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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

6 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

A brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9

Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Jan, 2026

A brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9

Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.

6 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

6 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC order, reinforcing judicial authority over tax levies on SEZ-generated power supplied domestically.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

6 Jan, 2026

SC allows Adani Power's appeal, sets aside HC order on customs duty, Pg2

Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC order, reinforcing judicial authority over tax levies on SEZ-generated power supplied domestically.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

6 Jan, 2026

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

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

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

6 Jan, 2026

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Wrong order can't be sole ground for disciplinary action against judicial officer: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes judicial autonomy, stating incorrect bail orders alone insufficient for disciplinary action against judges, safeguarding judicial independence.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Jan, 2026

Wrong order can't be sole ground for disciplinary action against judicial officer: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes judicial autonomy, stating incorrect bail orders alone insufficient for disciplinary action against judges, safeguarding judicial independence.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Supreme Court expands definition of terror, raises bar for granting bail, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, expands terror definition under UAPA, raising concerns about dissent criminalization.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Jan, 2026

Supreme Court expands definition of terror, raises bar for granting bail, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, expands terror definition under UAPA, raising concerns about dissent criminalization.

6 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Security camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6

Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

5 Jan, 2026

Security camps, the game changer in the Maoist fight, Pg6

Maoist insurgency declines by 90% since 2010 due to security camps improving governance and reducing Maoist influence.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

5 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

SC slams denial of bail to give accused a ‘taste of imprisonment as a lesson’, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes prolonged pre-trial detention, upholds 'bail is the rule' principle, and grants bail in ₹34,000-crore DHFL fraud case.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

3 Jan, 2026

SC slams denial of bail to give accused a ‘taste of imprisonment as a lesson’, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes prolonged pre-trial detention, upholds 'bail is the rule' principle, and grants bail in ₹34,000-crore DHFL fraud case.

3 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jan, 2026

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

3 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

Parliament and State Legislatures Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Jan, 2026

Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10

Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.

3 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.

3 Jan, 2026

Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships, Pg6

Maharashtra pioneers urban-rural partnerships for faecal sludge management, ensuring sustainable sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.

3 Jan, 2026

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