Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
4 Jul, 2026

Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9

CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
4 Jul, 2026

Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10

MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Jul, 2026

​Manufacturing justice, Pg8

Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIT and Computers
3 Jul, 2026

SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1

Supreme Court voids NCLT order, citing "catastrophic" reliance on AI-generated fictitious case law, demanding BCI frame norms against judicial hallucinations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
3 Jul, 2026

​Unwelcome surge, Pg10

India's June GST collections surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore, but imported inflation and rupee depreciation, not domestic growth, fueled this 'unwelcome' buoyancy.

ArchitectureModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
3 Jul, 2026

The traditional models to manage temples, state's role, Pg12

Ram Temple embezzlement allegations spark intense debate on traditional temple management models, state's constitutional powers, and financial accountability of religious endowments.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
2 Jul, 2026

Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7

States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
2 Jul, 2026

Yes and no, Pg6

New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
2 Jul, 2026

Joint polls, Pg4

Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.

Population and Associated IssuesComparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries
2 Jul, 2026

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInvestment Models
1 Jul, 2026

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
30 Jun, 2026

Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14

States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure
30 Jun, 2026

Pact to implement Yamuna water accord inked, Pg1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah brokers landmark Yamuna Water Project accord between Haryana and Rajasthan, ensuring vital water resource implementation.

ArchitectureIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
29 Jun, 2026

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Jun, 2026

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
29 Jun, 2026

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

Joint Parliamentary Committee debates One Nation, One Election, addressing constitutional hurdles, delimitation, and anti-defection law reforms for synchronized polls by 2034.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
28 Jun, 2026

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
28 Jun, 2026

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
28 Jun, 2026

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security
27 Jun, 2026

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household, Pg10

Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.

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