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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6

Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

30 Mar, 2026

A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation, Pg6

Bill introduced to secure IPS officers' roles in CAPF deputation amidst court directives on cadre reviews and deputation reduction.

30 Mar, 2026

Constitutional Bodies Space Technology

Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview, Pg7

UPSC makes exception for Department of Space, excluding technical and administrative posts from its purview in 'national interest'.

Constitutional Bodies Space Technology

30 Mar, 2026

Space dept. posts out of UPSC purview, Pg7

UPSC makes exception for Department of Space, excluding technical and administrative posts from its purview in 'national interest'.

30 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Mar, 2026

Why is there controversy over the CAPF Bill?, Pg14

CAPF Bill 2026 sparks controversy over IPS officer deputation, challenging Supreme Court ruling and CAPF cadre promotions.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Mar, 2026

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

28 Mar, 2026

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Parliamentary panel cautions ISRO on limited launch infrastructure, urges diversification with new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam for SSLV launches.

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

27 Mar, 2026

Parliamentary panel flags limited number of launch pads, Pg16

Parliamentary panel cautions ISRO on limited launch infrastructure, urges diversification with new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam for SSLV launches.

27 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

26 Mar, 2026

Women's Reservation Act, Pg9

Government's plan to increase Lok Sabha seats for women's quota faces constitutional and legal hurdles regarding delimitation and equality principles.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

Parliament and State Legislatures Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

26 Mar, 2026

FCRA Amendment Bill, Pg9

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 introduced, proposes asset seizure of NGOs; Opposition slams 'draconian' law enabling excessive executive control.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

CAPF Bill, Pg9

Opposition criticizes CAPF Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha, alleging assault on Supreme Court verdict regarding IPS officers' deputation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Mar, 2026

CAPF Bill, Pg9

Opposition criticizes CAPF Bill 2024 in Rajya Sabha, alleging assault on Supreme Court verdict regarding IPS officers' deputation.

26 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

India's first passive euthanasia case concludes as Harish Rana's family bids farewell, following landmark Supreme Court ruling on right to die.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector Ethics and Human Interface

26 Mar, 2026

Passive Euthanasia, Pg6

India's first passive euthanasia case concludes as Harish Rana's family bids farewell, following landmark Supreme Court ruling on right to die.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

26 Mar, 2026

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

25 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8

CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Mar, 2026

When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8

CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.

25 Mar, 2026

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

Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6

Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6

Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

25 Mar, 2026

Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9

Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

25 Mar, 2026

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