Indian Polity

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Mar, 2026

Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9

Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.

Parliament and State Legislatures
18 Mar, 2026

NDA makes RS gains, tally reaches 141, Pg6

NDA strengthens Rajya Sabha position to 141 seats after recent elections, easing passage of ordinary bills, but constitutional amendments remain challenging.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Mar, 2026

Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6

FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Mar, 2026

House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6

Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
18 Mar, 2026

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

ArchitectureUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Mar, 2026

ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14

ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
18 Mar, 2026

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
17 Mar, 2026

​Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Mar, 2026

Gujarat UCC expert panel to submit report, draft law today, Pg8

Gujarat's UCC expert panel to submit draft law mirroring Uttarakhand's, mandating marriage registration and banning Nikah Halala, aiming for gender equality.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies
16 Mar, 2026

UPSC’s new rule: SC nod must for delay in choosing State DGPs, Pg14

UPSC mandates Supreme Court approval for states delaying DGP selection, reinforcing Prakash Singh case directives and upholding merit-based appointments.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
16 Mar, 2026

Diversify agriculture, encourage farmers to grow pulses: SC to govt., Pg12

Supreme Court directs Centre to incentivize pulse cultivation through MSP and diversification, addressing import impacts and farmer challenges.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Mar, 2026

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
16 Mar, 2026

Another barrier, Pg6

Supreme Court rejects menstrual leave petition, citing potential career hindrances for women; encourages voluntary state initiatives and stakeholder consultation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Mar, 2026

House decorum, Pg6

Lok Sabha rejects Speaker Om Birla's removal amidst uproar over parliamentary decorum and Opposition's concerns about suppressed voices.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
15 Mar, 2026

How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
15 Mar, 2026

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
15 Mar, 2026

Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10

Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
15 Mar, 2026

Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1

Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
14 Mar, 2026

OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9

The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
14 Mar, 2026

Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.

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