Indian Polity

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 Apr, 2026

Priyadarshini Mattoo case: Can a life convict walk out of jail?, Pg15

Delhi HC questions rejection of premature release for Priyadarshini Mattoo's murderer, highlighting concerns over SRB's reliance on public perception.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
20 Apr, 2026

Delimitation — a case of to be or not to be, Pg6

Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes Lok Sabha seat readjustment based on 2011 Census, sparking debate over population parity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
20 Apr, 2026

States' rights, caste factor: What was debated before women's quota in local bodies, Pg17

Analyzing debates surrounding women's quota in local bodies: States' rights, caste dynamics, and historical context of 73rd and 74th Amendment Act.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Apr, 2026

Women participation in economy rising, but presence at top dismal, Pg15

India's female workforce participation rises to 40% in 2025, but senior positions remain dismal across sectors, hindering economic growth.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?, Pg11

Punjab toughens sacrilege law with life imprisonment for Guru Granth Sahib desecration, sparking legal and ethical debates.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

‘Why delay the 2023 Act?’: women’s reservation comes full circle as govt.’s ‘U-turn’ fails in LS, Pg6

Government's attempt to fast-track women's reservation fails in Lok Sabha; Opposition renews demand for immediate implementation without census and delimitation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

Why delimitation row is not over, Pg9

Delimitation freeze faces potential lapse post-2026 census, sparking concerns over state representation and constitutional amendments.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Apr, 2026

Budget Session: LS clocks 93% productivity, RS 110%, Pg9

Budget Session concludes with key bills passed, productivity at 93% (LS) and 110% (RS), amidst opposition protests.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
18 Apr, 2026

Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated, Pg1

Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at women's reservation implementation, triggering political clash over delimitation and representation concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
18 Apr, 2026

EWS aspirants can’t claim job relaxations granted to SC, ST, OBC applicants, says Delhi HC, Pg1

Delhi HC: EWS candidates cannot claim same relaxations as SC, ST, OBC in Central government jobs due to differing disadvantages.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Apr, 2026

SC warns Rajasthan, M.P., U.P. over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary, Pg10

Supreme Court threatens paramilitary deployment over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, demands action from Rajasthan, M.P., and U.P.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State Legislatures
18 Apr, 2026

Women's share in Houses rarely crosses half of 33%, Pg16

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation bill; analysis reveals women's representation stagnates below 15% across legislatures, India ranks 147 globally.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Apr, 2026

SC seeks govt. response on plea against Shariat norms, Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea challenging Shariat Act's inheritance rules, alleging gender discrimination against Muslim women in property rights.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
17 Apr, 2026

South’s seat share won’t be cut, say PM and Shah, Pg1

Government assures South states of maintained proportional representation post delimitation and women's reservation implementation by 2029 elections.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
17 Apr, 2026

On the Sabarimala temple entry case, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Sabarimala case, balancing religious freedom, gender equality, and essential religious practices amidst constitutional questions and societal reforms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
17 Apr, 2026

The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system, Pg8

India's legal system faces a crisis due to massive case backlogs, hindering justice delivery and eroding public trust.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
17 Apr, 2026

How proposed women's reservation Bills could affect the delimitation process, Pg18

Government proposes Delimitation Bill alongside women's reservation, potentially altering state seat allocations based on the latest census data.

LiteratureParliament and State Legislatures
17 Apr, 2026

Meghalaya: Khasi, Garo now official state languages, Pg13

Meghalaya recognizes Khasi and Garo as official languages alongside English, awaiting constitutional inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Apr, 2026

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

Parliament and State Legislatures
16 Apr, 2026

States’ seats will rise 50% after delimitation: Centre, Pg1

Centre assures 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats for all states post-delimitation, maintaining proportional strength amid concerns over redistribution.

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