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

Legal battle over MGNREGS in Bengal, what happens after SC's order, Pg16.

Supreme Court greenlights MGNREGS restart in West Bengal after 3.5-year halt due to fund disputes and compliance issues.

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

1 Nov, 2025

Legal battle over MGNREGS in Bengal, what happens after SC's order, Pg16.

Supreme Court greenlights MGNREGS restart in West Bengal after 3.5-year halt due to fund disputes and compliance issues.

1 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC refuses to review order reducing IPS deputation, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds order mandating progressive reduction of IPS officers' deputation to CAPFs within two years, dismissing Union government's review petition.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

1 Nov, 2025

SC refuses to review order reducing IPS deputation, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds order mandating progressive reduction of IPS officers' deputation to CAPFs within two years, dismissing Union government's review petition.

1 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Stray dogs case: court rejects virtual appearance, Pg10

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries for failing to enforce stray dog sterilization rules under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

1 Nov, 2025

Stray dogs case: court rejects virtual appearance, Pg10

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries for failing to enforce stray dog sterilization rules under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.

1 Nov, 2025

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

Investigating agencies cannot force lawyers to reveal client info, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms lawyer-client privilege, shielding advocates from revealing confidential client information during investigations, upholding constitutional rights and professional ethics.

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

1 Nov, 2025

Investigating agencies cannot force lawyers to reveal client info, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms lawyer-client privilege, shielding advocates from revealing confidential client information during investigations, upholding constitutional rights and professional ethics.

1 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant to take over as 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, Pg14

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, set to assume office on November 24, 2025.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

31 Oct, 2025

Justice Surya Kant to take over as 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, Pg14

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, set to assume office on November 24, 2025.

31 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

JUSTICE SURYA KANT APPOINTED NEXT CJI, Pg15.

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, set to assume office on November 24.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

31 Oct, 2025

JUSTICE SURYA KANT APPOINTED NEXT CJI, Pg15.

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, set to assume office on November 24.

31 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Federalism and funds, Pg6

Kerala pauses PM SHRI scheme implementation amid LDF strife over NEP-2020 compliance and withheld central funds, raising federalism concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

30 Oct, 2025

Federalism and funds, Pg6

Kerala pauses PM SHRI scheme implementation amid LDF strife over NEP-2020 compliance and withheld central funds, raising federalism concerns.

30 Oct, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issues, Pg6

Controversial Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to remove ministers facing criminal charges after 30 days detention, sparking opposition concerns over misuse.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Oct, 2025

An amended Constitution Bill, its contentious issues, Pg6

Controversial Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to remove ministers facing criminal charges after 30 days detention, sparking opposition concerns over misuse.

30 Oct, 2025

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

This is not welfare, Pg12.

Ex-CEC critiques 'freebie' culture, linking pre-election promises to fiscal instability and electoral corruption, urging reforms for honest welfare.

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

30 Oct, 2025

This is not welfare, Pg12.

Ex-CEC critiques 'freebie' culture, linking pre-election promises to fiscal instability and electoral corruption, urging reforms for honest welfare.

30 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

How SC reiterated century-old principle regarding minors' property rights, Pg19.

Supreme Court upholds minors' property rights, affirming that reselling property constitutes sufficient repudiation of unauthorized guardian sales.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Oct, 2025

How SC reiterated century-old principle regarding minors' property rights, Pg19.

Supreme Court upholds minors' property rights, affirming that reselling property constitutes sufficient repudiation of unauthorized guardian sales.

30 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC flags delays in framing of charges in criminal cases, weighs pan-India guidelines, Pg11.

Supreme Court considers pan-India guidelines to expedite charge framing in criminal cases, addressing trial delays and judicial efficiency.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Oct, 2025

SC flags delays in framing of charges in criminal cases, weighs pan-India guidelines, Pg11.

Supreme Court considers pan-India guidelines to expedite charge framing in criminal cases, addressing trial delays and judicial efficiency.

30 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

29 Oct, 2025

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.

29 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

29 Oct, 2025

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

29 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Oct, 2025

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

28 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

28 Oct, 2025

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

Representation of the People's Act

28 Oct, 2025

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

28 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

28 Oct, 2025

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

28 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

28 Oct, 2025

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

28 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into rising 'digital arrest' scams nationwide, involving offshore money laundering networks and defrauding citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

28 Oct, 2025

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into rising 'digital arrest' scams nationwide, involving offshore money laundering networks and defrauding citizens.

28 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector