Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceCiting rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance9 Feb, 2026Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.9 Feb, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsCentre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels9 Feb, 2026Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.9 Feb, 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 JudiciaryA chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11SC clarified constitutional provision allowing non-legislators to become CMs, citing Article 164(4) and historical precedents in Bihar and UP.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 Judiciary8 Feb, 2026A chief minister without a House seat: How SC settled the law, Pg11SC clarified constitutional provision allowing non-legislators to become CMs, citing Article 164(4) and historical precedents in Bihar and UP.8 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability7 Feb, 2026Right to be forgotten: Apex court to examine if it applies to online news, Pg9Supreme Court examines 'Right to be Forgotten' applicability on online news, balancing privacy with freedom of press after discharge.7 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesWhy micro observers in Bengal are at the heart of Mamata vs EC battle, Pg7Mamata Banerjee challenges EC's micro-observers in Bengal's electoral roll revision, alleging bias and bypassing statutory authorities before Supreme court.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies7 Feb, 2026Why micro observers in Bengal are at the heart of Mamata vs EC battle, Pg7Mamata Banerjee challenges EC's micro-observers in Bengal's electoral roll revision, alleging bias and bypassing statutory authorities before Supreme court.7 Feb, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing reproductive autonomy and mental health over compulsory childbirth, setting legal precedent.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections7 Feb, 2026‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing reproductive autonomy and mental health over compulsory childbirth, setting legal precedent.7 Feb, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSupreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10Supreme Court permits minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy and highlighting the complexities of underage pregnancies.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections7 Feb, 2026Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10Supreme Court permits minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy and highlighting the complexities of underage pregnancies.7 Feb, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors7 Feb, 2026CPI(M) leader moves Right to Disconnect Bill in Rajya Sabha, Pg9CPI(M) MP introduces 'Right to Disconnect Bill' in Rajya Sabha, aiming to protect employees' work-life balance and mental health.7 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracySC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of Civil Services in a Democracy6 Feb, 2026SC flags States’ preference for ‘ad-hoc’ DGP appointments, Pg14Supreme Court criticizes states for bypassing regular DGP appointments, favoring 'Acting' chiefs, violating Prakash Singh case directives on fixed tenures.6 Feb, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryShould the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary6 Feb, 2026Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.6 Feb, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismCentre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism6 Feb, 2026Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.6 Feb, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingMore, and less, Pg8Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.Union State Relations and Federal StructureHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting6 Feb, 2026More, and less, Pg8Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.6 Feb, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentThe fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment6 Feb, 2026The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.6 Feb, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPolice cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary6 Feb, 2026Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.6 Feb, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors6 Feb, 2026SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.6 Feb, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors6 Feb, 2026SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.6 Feb, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices6 Feb, 2026‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.6 Feb, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting5 Feb, 2026The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.5 Feb, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC sets aside HC order staying TN Bills on V-C appointment, Pg8Supreme Court overturns Madras HC stay on Tamil Nadu Bills regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing insufficient time given to state.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary5 Feb, 2026SC sets aside HC order staying TN Bills on V-C appointment, Pg8Supreme Court overturns Madras HC stay on Tamil Nadu Bills regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing insufficient time given to state.5 Feb, 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 JudiciaryDelhi HC orders Indian passport for stateless Tibetan woman, Pg7Delhi HC grants Indian passport to stateless Tibetan woman born in India, affirming citizenship rights under the Citizenship Act.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 Judiciary5 Feb, 2026Delhi HC orders Indian passport for stateless Tibetan woman, Pg7Delhi HC grants Indian passport to stateless Tibetan woman born in India, affirming citizenship rights under the Citizenship Act.5 Feb, 2026