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

Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1

Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.

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

21 Jan, 2026

Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1

Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.

21 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12

Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

21 Jan, 2026

SC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12

Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

21 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

Augean mess, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

21 Jan, 2026

Augean mess, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.

21 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

20 Jan, 2026

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

20 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Jan, 2026

Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

20 Jan, 2026

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

20 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

SC backs fee-cap law, says pvt schools fees 'phenomenally high', Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Delhi's fee-cap law for private schools, cautions against hurried implementation affecting school viability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

20 Jan, 2026

SC backs fee-cap law, says pvt schools fees 'phenomenally high', Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Delhi's fee-cap law for private schools, cautions against hurried implementation affecting school viability.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

20 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

19 Jan, 2026

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

19 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

19 Jan, 2026

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

19 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

19 Jan, 2026

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

19 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Has an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11

Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Jan, 2026

Has an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11

Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.

18 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Secretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

17 Jan, 2026

Secretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.

17 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

HC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10

Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

17 Jan, 2026

HC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10

Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

17 Jan, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

The Congress at 140, a crisis of structure, Pg8

Congress grapples with structural issues, contrasting with BJP's cadre-based system, hindering grassroots presence and internal reforms despite decentralization efforts.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

17 Jan, 2026

The Congress at 140, a crisis of structure, Pg8

Congress grapples with structural issues, contrasting with BJP's cadre-based system, hindering grassroots presence and internal reforms despite decentralization efforts.

17 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.