Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 Dec, 2025N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.16 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections16 Dec, 202520 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.16 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsMGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable Sections16 Dec, 2025MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingNREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.16 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsWhy are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesVulnerable Sections15 Dec, 2025Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.15 Dec, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationA people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and DegradationDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Dec, 2025A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.15 Dec, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesCourts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges15 Dec, 2025Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.15 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBanks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.Parliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 Dec, 2025Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.15 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityAland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber SecurityRepresentation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security14 Dec, 2025Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.14 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability14 Dec, 2025EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.14 Dec, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges'My focus on appointments is to place emphasis on merit, integrity, experience, temperament required to serve as judge', Pg9CJI emphasizes merit, integrity in judicial appointments, defends collegium system, and advocates for tackling pendency and ensuring access to justice.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges14 Dec, 2025'My focus on appointments is to place emphasis on merit, integrity, experience, temperament required to serve as judge', Pg9CJI emphasizes merit, integrity in judicial appointments, defends collegium system, and advocates for tackling pendency and ensuring access to justice.14 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentParliament and State LegislaturesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentFix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4Parliamentary panel urges ecological flow restoration and industrial waste regulation to combat Yamuna's ecological collapse, emphasizing wastewater recycling.Parliament and State LegislaturesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentParliament and State LegislaturesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment14 Dec, 2025Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4Parliamentary panel urges ecological flow restoration and industrial waste regulation to combat Yamuna's ecological collapse, emphasizing wastewater recycling.14 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentCabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development14 Dec, 2025Cabinet nod to key amendment sets stage to open up n-power, Pg13Cabinet approves Atomic Energy Bill 2025, paving way for private sector participation and foreign investment in India's nuclear power sector.14 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsPSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models14 Dec, 2025PSUs eye JVs with states to overcome land hurdles in large solar projects, Pg13PSUs leverage joint ventures with states to unlock land for solar projects, addressing acquisition bottlenecks and boosting renewable energy capacity.14 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.Poverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections13 Dec, 2025Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.13 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorRS resolution seeks free, compulsory early childhood care, Pg11Rajya Sabha debates constitutional amendment for Article 21B, ensuring free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6 years.Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector13 Dec, 2025RS resolution seeks free, compulsory early childhood care, Pg11Rajya Sabha debates constitutional amendment for Article 21B, ensuring free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6 years.13 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorSudha Murty moves resolution to guarantee free early childhood care, Pg6Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty proposes constitutional amendment for free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6.Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector13 Dec, 2025Sudha Murty moves resolution to guarantee free early childhood care, Pg6Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty proposes constitutional amendment for free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6.13 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationParliament and State LegislaturesSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationReview vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.Parliament and State LegislaturesSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationParliament and State LegislaturesSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation13 Dec, 2025Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.13 Dec, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesPanel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13Parliamentary panel examining simultaneous polls bills gets extension until the end of the 2026 Budget session.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures12 Dec, 2025Panel on simultaneous polls gets more time, Pg13Parliamentary panel examining simultaneous polls bills gets extension until the end of the 2026 Budget session.12 Dec, 2025