Indian Polity

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Oct, 2025

SC Collegium admits its decision on judge changed after Govt 'sought' it, Pg1.

SC Collegium alters judge transfer after government request, raising questions on judicial independence and executive influence.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
15 Oct, 2025

Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13

Election Commission mandates pre-certification of political ads and disclosure of social media accounts for Bihar Assembly Elections.

Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 Oct, 2025

Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1

Supreme Court hails UPSC's decision to release preliminary exam answer keys promptly, enhancing transparency and candidate confidence in evaluation process.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
15 Oct, 2025

Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.

Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Oct, 2025

SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
14 Oct, 2025

The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7

Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
14 Oct, 2025

‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.

Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Oct, 2025

Balancing faith and politics, Pg7

Kerala's LDF government faces backlash over Sabarimala temple mismanagement amid allegations of theft and cover-up, impacting fragile ties with Hindu groups.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsAccountability and Ethical GovernanceRight to Information and Transparency in Government
13 Oct, 2025

Where it all started: RTI activists celebrate 2 decades of the law in Rajasthan's Beawar, Pg8.

RTI activists commemorate 20 years of the RTI Act in Beawar, Rajasthan, protesting against amendments undermining transparency and accountability.

Constitutional BodiesVulnerable Sections
12 Oct, 2025

Scheduled Caste panel brings out a ‘checklist’ to reject complaints, Pg8

NCSC introduces 'checklist' for complaint rejection, aiming to reduce pendency and filter non-SC grievances, raising concerns about access to justice.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Oct, 2025

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Oct, 2025

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Oct, 2025

SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1

Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
10 Oct, 2025

Special summary revisions in limbo over delay in poll panel's nationwide SIR, Pg8.

Election Commission's nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls delayed, jeopardizing annual Special Summary Revision timeline and raising concerns.

Parliament and State Legislatures
10 Oct, 2025

Can there be a Joint Committee of Parliament without Opp? Government considers options, Pg5.

Government explores options for Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition's reluctance to nominate members, raising concerns about panel's credibility.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
10 Oct, 2025

Curated safari or ecological disaster? SC pauses eco-tourism park in Aravallis, pg4.

Supreme Court halts Haryana's Aravalli jungle safari project amid ecological concerns over commercial prioritisation and wildlife corridor disruption.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Oct, 2025

Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court allows judicial officers with seven years' Bar experience to become District Judges, aiming to infuse talent and reduce pendency.

Representation of the People's Act
10 Oct, 2025

What are the various electoral forms?, Pg12

Election Commission revises electoral rolls nationwide; citizens must verify details and submit necessary forms for updated voter lists.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Oct, 2025

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Kerala's amendment to Wildlife Protection Act sparks federal debate over environmental governance and State autonomy in declaring 'vermin'.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
9 Oct, 2025

A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7

Supreme Court's ban on post-facto environmental clearances triggers confusion and potential demolition drives across India, impacting infrastructure projects and environmental governance.

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