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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

4 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Feb, 2026

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

4 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

4 Feb, 2026

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

4 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

Debate intensifies over MPLADS scheme's efficacy after misuse allegations; data shows high utilization, transparency concerns persist.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Feb, 2026

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

Debate intensifies over MPLADS scheme's efficacy after misuse allegations; data shows high utilization, transparency concerns persist.

4 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 Feb, 2026

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED reports 5,158 money laundering cases since 2020, achieving 94% conviction rate across 43 concluded cases.

4 Feb, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Feb, 2026

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

4 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC Collegium clears 5 ex-judges in ad hoc role for Allahabad HC, Pg10

Supreme Court Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges to Allahabad High Court under Article 224A.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

4 Feb, 2026

SC Collegium clears 5 ex-judges in ad hoc role for Allahabad HC, Pg10

Supreme Court Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges to Allahabad High Court under Article 224A.

4 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Study reveals trial courts' high death penalty conviction rate, with High Courts overturning most, raising concerns about justice delivery.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Study reveals trial courts' high death penalty conviction rate, with High Courts overturning most, raising concerns about justice delivery.

4 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Basics of Cyber Security

4 Feb, 2026

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp and Meta over data sharing practices, threatens ban if privacy concerns are unaddressed.

4 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

3 Feb, 2026

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.

3 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

3 Feb, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

3 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector IT and Computers

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector IT and Computers

3 Feb, 2026

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.

3 Feb, 2026

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

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.

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

3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.

3 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

3 Feb, 2026

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

3 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

3 Feb, 2026

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

3 Feb, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Government Budgeting

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.

Representation of the People's Act Government Budgeting

3 Feb, 2026

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.

3 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

3 Feb, 2026

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

3 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2024, aiming to improve resolution process, to be introduced in Budget session's second half.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

3 Feb, 2026

IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2024, aiming to improve resolution process, to be introduced in Budget session's second half.

3 Feb, 2026

Architecture Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.

Architecture Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

3 Feb, 2026

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.

3 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

3 Feb, 2026

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

3 Feb, 2026

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Indian Polity

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

There is no case for scrapping MPLADS funds, Pg9

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

ED filed 5,158 cases in last 6 yrs, conviction rate 94%: Govt to RS, Pg8

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

SC Collegium clears 5 ex-judges in ad hoc role for Allahabad HC, Pg10

SC Collegium clears 5 ex-judges in ad hoc role for Allahabad HC, Pg10

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

In 10 years, trial courts handed death to over 1,300 people, HCs upheld only 70, Pg1

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

Stop sharing user data or opt out of country: SC to WhatsApp, Meta, Pg10

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

A full stop, Pg8

A full stop, Pg8

A cautious nudge, Pg8

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13

IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

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