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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How 27th Amendment seals Pak Army’s stranglehold over state, Pg 24

Pakistan has enacted the 27th Constitutional Amendment, introducing sweeping reforms that significantly expand the Pakistan Army’s authority across governance, security, and judicial structures.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

15 Nov, 2025

How 27th Amendment seals Pak Army’s stranglehold over state, Pg 24

Pakistan has enacted the 27th Constitutional Amendment, introducing sweeping reforms that significantly expand the Pakistan Army’s authority across governance, security, and judicial structures.

15 Nov, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

15 Nov, 2025

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

15 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

15 Nov, 2025

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

15 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 Nov, 2025

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

14 Nov, 2025

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

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

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

14 Nov, 2025

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

14 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?, Pg9

Debate sparks over increasing public religious displays, politicization, and its impact on civic life and constitutional freedoms in India.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

14 Nov, 2025

Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?, Pg9

Debate sparks over increasing public religious displays, politicization, and its impact on civic life and constitutional freedoms in India.

14 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.

14 Nov, 2025

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Government Budgeting

US govt shutdown & the state of its Budget, Pg26

US government shutdown exposes budget approval process vulnerabilities; India's parliamentary system offers stability, highlighting presidential system risks for developing economies.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Government Budgeting

14 Nov, 2025

US govt shutdown & the state of its Budget, Pg26

US government shutdown exposes budget approval process vulnerabilities; India's parliamentary system offers stability, highlighting presidential system risks for developing economies.

14 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

14 Nov, 2025

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

All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court mandates High Courts to disclose judgment delivery timelines, enhancing judicial transparency and accountability for reserved verdicts.

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

13 Nov, 2025

All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court mandates High Courts to disclose judgment delivery timelines, enhancing judicial transparency and accountability for reserved verdicts.

13 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Panel formed to review Bills seeking removal of Ministers facing serious criminal charges, Pg13

Parliamentary panel formed to review bills seeking removal of ministers facing criminal charges; opposition boycotts, alleging malafide intent.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Panel formed to review Bills seeking removal of Ministers facing serious criminal charges, Pg13

Parliamentary panel formed to review bills seeking removal of ministers facing criminal charges; opposition boycotts, alleging malafide intent.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Can lawyers break client confidentiality?, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds attorney-client privilege, safeguarding fair trial and constitutional rights against state intrusion, reinforcing justice system integrity.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Can lawyers break client confidentiality?, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds attorney-client privilege, safeguarding fair trial and constitutional rights against state intrusion, reinforcing justice system integrity.

13 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

Qualified success, Pg8

Bihar elections reveal women voters outnumbering men despite fewer registrations, raising concerns about electoral roll integrity and demographic factors.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act Vulnerable Sections

13 Nov, 2025

Qualified success, Pg8

Bihar elections reveal women voters outnumbering men despite fewer registrations, raising concerns about electoral roll integrity and demographic factors.

13 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth, Pg8

States compete fiercely for investments, shifting from central patronage to competitive federalism, boosting economic growth and policy innovation nationwide.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

13 Nov, 2025

Inter-State rivalry that is fuelling India’s growth, Pg8

States compete fiercely for investments, shifting from central patronage to competitive federalism, boosting economic growth and policy innovation nationwide.

13 Nov, 2025

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

House panel on Bills for removal of jailed ministers set up, Pg8.

Lok Sabha forms panel to examine bills on removing jailed ministers, sparking opposition concerns over federalism and political targeting.

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

13 Nov, 2025

House panel on Bills for removal of jailed ministers set up, Pg8.

Lok Sabha forms panel to examine bills on removing jailed ministers, sparking opposition concerns over federalism and political targeting.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand HC for halting prosecution in Jim Corbett illegal tree-felling case amid CBI probe.

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

12 Nov, 2025

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand HC for halting prosecution in Jim Corbett illegal tree-felling case amid CBI probe.

12 Nov, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

The problem with Vance’s conversion wish, Pg11

JD Vance's conversion remarks spark debate on separation of church and state, echoing historical religious justifications for conquest.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

12 Nov, 2025

The problem with Vance’s conversion wish, Pg11

JD Vance's conversion remarks spark debate on separation of church and state, echoing historical religious justifications for conquest.

12 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals, Pg22.

Supreme Court confronts Centre over Tribunals Reforms Act, challenging its constitutional validity and raising concerns about judicial independence and separation of powers.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

12 Nov, 2025

Discord between Supreme Court and the Centre over tribunals, Pg22.

Supreme Court confronts Centre over Tribunals Reforms Act, challenging its constitutional validity and raising concerns about judicial independence and separation of powers.

12 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life Accountability and Ethical Governance