation, exploring alternatives to prevent constitutional breakdown and President's Rule, says Supreme Court.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

8 May, 2026

Governor must ensure formation of a stable government in a State, Pg15

Governors must ensure stable government formation, exploring alternatives to prevent constitutional breakdown and President's Rule, says Supreme Court.

8 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Scope of legal fiction in party mergers, Pg12

Analyzing the scope of legal fiction in party mergers, highlighting constitutional interpretations and potential distortions in recent political practices.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

8 May, 2026

Scope of legal fiction in party mergers, Pg12

Analyzing the scope of legal fiction in party mergers, highlighting constitutional interpretations and potential distortions in recent political practices.

8 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector

8 May, 2026

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

8 May, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Andaman & Nicobar administration bypassed FRA quorum norms for ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, raising tribal consent concerns.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

7 May, 2026

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Andaman & Nicobar administration bypassed FRA quorum norms for ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, raising tribal consent concerns.

7 May, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

7 May, 2026

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

7 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 May, 2026

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

7 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

7 May, 2026

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

7 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance