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

After daughters’ deaths, two parents’ fight leads to SC push for Covid jab no-fault compensation, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates Covid-19 vaccine no-fault compensation policy following parents' legal battle after daughters' deaths due to side effects.

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

12 Mar, 2026

After daughters’ deaths, two parents’ fight leads to SC push for Covid jab no-fault compensation, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates Covid-19 vaccine no-fault compensation policy following parents' legal battle after daughters' deaths due to side effects.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

12 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Can't decide creamy layer solely on basis of income: SC (Rejects Centre's plea against rulings of 3 HCs), Pg11

Supreme Court rules creamy layer status cannot be solely based on parental income, prevents hostile discrimination against PSU/private employees' children.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

12 Mar, 2026

Can't decide creamy layer solely on basis of income: SC (Rejects Centre's plea against rulings of 3 HCs), Pg11

Supreme Court rules creamy layer status cannot be solely based on parental income, prevents hostile discrimination against PSU/private employees' children.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

12 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

11 Mar, 2026

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

11 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

11 Mar, 2026

‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8

Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.

11 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Mar, 2026

Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.

11 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Mar, 2026

Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9

Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.

11 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8

India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Mar, 2026

Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8

India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.

11 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Parl panel to Railways: Assess passenger satisfaction, Pg19

Parliamentary panel urges Railways to assess passenger satisfaction and evaluate Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's impact for continuous improvement.

Parliament and State Legislatures Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Mar, 2026

Parl panel to Railways: Assess passenger satisfaction, Pg19

Parliamentary panel urges Railways to assess passenger satisfaction and evaluate Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's impact for continuous improvement.

11 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

Impeaching the CEC: The law, and the process, Pg18

Opposition moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'biased conduct'; process mirrors removal of Supreme Court judge under Article 124.

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

11 Mar, 2026

Impeaching the CEC: The law, and the process, Pg18

Opposition moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'biased conduct'; process mirrors removal of Supreme Court judge under Article 124.

11 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 Mar, 2026

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

11 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3

Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

11 Mar, 2026

UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3

Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.

11 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

10 Mar, 2026

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

10 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces removal motion amidst Opposition's uproar over West Asia conflict; debate deferred, outcome unlikely.

Parliament and State Legislatures

10 Mar, 2026

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces removal motion amidst Opposition's uproar over West Asia conflict; debate deferred, outcome unlikely.

10 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

10 Mar, 2026

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

10 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Mar, 2026

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

9 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

9 Mar, 2026

Why are Finance Commission grants to cities still so limited?, Pg8

16th Finance Commission's recommendations emphasize cities increasing revenue, but devolution remains limited, raising federal concerns over urban planning autonomy.

9 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

9 Mar, 2026

End of chapter, Pg6

Governors of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal transferred amidst constitutional controversies and strained Centre-State relations, impacting state governance and political dynamics.

9 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act