Indian Polity

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInvestment Models
21 Feb, 2026

New fund allows RWAs to propose and run projects with local bodies, Pg10

RWAs to collaborate with local bodies under ₹1-lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, fostering citizen-centric urban development through public-private partnerships.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 Feb, 2026

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of CAA in West Bengal, Pg10

Centre forms panel for CAA implementation in West Bengal amid political tensions, aiming to grant citizenship to eligible individuals.

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

Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights and court rulings, Pg12

Gujarat's parental consent rule for marriage registration faces legal challenge, undermining individual rights and autonomy, violating Article 21.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
21 Feb, 2026

'Trust deficit': SC orders deployment of district judges for Bengal SIR, Pg3

Supreme Court orders deployment of district judges in West Bengal for electoral roll revision due to trust deficit.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
21 Feb, 2026

PAC pulls up govt. for slow implementation of SANKALP scheme, Pg12

PAC slams government for slow SANKALP scheme implementation; CAG reveals only 44% of funds disbursed between 2017-2023.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
21 Feb, 2026

​Treatise for federalism, Pg8

Tamil Nadu panel unveils report urging federalism reset akin to 1991 reforms amid growing centralization concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
20 Feb, 2026

SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC, Pg1

Election Commission to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in 22 States/UTs starting April 2026, coordinating with Census 2027.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
20 Feb, 2026

SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination, Pg16

Supreme Court to begin final hearings on May 5 for 250 petitions challenging CAA's discriminatory nature towards religious minorities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
20 Feb, 2026

SC slams unchecked freebies, questions ‘appeasement’, Pg14

Supreme Court questions unchecked freebies by states, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility and equitable distribution of resources before elections.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
20 Feb, 2026

Privacy, transparency, Pg10

Supreme Court refers challenge to RTI amendment under DPDP Act to Constitution Bench, raising concerns over transparency and citizens' right to information.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
20 Feb, 2026

States' capex holds key to growth momentum, Pg11

States' capital expenditure shows promising growth at 12.4% for nine months, crucial for sustaining India's economic momentum.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsParliament and State Legislatures
19 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls panel mulling curbs on no-trust motion, Pg13

JPC mulls barring no-confidence motions against governments with one year left, aiming for simultaneous polls by 2029.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
19 Feb, 2026

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
19 Feb, 2026

When SC reviews 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the issues on the table, Pg16

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict; examines constitutional validity of faith-based restrictions on women's entry to the temple.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations
18 Feb, 2026

A Delhi move by the ‘Grand Mufti’, Pg9

Kerala Sunni leader's Delhi meeting with PM Modi sparks debate on minority concerns and political messaging before elections.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
18 Feb, 2026

SC asks academy to form panel for norms on judges' approach, Pg6

Supreme Court directs judicial academy to form expert panel for judge sensitization guidelines in sexual offence and vulnerable victim cases.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Feb, 2026

Data law: SC to examine privacy, public interest & press freedom, Pg4

Supreme Court to examine Digital Personal Data Protection Act's impact on privacy, RTI, press freedom, and potential state overreach.

Art FormsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Feb, 2026

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
17 Feb, 2026

SC Bench to review if new data law delivers a ‘body blow’ to RTI, Pg1

Supreme Court to review if Digital Personal Data Protection Act's Section 44(3) undermines Right to Information Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

SC to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime, Pg12

Supreme Court reconsiders ex post facto environmental clearances amid concerns over legality and project impacts, scheduling detailed hearing on February 25.

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