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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Nov, 2025

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

25 Nov, 2025

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

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

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

25 Nov, 2025

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

25 Nov, 2025

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

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

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

25 Nov, 2025

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

25 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Giving consensual relation colour of rape calls for condemnation: SC, Pg24

Supreme Court cautions against misusing rape laws to criminalize consensual relationships, emphasizing the need to prevent injustice and uphold the law.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Nov, 2025

Giving consensual relation colour of rape calls for condemnation: SC, Pg24

Supreme Court cautions against misusing rape laws to criminalize consensual relationships, emphasizing the need to prevent injustice and uphold the law.

25 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

For cleaning up electoral roll, the right Aadhaar, Pg15

Aadhaar integration proposed for electoral roll cleanup, enabling deduplication, verification, and continuous maintenance of voter lists via digital authentication.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

25 Nov, 2025

For cleaning up electoral roll, the right Aadhaar, Pg15

Aadhaar integration proposed for electoral roll cleanup, enabling deduplication, verification, and continuous maintenance of voter lists via digital authentication.

25 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

House panel to discuss women in combat roles, grievance redressal, Pg13

Parliamentary panel to review women's induction in combat roles, grievance redressal mechanisms, and BRO infrastructure development for 2025-26.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

25 Nov, 2025

House panel to discuss women in combat roles, grievance redressal, Pg13

Parliamentary panel to review women's induction in combat roles, grievance redressal mechanisms, and BRO infrastructure development for 2025-26.

25 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Did SIR process decide the Bihar result? Data says ‘no’, Pg9

Data analysis reveals Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar did not decisively influence 2025 Assembly election results.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

24 Nov, 2025

Did SIR process decide the Bihar result? Data says ‘no’, Pg9

Data analysis reveals Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar did not decisively influence 2025 Assembly election results.

24 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10

Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

24 Nov, 2025

How can State PSCs be reformed?, Pg10

Reforming State Public Service Commissions: Experts suggest structural and procedural changes for enhanced efficiency and credibility in recruitment processes.

24 Nov, 2025

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

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost, Pg8

Analyzing the delicate balance between constitutional powers of President/Governor and judiciary's role in upholding constitutional spirit and preventing 'evasive inaction'.

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

24 Nov, 2025

The letter has won but the spirit has not lost, Pg8

Analyzing the delicate balance between constitutional powers of President/Governor and judiciary's role in upholding constitutional spirit and preventing 'evasive inaction'.

24 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Mind your ‘administrative’ language, says SC report, Pg1

Supreme Court report urges judiciary to eliminate discriminatory job titles perpetuating inequality and uphold constitutional values through inclusive administrative language.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

24 Nov, 2025

Mind your ‘administrative’ language, says SC report, Pg1

Supreme Court report urges judiciary to eliminate discriminatory job titles perpetuating inequality and uphold constitutional values through inclusive administrative language.

24 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

'Care, not cages': Protest in Gurgaon against SC order on removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, rail stations, Pg3

Gurgaon citizens protest Supreme Court order mandating stray dog removal from public spaces, citing animal rights and ineffective ABC rules.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Nov, 2025

'Care, not cages': Protest in Gurgaon against SC order on removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, rail stations, Pg3

Gurgaon citizens protest Supreme Court order mandating stray dog removal from public spaces, citing animal rights and ineffective ABC rules.

24 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

23 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

‘Major hurdle will be to chip away at the 90,000 pending cases in the SC’, Pg7

CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant prioritizes reducing 90,000 pending Supreme Court cases through Constitution Benches and promoting mediation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

23 Nov, 2025

‘Major hurdle will be to chip away at the 90,000 pending cases in the SC’, Pg7

CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant prioritizes reducing 90,000 pending Supreme Court cases through Constitution Benches and promoting mediation.

23 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Nov, 2025

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

23 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Nov, 2025

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

23 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When a Gorakhpur leader forced a Presidential Reference, Pg10

Flashback to 1964: How a Gorakhpur pamphlet triggered a Presidential Reference, shaping legislative privilege and judicial review.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

23 Nov, 2025

When a Gorakhpur leader forced a Presidential Reference, Pg10

Flashback to 1964: How a Gorakhpur pamphlet triggered a Presidential Reference, shaping legislative privilege and judicial review.

23 Nov, 2025

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

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

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

22 Nov, 2025

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

22 Nov, 2025

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

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

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

22 Nov, 2025

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

22 Nov, 2025

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