Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

2 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

EC's Bihar revision sparks citizenship concerns; SC intervenes on Aadhaar, raising questions on electoral roll accuracy and disenfranchisement risks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

2 Dec, 2025

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

EC's Bihar revision sparks citizenship concerns; SC intervenes on Aadhaar, raising questions on electoral roll accuracy and disenfranchisement risks.

2 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre proposes renaming 'Raj Bhavans' to 'Lok Bhavans' to shed colonial legacy; Ladakh adopts 'Lok Niwas'.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Dec, 2025

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre proposes renaming 'Raj Bhavans' to 'Lok Bhavans' to shed colonial legacy; Ladakh adopts 'Lok Niwas'.

1 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

1 Dec, 2025

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.

1 Dec, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

1 Dec, 2025

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

1 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial consistency, cautioning against overturning judgments post-retirement, highlighting threats to judicial independence and integrity.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

1 Dec, 2025

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial consistency, cautioning against overturning judgments post-retirement, highlighting threats to judicial independence and integrity.

1 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

Election Commission extends electoral roll revision deadline to December 11 amid concerns over BLO stress and transparency.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Dec, 2025

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

Election Commission extends electoral roll revision deadline to December 11 amid concerns over BLO stress and transparency.

1 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface Accountability and Ethical Governance

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethics and Human Interface Accountability and Ethical Governance

1 Dec, 2025

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

1 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

1 Dec, 2025

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.

1 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Parliamentary democracy erodes as legislature's power wanes; anti-defection law and executive dominance undermine accountability and scrutiny.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

1 Dec, 2025

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Parliamentary democracy erodes as legislature's power wanes; anti-defection law and executive dominance undermine accountability and scrutiny.

1 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Nov, 2025

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

30 Nov, 2025

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

30 Nov, 2025

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

30 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Nov, 2025

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

30 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

J&K High Court declares cross-LoC trade as intra-state, affirming PoK's Indian territory status amid GST dispute.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms India and its Neighbourhood Relations

30 Nov, 2025

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

J&K High Court declares cross-LoC trade as intra-state, affirming PoK's Indian territory status amid GST dispute.

30 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Nov, 2025

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

29 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

29 Nov, 2025

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Accountability and Ethical Governance

29 Nov, 2025

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

29 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

29 Nov, 2025

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

29 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Nov, 2025

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

29 Nov, 2025

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

29 Nov, 2025

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Indian Polity

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

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