Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8

New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

26 Aug, 2025

What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8

New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.

26 Aug, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Before legislation becomes litigation , Pg7

Article advocates for proactive constitutional review within Parliament, suggesting Attorney General's counsel to prevent flawed legislation and reduce judicial interventions.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Aug, 2025

Before legislation becomes litigation , Pg7

Article advocates for proactive constitutional review within Parliament, suggesting Attorney General's counsel to prevent flawed legislation and reduce judicial interventions.

26 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Beyond debate , Pg6

Parliamentary paralysis: Declining debate, disruptions plague Indian legislatures, raising concerns over executive accountability and democratic function, reveals report.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Aug, 2025

Beyond debate , Pg6

Parliamentary paralysis: Declining debate, disruptions plague Indian legislatures, raising concerns over executive accountability and democratic function, reveals report.

26 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis

22 Aug, 2025

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

22 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Nuclear laws and the role of Opposition , Pg7

Government plans to amend nuclear liability laws, potentially allowing private sector entry amid opposition concerns over safety and supplier accountability.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

21 Aug, 2025

Nuclear laws and the role of Opposition , Pg7

Government plans to amend nuclear liability laws, potentially allowing private sector entry amid opposition concerns over safety and supplier accountability.

21 Aug, 2025

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

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

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

20 Aug, 2025

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

20 Aug, 2025

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

20 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

20 Aug, 2025

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

20 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

Indian astronaut will step on moon by 2040: Minister , Pg13

India aims for lunar landing by 2040, Bharat Antariksh Station by 2035, and Gaganyaan mission in 2027.

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

19 Aug, 2025

Indian astronaut will step on moon by 2040: Minister , Pg13

India aims for lunar landing by 2040, Bharat Antariksh Station by 2035, and Gaganyaan mission in 2027.

19 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Aug, 2025

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

19 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

19 Aug, 2025

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

19 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

18 Aug, 2025

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

18 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Aug, 2025

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

18 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

Article advocates judicial intervention to restore ECI's independence, criticizing the 2023 Act and Supreme Court's inaction on electoral integrity.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

18 Aug, 2025

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

Article advocates judicial intervention to restore ECI's independence, criticizing the 2023 Act and Supreme Court's inaction on electoral integrity.

18 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Duration of the civil service exam cannot be curtailed, says the UPSC , Pg16

UPSC defends civil service exam duration citing confidentiality, informs parliamentary panel; rejects reforms to shorten timeline and reveal answer keys early.

Parliament and State Legislatures Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

15 Aug, 2025

Duration of the civil service exam cannot be curtailed, says the UPSC , Pg16

UPSC defends civil service exam duration citing confidentiality, informs parliamentary panel; rejects reforms to shorten timeline and reveal answer keys early.

15 Aug, 2025