Parliament and State Legislatures
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Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1
US nuclear mission eyes India's energy sector post-SHANTI Act, seeking tie-ups with private players and government entities.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11
Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering anti-defection law debate over 'merger' exception and potential disqualification.
Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15
Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.
Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
Delimitation — a case of to be or not to be, Pg6
Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes Lok Sabha seat readjustment based on 2011 Census, sparking debate over population parity.
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
Women participation in economy rising, but presence at top dismal, Pg15
India's female workforce participation rises to 40% in 2025, but senior positions remain dismal across sectors, hindering economic growth.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?, Pg11
Punjab toughens sacrilege law with life imprisonment for Guru Granth Sahib desecration, sparking legal and ethical debates.
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
‘Why delay the 2023 Act?’: women’s reservation comes full circle as govt.’s ‘U-turn’ fails in LS, Pg6
Government's attempt to fast-track women's reservation fails in Lok Sabha; Opposition renews demand for immediate implementation without census and delimitation.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
Why delimitation row is not over, Pg9
Delimitation freeze faces potential lapse post-2026 census, sparking concerns over state representation and constitutional amendments.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated, Pg1
Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at women's reservation implementation, triggering political clash over delimitation and representation concerns.
Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
South’s seat share won’t be cut, say PM and Shah, Pg1
Government assures South states of maintained proportional representation post delimitation and women's reservation implementation by 2029 elections.
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
How proposed women's reservation Bills could affect the delimitation process, Pg18
Government proposes Delimitation Bill alongside women's reservation, potentially altering state seat allocations based on the latest census data.
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1
Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Placing women at the core of democracy, Pg9
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) mandates 33% reservation for women, revolutionizing Indian democracy by enhancing representation and inclusive governance.
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