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

SC takes suo motu cognisance of row over definition of Aravalis; hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes suo motu amid concerns over revised Aravali definition, potentially impacting ecology and mining regulations.

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

28 Dec, 2025

SC takes suo motu cognisance of row over definition of Aravalis; hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes suo motu amid concerns over revised Aravali definition, potentially impacting ecology and mining regulations.

28 Dec, 2025

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

Aravalli definition row back in SC, hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court reopens Aravalli definition case amid concerns over environmental impact of 100-meter height criteria for legal recognition.

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

28 Dec, 2025

Aravalli definition row back in SC, hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court reopens Aravalli definition case amid concerns over environmental impact of 100-meter height criteria for legal recognition.

28 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR, Pg8

Analysis reveals shift from 'Polluter Pays Principle' to 'Government Pays Principle' in India's environmental jurisprudence, impacting pollution control.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Dec, 2025

Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR, Pg8

Analysis reveals shift from 'Polluter Pays Principle' to 'Government Pays Principle' in India's environmental jurisprudence, impacting pollution control.

27 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Gates and windows, Pg8

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over potential voter exclusion due to systemic flaws and administrative gatekeeping.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

27 Dec, 2025

Gates and windows, Pg8

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over potential voter exclusion due to systemic flaws and administrative gatekeeping.

27 Dec, 2025

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

26 Dec, 2025

Constitution of India released in Santhali language, Pg14

President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali, empowering tribal communities across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.

26 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

26 Dec, 2025

Donors should be anonymous, Pg9

Electoral bond ban flips political funding: BJP dominates with 85% share in 2024-25, opposition funding declines drastically.

26 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

26 Dec, 2025

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

26 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

26 Dec, 2025

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

26 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

26 Dec, 2025

HC can now test spl marriage Act's constitutional validity, Pg3

Delhi HC to examine Special Marriage Act's validity after SC rejects Centre's plea to transfer case challenging public notice requirement.

26 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13

India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

26 Dec, 2025

A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13

India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.

26 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

25 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Dec, 2025

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

25 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

25 Dec, 2025

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

25 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

25 Dec, 2025

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

25 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

25 Dec, 2025

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

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

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

25 Dec, 2025

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

25 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

25 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Dec, 2025

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

24 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections