Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPermanent commission, pensionary benefits for eligible women officers: SC, Pg11Supreme Court mandates permanent commission and pension for eligible women officers, addressing systemic bias in armed forces' evaluation processes.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors25 Mar, 2026Permanent commission, pensionary benefits for eligible women officers: SC, Pg11Supreme Court mandates permanent commission and pension for eligible women officers, addressing systemic bias in armed forces' evaluation processes.25 Mar, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesCentre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures24 Mar, 2026Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.24 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCorporate GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCorporate GovernanceGovt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCorporate GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCorporate Governance24 Mar, 2026Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.24 Mar, 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 SectionsFor transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.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 Sections24 Mar, 2026For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.24 Mar, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorBroken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector24 Mar, 2026Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.24 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsParliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsDetails sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsParliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds23 Mar, 2026Details sought on inquiry, prosecution wings of the Lokpal, Pg12Parliamentary panel demands details on operationalizing Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings, crucial for combating corruption, even a decade after the Act.23 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityParliament and State LegislaturesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityRice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12Parliamentary panel flags consistently low rice, wheat procurement versus estimates, urges improved planning and state coordination for effective MSP operations.Parliament and State LegislaturesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityParliament and State LegislaturesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security23 Mar, 2026Rice, wheat procurement is ‘consistently’ low: panel, Pg12Parliamentary panel flags consistently low rice, wheat procurement versus estimates, urges improved planning and state coordination for effective MSP operations.23 Mar, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActIs compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context?, Pg8Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's Act23 Mar, 2026Is compulsory voting feasible in the Indian context?, Pg8Supreme Court debates mandatory voting feasibility amidst concerns over constitutional rights and practical implementation challenges in India's diverse electorate.23 Mar, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies23 Mar, 2026‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question, Pg6Article scrutinizes 'double-engine' governance, highlighting concerns over fiscal federalism, gubernatorial delays, and potential erosion of constitutional balance due to political alignment.23 Mar, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorFor public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector23 Mar, 2026For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.23 Mar, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsState cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections22 Mar, 2026State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.22 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsVulnerable SectionsActivists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsVulnerable Sections22 Mar, 2026Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.22 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActEnsure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act22 Mar, 2026Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.22 Mar, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationFocus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation22 Mar, 2026Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.22 Mar, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Mar, 2026Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers, Pg12Renewable Energy Ministry seeks expanded powers to control market design and tariff regulations, challenging Power Ministry's authority.21 Mar, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryNitish Kumar can remain CM for next six months: Minister, Pg10Minister clarifies Nitish Kumar can remain CM for six months post-Rajya Sabha election, citing constitutional provisions and resignation timelines.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Mar, 2026Nitish Kumar can remain CM for next six months: Minister, Pg10Minister clarifies Nitish Kumar can remain CM for six months post-Rajya Sabha election, citing constitutional provisions and resignation timelines.21 Mar, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsDelhi HC restores plea on absence of IPC Section 377-like provision in BNS, Pg1Delhi HC revives plea seeking IPC Section 377-like provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to protect LGBTQ+ community from sexual assault.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections21 Mar, 2026Delhi HC restores plea on absence of IPC Section 377-like provision in BNS, Pg1Delhi HC revives plea seeking IPC Section 377-like provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to protect LGBTQ+ community from sexual assault.21 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10CAPF Bill 2024 prioritizes IPS officers for key posts, aiming to reduce litigation and maintain Centre-State coordination amidst opposition.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate21 Mar, 2026CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb litigation, Pg10CAPF Bill 2024 prioritizes IPS officers for key posts, aiming to reduce litigation and maintain Centre-State coordination amidst opposition.21 Mar, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsRestoring rights, Pg8Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections21 Mar, 2026Restoring rights, Pg8Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.21 Mar, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsCJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1CJI declines hearing petitions against CEC selection law, citing potential conflict of interest; case moved to another bench.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations21 Mar, 2026CJI shifts petitions against CEC selection law to another Bench, Pg1CJI declines hearing petitions against CEC selection law, citing potential conflict of interest; case moved to another bench.21 Mar, 2026