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

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

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

8 Nov, 2025

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

8 Nov, 2025

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

SC draws a red line against arbitrary arrest, Pg10.

Supreme Court mandates written arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing individual liberty against arbitrary police actions nationwide.

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

8 Nov, 2025

SC draws a red line against arbitrary arrest, Pg10.

Supreme Court mandates written arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing individual liberty against arbitrary police actions nationwide.

8 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Representation of the People's Act

7 Nov, 2025

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.

7 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

Constitutional Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

7 Nov, 2025

CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16

CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.

7 Nov, 2025

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

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.

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

7 Nov, 2025

Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.

7 Nov, 2025

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

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

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

7 Nov, 2025

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

7 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 Nov, 2025

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

7 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

7 Nov, 2025

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

7 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Nov, 2025

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

7 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

7 Nov, 2025

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

7 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Nov, 2025

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

7 Nov, 2025

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

What constitutes as contempt of court in India?, Pg10

Analyzing contempt of court in India: Types, constitutional provisions, and limits on criticism impacting judicial authority and justice administration.

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

6 Nov, 2025

What constitutes as contempt of court in India?, Pg10

Analyzing contempt of court in India: Types, constitutional provisions, and limits on criticism impacting judicial authority and justice administration.

6 Nov, 2025

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

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

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

6 Nov, 2025

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

6 Nov, 2025

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

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

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

6 Nov, 2025

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

Representation of the People's Act

5 Nov, 2025

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

5 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

5 Nov, 2025

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

5 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

5 Nov, 2025

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

5 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors