Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Jan, 2026SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.16 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPrivate property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Jan, 2026Private property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.16 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsVerified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections16 Jan, 2026Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.16 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its Prevention'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its Prevention16 Jan, 2026'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.16 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingSC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding15 Jan, 2026SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.15 Jan, 2026
Salient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSalient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationOver 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSalient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Jan, 2026Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.15 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceThe continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance15 Jan, 2026The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.15 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDelivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.Poverty and Developmental IssuesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors14 Jan, 2026Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.14 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorEquality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector14 Jan, 2026Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.14 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActSC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act14 Jan, 2026SC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.14 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSend more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate14 Jan, 2026Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.14 Jan, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAre India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors14 Jan, 2026Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.14 Jan, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationRepresentation of the People's ActPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationRepresentation of the People's ActBig mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections, Pg9Analysis reveals how initial strong electoral mandates for parties like Congress, AAP, and others often fade due to governance issues.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationRepresentation of the People's ActPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationRepresentation of the People's Act14 Jan, 2026Big mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections, Pg9Analysis reveals how initial strong electoral mandates for parties like Congress, AAP, and others often fade due to governance issues.14 Jan, 2026
Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureLanguage of harmony, Pg8Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal Structure14 Jan, 2026Language of harmony, Pg8Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.14 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTHE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora14 Jan, 2026THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.14 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSafety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections13 Jan, 2026Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.13 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaFrom next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.Parliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora13 Jan, 2026From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.13 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryTop court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Jan, 2026Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.13 Jan, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation12 Jan, 2026Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.12 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsShould the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections12 Jan, 2026Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.12 Jan, 2026