Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary17 Jan, 2026SC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.17 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTHE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora14 Jan, 2026THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.14 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaFrom next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.Parliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaParliament and State LegislaturesE GovernanceImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora13 Jan, 2026From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.13 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesReimagining delimitation, Pg7Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures12 Jan, 2026Reimagining delimitation, Pg7Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.12 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingBudget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting10 Jan, 2026Budget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.10 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsParliament and State LegislaturesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsApplications received with suggestions for the 2025 Seeds Bill, Pg8Government aims to introduce Seeds Bill 2025 in Parliament during Budget session's first phase, targeting enhanced seed quality.Parliament and State LegislaturesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsParliament and State LegislaturesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems8 Jan, 2026Applications received with suggestions for the 2025 Seeds Bill, Pg8Government aims to introduce Seeds Bill 2025 in Parliament during Budget session's first phase, targeting enhanced seed quality.8 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIn relaxing Gujarat liquor law, tightrope of foreign investment, local sentiment, Pg10Gujarat eases liquor laws in GIFT City to attract foreign investment amid social sensitivities and political considerations.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy8 Jan, 2026In relaxing Gujarat liquor law, tightrope of foreign investment, local sentiment, Pg10Gujarat eases liquor laws in GIFT City to attract foreign investment amid social sensitivities and political considerations.8 Jan, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesA central law to protect Amaravati, Pg9Andhra Pradesh government seeks central law to protect Amaravati as capital, amending AP Reorganisation Act 2014.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures7 Jan, 2026A central law to protect Amaravati, Pg9Andhra Pradesh government seeks central law to protect Amaravati as capital, amending AP Reorganisation Act 2014.7 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsWhat does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds6 Jan, 2026What does the SHANTI Bill change?, Pg10SHANTI Bill opens India's nuclear sector to private investment, aiming for energy security and reduced fossil fuel dependence.6 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryA brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary6 Jan, 2026A brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.6 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeGovt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life3 Jan, 2026Govt. to help teachers use AI; will ease open schooling framework, Pg10Government to introduce AI in teaching, ease open schooling framework, and focus on technical education for employment via VBSA Bill 2025.3 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActDescent into farce, Pg10ECI's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces criticism for procedural chaos, inconsistencies, and potential disenfranchisement before key state elections.Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act1 Jan, 2026Descent into farce, Pg10ECI's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces criticism for procedural chaos, inconsistencies, and potential disenfranchisement before key state elections.1 Jan, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismA year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism26 Dec, 2025A year of deepening political divides sets stage for another, Pg13India braces for intense political activity in 2026 with crucial state elections, delimitation debates, and leadership changes.26 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Intellectual Property Rights, IPRParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Intellectual Property Rights, IPRSHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12SHANTI Bill aims to overhaul India's nuclear energy framework, attract investment, and align with global standards for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Intellectual Property Rights, IPRParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Intellectual Property Rights, IPR24 Dec, 2025SHANTI Bill is India's second shot at nuclear energy leadership, Pg12SHANTI Bill aims to overhaul India's nuclear energy framework, attract investment, and align with global standards for ambitious 100GW target by 2047.24 Dec, 2025
Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyParliament and State LegislaturesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyParliament and State LegislaturesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRight to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work, Pg6Right to Disconnect Bill introduced, aiming to regulate after-hours work communication but faces definitional and constitutional challenges under existing labour laws.Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyParliament and State LegislaturesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyParliament and State LegislaturesScience and Technology in Everyday Life23 Dec, 2025Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work, Pg6Right to Disconnect Bill introduced, aiming to regulate after-hours work communication but faces definitional and constitutional challenges under existing labour laws.23 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.‘Nuclear energy Bill rushed in Parliament for Trump and Adani’, Pg11Controversial SHANTI Bill, enabling private nuclear sector participation, faces Congress's criticism alleging favouritism towards Trump and Adani groups.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.22 Dec, 2025‘Nuclear energy Bill rushed in Parliament for Trump and Adani’, Pg11Controversial SHANTI Bill, enabling private nuclear sector participation, faces Congress's criticism alleging favouritism towards Trump and Adani groups.22 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPresident Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections22 Dec, 2025President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.22 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentWill new Act aid India’s nuclear development?, Pg12SHANTI Act enacted to boost private investment in nuclear energy by easing supplier liability and revising compensation for nuclear accidents.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development21 Dec, 2025Will new Act aid India’s nuclear development?, Pg12SHANTI Act enacted to boost private investment in nuclear energy by easing supplier liability and revising compensation for nuclear accidents.21 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.U.S. wants India’s nuclear norms globally aligned, Pg1U.S. law pushes India to align nuclear liability norms with global standards post SHANTI Bill passage, raising opposition concerns.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Dec, 2025U.S. wants India’s nuclear norms globally aligned, Pg1U.S. law pushes India to align nuclear liability norms with global standards post SHANTI Bill passage, raising opposition concerns.21 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.House panel seeks reports from DGCA, others on flight crisis, Pg9Parliament's PAC demands reports from DGCA and aviation stakeholders regarding recent flight disruptions and User Development Fee calculation controversies.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.21 Dec, 2025House panel seeks reports from DGCA, others on flight crisis, Pg9Parliament's PAC demands reports from DGCA and aviation stakeholders regarding recent flight disruptions and User Development Fee calculation controversies.21 Dec, 2025