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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Apr, 2026

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

29 Apr, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

29 Apr, 2026

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.

29 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

ECI's voter roll purges using 'logical discrepancies' raise constitutional questions regarding citizenship verification and electoral integrity, impacting lakhs of voters.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Apr, 2026

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

ECI's voter roll purges using 'logical discrepancies' raise constitutional questions regarding citizenship verification and electoral integrity, impacting lakhs of voters.

28 Apr, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

28 Apr, 2026

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.

28 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

27 Apr, 2026

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

27 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Apr, 2026

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

27 Apr, 2026

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

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering anti-defection law debate over 'merger' exception and potential disqualification.

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

26 Apr, 2026

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering anti-defection law debate over 'merger' exception and potential disqualification.

26 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

AIMPLB tells SC that Islam doesn't restrict women from entering mosques, but their participation in congregational prayers is non-mandatory.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Apr, 2026

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

AIMPLB tells SC that Islam doesn't restrict women from entering mosques, but their participation in congregational prayers is non-mandatory.

26 Apr, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Apr, 2026

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

26 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Apr, 2026

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

25 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP amidst anti-defection law debates and potential disqualification petitions, altering Upper House dynamics.

Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Apr, 2026

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP amidst anti-defection law debates and potential disqualification petitions, altering Upper House dynamics.

25 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Apr, 2026

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.

24 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

24 Apr, 2026

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

24 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Apr, 2026

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

24 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

23 Apr, 2026

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.

23 Apr, 2026

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

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

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

23 Apr, 2026

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

23 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

23 Apr, 2026

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

23 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Apr, 2026

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

22 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma raises questions on the continuation of judicial inquiry post-resignation, impacting judicial accountability.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 Apr, 2026

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma raises questions on the continuation of judicial inquiry post-resignation, impacting judicial accountability.

22 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

Sri Lankan Tamil parties urge India to push for Indo-Lanka Accord implementation amid concerns over devolution and refugee return.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels India and its Neighbourhood Relations

21 Apr, 2026

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

Sri Lankan Tamil parties urge India to push for Indo-Lanka Accord implementation amid concerns over devolution and refugee return.

21 Apr, 2026

Indian Polity

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions, Pg6

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

In major setback to AAP, seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs cross over to BJP, Pg3

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka seek sustained Indian push to fulfil Indo-Lanka Accord, Pg18

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