Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

A highly-contested Rajya Sabha rejection, Pg9

Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected due to non-disclosure of pending criminal case, igniting political controversy and exposing party's internal vulnerabilities.

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

16 Jun, 2026

A highly-contested Rajya Sabha rejection, Pg9

Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected due to non-disclosure of pending criminal case, igniting political controversy and exposing party's internal vulnerabilities.

16 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds Article 329(b), dismissing Congress leader's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection, reinforcing non-interference in electoral processes.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

13 Jun, 2026

SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination, Pg1

Supreme Court upholds Article 329(b), dismissing Congress leader's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection, reinforcing non-interference in electoral processes.

13 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

11 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

9 Jun, 2026

Delimitation and Census, Pg3

Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.

9 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jun, 2026

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

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

1 Jun, 2026

Govt seeks to bring back delimitation Bill, push joint polls by 2029, Pg3

Government seeks to revive Delimitation Bill and push 'One Nation, One Election' by 2029 amid political realignment efforts.

1 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

29 May, 2026

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

29 May, 2026

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

Betrayal of mandate, Pg8

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.

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

28 May, 2026

Betrayal of mandate, Pg8

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.

28 May, 2026

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

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Rajya Sabha defection case triggers constitutional debate over anti-defection law's merger clause and party autonomy.

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

27 May, 2026

Rajya Sabha defections, constitutional questions, Pg6

Rajya Sabha defection case triggers constitutional debate over anti-defection law's merger clause and party autonomy.

27 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

A new brand of politics in Tamil Nadu, Pg7

Actor Vijay's TVK party triggers political shift in Tamil Nadu, challenging Dravidian dominance with inclusive governance and strategic alliances.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures

27 May, 2026

A new brand of politics in Tamil Nadu, Pg7

Actor Vijay's TVK party triggers political shift in Tamil Nadu, challenging Dravidian dominance with inclusive governance and strategic alliances.

27 May, 2026

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

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

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

22 May, 2026

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

22 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37, Pg1

Ordinance increases Supreme Court judge strength to 37 (excluding CJI) to tackle 93,000+ case backlog, amending 1956 Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

18 May, 2026

With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37, Pg1

Ordinance increases Supreme Court judge strength to 37 (excluding CJI) to tackle 93,000+ case backlog, amending 1956 Act.

18 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Juggernaut rolls on, Pg6

ECI's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over mass deletions, disenfranchisement, and flawed methodology impacting marginalized communities, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

16 May, 2026

Juggernaut rolls on, Pg6

ECI's Special Intensive Revision faces scrutiny over mass deletions, disenfranchisement, and flawed methodology impacting marginalized communities, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

16 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

12 May, 2026

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

12 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

What is the Governor’s role in a hung Assembly?, Pg14

Governor's role in hung assembly debated; floor test emerges as key to proving majority and ensuring stable governance.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 May, 2026

What is the Governor’s role in a hung Assembly?, Pg14

Governor's role in hung assembly debated; floor test emerges as key to proving majority and ensuring stable governance.

10 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

9 May, 2026

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

9 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

8 May, 2026

Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.

8 May, 2026

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

Scope of legal fiction in party mergers, Pg12

Analyzing the scope of legal fiction in party mergers, highlighting constitutional interpretations and potential distortions in recent political practices.

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

8 May, 2026

Scope of legal fiction in party mergers, Pg12

Analyzing the scope of legal fiction in party mergers, highlighting constitutional interpretations and potential distortions in recent political practices.

8 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

Parliament and State Legislatures Constitutional Bodies

7 May, 2026

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

7 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary