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

Women are ‘largest minority’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions delay in implementing 33% women's reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, emphasizes women as 'largest minority'.

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

11 Nov, 2025

Women are ‘largest minority’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions delay in implementing 33% women's reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, emphasizes women as 'largest minority'.

11 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

11 Nov, 2025

Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.

11 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life

CJI to hear plea on AI guidelines for judiciary, Pg7.

CJI acknowledges AI's perils after morphed video surfaces, agrees to hear plea on AI guidelines for judiciary regulation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Nov, 2025

CJI to hear plea on AI guidelines for judiciary, Pg7.

CJI acknowledges AI's perils after morphed video surfaces, agrees to hear plea on AI guidelines for judiciary regulation.

11 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

SC to hear on Nov 17 contempt plea against Telangana Speaker, Pg12.

Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Telangana Speaker for delaying defection case against BRS MLAs, violating prior SC order.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

11 Nov, 2025

SC to hear on Nov 17 contempt plea against Telangana Speaker, Pg12.

Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Telangana Speaker for delaying defection case against BRS MLAs, violating prior SC order.

11 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

A controversial exercise, Pg7

DMK challenges Election Commission's voter roll revision in Supreme Court, alleging disenfranchisement and federal structure violation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

10 Nov, 2025

A controversial exercise, Pg7

DMK challenges Election Commission's voter roll revision in Supreme Court, alleging disenfranchisement and federal structure violation.

10 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

How should law schools change attendance norms?, Pg8

Delhi HC mandates fair attendance enforcement in law schools, emphasizing student welfare and constitutional values, following a suicide case.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

10 Nov, 2025

How should law schools change attendance norms?, Pg8

Delhi HC mandates fair attendance enforcement in law schools, emphasizing student welfare and constitutional values, following a suicide case.

10 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Burden of proof, Pg6

Rahul Gandhi alleges 25 lakh 'fake' votes in Haryana election, raising concerns over electoral roll integrity and ECI's transparency.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Nov, 2025

Burden of proof, Pg6

Rahul Gandhi alleges 25 lakh 'fake' votes in Haryana election, raising concerns over electoral roll integrity and ECI's transparency.

10 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Assam Cabinet nod to anti-polygamy Bill, Pg8.

Assam Cabinet approves anti-polygamy Bill with 7-year jail term, excluding tribal communities and Sixth Schedule areas.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

10 Nov, 2025

Assam Cabinet nod to anti-polygamy Bill, Pg8.

Assam Cabinet approves anti-polygamy Bill with 7-year jail term, excluding tribal communities and Sixth Schedule areas.

10 Nov, 2025

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Pakistan Brings Amendment to Create New Post of Defence Forces Chief, Pg 11.

Pakistan has introduced a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of Chief of Defence Forces, aiming to unify command across the Army, Navy, and Air Force and strengthen military coordination.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

9 Nov, 2025

Pakistan Brings Amendment to Create New Post of Defence Forces Chief, Pg 11.

Pakistan has introduced a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of Chief of Defence Forces, aiming to unify command across the Army, Navy, and Air Force and strengthen military coordination.

9 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures

Winter Session from Dec 1–19; Opposition Targets Govt over 15 Working Days, Pg 8.

The Government has announced that the Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, with only 15 working days, prompting criticism from Opposition parties who claim the session is being “truncated” to avoid debate on key issues.

Parliament and State Legislatures

9 Nov, 2025

Winter Session from Dec 1–19; Opposition Targets Govt over 15 Working Days, Pg 8.

9 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC underscores lapses in extending compensation to victims of crime, Pg10

Supreme Court highlights lapses in victim compensation, directs trial courts to ensure financial aid for rehabilitation of crime victims.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

9 Nov, 2025

SC underscores lapses in extending compensation to victims of crime, Pg10

Supreme Court highlights lapses in victim compensation, directs trial courts to ensure financial aid for rehabilitation of crime victims.

9 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Question of implementing SC order on stray dogs with ‘compassion’, Pg8

Supreme Court directs stray dog removal amid concerns over animal rights and constitutional duties of compassion and welfare.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Nov, 2025

Question of implementing SC order on stray dogs with ‘compassion’, Pg8

Supreme Court directs stray dog removal amid concerns over animal rights and constitutional duties of compassion and welfare.

9 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Where States Stand on Revenue Collections, Before and After GST, Pg 19.

The Central Government released state-wise data on GST revenue collections for October, drawing attention to how states’ revenue positions have changed since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

8 Nov, 2025

Where States Stand on Revenue Collections, Before and After GST, Pg 19.

8 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Remove stray dogs from public places, orders SC, Pg1

Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public places, mandating relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, addressing rising dog-bite incidents.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Nov, 2025

Remove stray dogs from public places, orders SC, Pg1

Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs from public places, mandating relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, addressing rising dog-bite incidents.

8 Nov, 2025

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

SC pushes for reform of colonial-era property laws, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to overhaul colonial property laws, advocating blockchain for transparent transactions and reduced litigation.

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

8 Nov, 2025

SC pushes for reform of colonial-era property laws, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Law Commission to overhaul colonial property laws, advocating blockchain for transparent transactions and reduced litigation.

8 Nov, 2025

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

SC to hear on Nov. 11 pleas challenging legality of SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging legality of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 11.

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

8 Nov, 2025

SC to hear on Nov. 11 pleas challenging legality of SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging legality of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 11.

8 Nov, 2025

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

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

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

8 Nov, 2025

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

8 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Representation of the People's Act

Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Representation of the People's Act

8 Nov, 2025

Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

8 Nov, 2025