Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesCabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures9 Apr, 2026Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.9 Apr, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthJan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6Parliament passes Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill, decriminalizing 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts, fostering trust-based compliance and reducing court congestion.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth9 Apr, 2026Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6Parliament passes Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill, decriminalizing 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts, fostering trust-based compliance and reducing court congestion.9 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsSupreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1Supreme Court reviews Sabarimala verdict, debates judicial intervention in religious practices versus constitutional rights and essential religious practices.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms8 Apr, 2026Supreme Court begins review of 2018 Sabarimala judgment, Pg1Supreme Court reviews Sabarimala verdict, debates judicial intervention in religious practices versus constitutional rights and essential religious practices.8 Apr, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies‘Opposition failed to provide proof of charges against CEC’, Pg12Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opposition's removal notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing lack of proof of misbehaviour.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies8 Apr, 2026‘Opposition failed to provide proof of charges against CEC’, Pg12Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opposition's removal notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing lack of proof of misbehaviour.8 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation SectorLimits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation SectorSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation Sector8 Apr, 2026Limits of neutrality in addressing caste, Pg9Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations; article argues against caste neutrality, emphasizing substantive equality for marginalized groups in higher education.8 Apr, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesDelimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8Government plans delimitation based on 2011 Census, potentially amending Women's Reservation Act and increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50%.Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures8 Apr, 2026Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8Government plans delimitation based on 2011 Census, potentially amending Women's Reservation Act and increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50%.8 Apr, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSystemic reckoning, Pg8Tamil Nadu policemen convicted in Jayaraj-Benicks custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections8 Apr, 2026Systemic reckoning, Pg8Tamil Nadu policemen convicted in Jayaraj-Benicks custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.8 Apr, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrinePropagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8Supreme Court clarifies constitutional protection extends to propagating religion, not forcible conversions, during Sabarimala verdict review, highlighting constituent assembly debates.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine8 Apr, 2026Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution, says Justice Nagarathna, Pg8Supreme Court clarifies constitutional protection extends to propagating religion, not forcible conversions, during Sabarimala verdict review, highlighting constituent assembly debates.8 Apr, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceSC denies Bengal’s plea to delay locking of poll rolls, Pg1Supreme Court denies Bengal's plea to delay freezing electoral rolls; orders NIA probe into Malda incident during voter verification.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActE Governance7 Apr, 2026SC denies Bengal’s plea to delay locking of poll rolls, Pg1Supreme Court denies Bengal's plea to delay freezing electoral rolls; orders NIA probe into Malda incident during voter verification.7 Apr, 2026
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
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsKarnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, affirms adults' right to choose partners, criminalizes honour killings, and establishes support systems for inter-caste couples.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections7 Apr, 2026Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, affirms adults' right to choose partners, criminalizes honour killings, and establishes support systems for inter-caste couples.7 Apr, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingFinance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg1116th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting7 Apr, 2026Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg1116th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.7 Apr, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesRajya Sabha Chair, Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opp bid to impeach CEC, Pg1Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha reject Opposition's impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar without citing reasons, sparking political controversy.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies7 Apr, 2026Rajya Sabha Chair, Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opp bid to impeach CEC, Pg1Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha reject Opposition's impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar without citing reasons, sparking political controversy.7 Apr, 2026
Constitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationThe share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.Constitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation6 Apr, 2026The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.6 Apr, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryThe executive office without a limit, Pg8Article analyzes the absence of term limits for Indian executive office and its implications on parliamentary accountability and democratic principles.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary6 Apr, 2026The executive office without a limit, Pg8Article analyzes the absence of term limits for Indian executive office and its implications on parliamentary accountability and democratic principles.6 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsTrans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg162026 Amendment Act on Transgender Rights reverses decade-long judicial expansion of rights, mandating medical verification, sparking controversy.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections6 Apr, 2026Trans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg162026 Amendment Act on Transgender Rights reverses decade-long judicial expansion of rights, mandating medical verification, sparking controversy.6 Apr, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesHow to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10Expert proposes fast-track implementation of women's reservation in Parliament via proportional representation, bypassing delimitation delays and ensuring 2029 implementation.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures6 Apr, 2026How to fast-track reservation for women in Parliament — a roadmap, Pg10Expert proposes fast-track implementation of women's reservation in Parliament via proportional representation, bypassing delimitation delays and ensuring 2029 implementation.6 Apr, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActAll States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act5 Apr, 2026All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.5 Apr, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsThreat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections5 Apr, 2026Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.5 Apr, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine5 Apr, 2026Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.5 Apr, 2026