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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

2 Mar, 2026

Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns, Pg6

Sixteenth Finance Commission retains states' share at 41%, recommends 'grand bargain' on cesses, raises concerns about fiscal impact.

2 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC Collegium announces 'advance transfer' policy for incoming HC CJs, Pg6

Supreme Court Collegium mandates advance transfer policy for incoming High Court Chief Justices to ensure seamless transition and efficient administration.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

28 Feb, 2026

SC Collegium announces 'advance transfer' policy for incoming HC CJs, Pg6

Supreme Court Collegium mandates advance transfer policy for incoming High Court Chief Justices to ensure seamless transition and efficient administration.

28 Feb, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

As urbanisation grows, 16th FC provides a boost, Pg4

16th Finance Commission boosts urban local bodies with increased grants amid rising urbanization, addressing financial gaps in urban governance.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Constitutional Bodies

28 Feb, 2026

As urbanisation grows, 16th FC provides a boost, Pg4

16th Finance Commission boosts urban local bodies with increased grants amid rising urbanization, addressing financial gaps in urban governance.

28 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

28 Feb, 2026

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end, Pg23

India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.8 lakh crore by January, 63% of the 2025-26 target, showing improved fiscal management.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal, others in excise policy case, slams CBI probe as 'abuse' and recommends action against IO.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Money Laundering and its Prevention

28 Feb, 2026

CBI in the dock: Court calls out 'abuse,' says hold officer to account, Pg5

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal, others in excise policy case, slams CBI probe as 'abuse' and recommends action against IO.

28 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form ‘one-stop’ coordinating units, Pg8

Tribal Affairs Ministry overhauls Forest Rights Act Cells into 'one-stop' PMUs for streamlined policy implementation, raising concerns among states.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Feb, 2026

Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form ‘one-stop’ coordinating units, Pg8

Tribal Affairs Ministry overhauls Forest Rights Act Cells into 'one-stop' PMUs for streamlined policy implementation, raising concerns among states.

28 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Feb, 2026

Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petition, Pg9

Supreme Court examines SHANTI Act 2025, questioning liability caps for private nuclear operators, balancing development needs with safety concerns.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

28 Feb, 2026

NCERT asks public to return Class 8 textbook, delete posts, Pg8

NCERT recalls Class 8 textbook after Supreme Court objection to content on judicial corruption; directs deletion of online posts.

28 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

27 Feb, 2026

SC bans Class 8 textbook, orders seizure of copies, Pg1

Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook for portraying judiciary negatively, initiates contempt action and orders seizure of copies.

27 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Chargesheet copies should be given to kin of victims: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates CBI to provide chargesheet copies to victims' families in 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases, ensuring transparency and justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

27 Feb, 2026

Chargesheet copies should be given to kin of victims: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates CBI to provide chargesheet copies to victims' families in 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases, ensuring transparency and justice.

27 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Allahabad High Court questions 'bulldozer justice', highlighting concerns over due process violations and executive overreach in Uttar Pradesh.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Feb, 2026

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Allahabad High Court questions 'bulldozer justice', highlighting concerns over due process violations and executive overreach in Uttar Pradesh.

27 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

27 Feb, 2026

Inter-state arrests: Law & procedure, Pg6

Delhi and Himachal Police clash over inter-state arrest protocols, highlighting legal grey areas and need for better coordination.

27 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Feb, 2026

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

27 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

26 Feb, 2026

Bill to replace UGC, AICTE is with Ministries, says govt., Pg14

VBSA Bill 2025 proposes single higher education commission, sparking debate over autonomy and federalism concerns in educational governance.

26 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights, Pg8

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict amid debate on essential religious practices versus constitutional values and individual dignity.

26 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Feb, 2026

Constitutionally impermissible to vilify any community: SC judge, Pg2

Supreme Court emphasizes constitutional prohibition against community vilification, highlighting fraternity and free speech balance in film title dispute.

26 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector