Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.When pilots are tested for drugs: The process & punishment, Pg14Pilot tests positive for marijuana after Air India incident, highlighting DGCA's stringent drug testing protocols and escalating disciplinary actions for aviation safety.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.12 Aug, 2026When pilots are tested for drugs: The process & punishment, Pg14Pilot tests positive for marijuana after Air India incident, highlighting DGCA's stringent drug testing protocols and escalating disciplinary actions for aviation safety.12 Aug, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesKarnataka Told to Release Water to T.N., Pg1Cauvery Water Management Authority directs Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days amidst severe hydrological distress.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies12 Aug, 2026Karnataka Told to Release Water to T.N., Pg1Cauvery Water Management Authority directs Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days amidst severe hydrological distress.12 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026Parliament passes MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026, streamlining classification, dispute resolution, and payments to boost sector growth and ease of doing business.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth12 Aug, 2026The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026Parliament passes MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026, streamlining classification, dispute resolution, and payments to boost sector growth and ease of doing business.12 Aug, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementUrban Flood Risk Mitigation ProgrammeCentral Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster ManagementUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management12 Aug, 2026Urban Flood Risk Mitigation ProgrammeCentral Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.12 Aug, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovt: 2012 Rules for clinics ensure quality healthcare, Pg9Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector11 Aug, 2026Govt: 2012 Rules for clinics ensure quality healthcare, Pg9Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.11 Aug, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAmid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6Amid din, Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating a National Tribunals Commission for selecting quasi-judicial body members.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors11 Aug, 2026Amid din, LS passes Bill to set up panel to select chiefs and members of tribunals, Pg6Amid din, Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating a National Tribunals Commission for selecting quasi-judicial body members.11 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAccountability and Ethical GovernanceCan banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13RBI introduces comprehensive new loan recovery rules, allowing banks to restrict smartphone functions for defaults under strict conditions, effective January 2027.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAccountability and Ethical Governance11 Aug, 2026Can banks lock phone for loan default? What RBI's new rules say, Pg13RBI introduces comprehensive new loan recovery rules, allowing banks to restrict smartphone functions for defaults under strict conditions, effective January 2027.11 Aug, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesTribunals Reforms Bill passed amid din in LS, Pg11Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating National Tribunals Commission to ensure judicial independence and address Supreme Court's previous concerns.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies11 Aug, 2026Tribunals Reforms Bill passed amid din in LS, Pg11Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating National Tribunals Commission to ensure judicial independence and address Supreme Court's previous concerns.11 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related IndustriesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related IndustriesNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Launches India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing LaboratoriesNABL launches India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing labs, enhancing food safety surveillance and consumer confidence through quality-assured services closer to communities.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related IndustriesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFood Processing and Related Industries11 Aug, 2026National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Launches India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing LaboratoriesNABL launches India's first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing labs, enhancing food safety surveillance and consumer confidence through quality-assured services closer to communities.11 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDovish RBI's core inflation views leave economists unconvinced, Pg15Headline CPI inflation rose to 4.38% in June, but RBI's dovish focus on steady core inflation at 3.9% leaves economists unconvinced.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 Aug, 2026Dovish RBI's core inflation views leave economists unconvinced, Pg15Headline CPI inflation rose to 4.38% in June, but RBI's dovish focus on steady core inflation at 3.9% leaves economists unconvinced.10 Aug, 2026
Inclusive GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentTo Lower Cost of Credit, Track Information Asymmetries, Pg12RBI's low real rates boost credit but risk NPAs; digital public infrastructure can structurally reduce lending costs by tackling information asymmetry.Inclusive GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 Aug, 2026To Lower Cost of Credit, Track Information Asymmetries, Pg12RBI's low real rates boost credit but risk NPAs; digital public infrastructure can structurally reduce lending costs by tackling information asymmetry.10 Aug, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorRow Around Who Gets To Prescribe Modern Drugs, Pg11Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector10 Aug, 2026Row Around Who Gets To Prescribe Modern Drugs, Pg11Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.10 Aug, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMediating Telangana’s Inter-State Issues, Pg7Telangana prepares to present Krishna river water disputes against Karnataka at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking Centre's intervention.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies10 Aug, 2026Mediating Telangana’s Inter-State Issues, Pg7Telangana prepares to present Krishna river water disputes against Karnataka at the Southern Zonal Council meeting, seeking Centre's intervention.10 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaCompetition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meetingIndia's CCI hosted BRICS competition authorities in Udaipur, fostering cooperation on fair competition, digital markets, and sustainable renewable energy sector development.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora10 Aug, 2026Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities 2026 meetingIndia's CCI hosted BRICS competition authorities in Udaipur, fostering cooperation on fair competition, digital markets, and sustainable renewable energy sector development.10 Aug, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesWhy is Jantar Mantar in Delhi facing scrutiny?, Pg14Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies9 Aug, 2026Why is Jantar Mantar in Delhi facing scrutiny?, Pg14Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.9 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentLand requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development8 Aug, 2026Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.8 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding DecisionsGovernment reaffirms robust conflict-of-interest safeguards and merit-based evaluation for RDI Fund, ensuring transparency and ethical governance in deep-tech innovation funding.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development8 Aug, 2026Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding DecisionsGovernment reaffirms robust conflict-of-interest safeguards and merit-based evaluation for RDI Fund, ensuring transparency and ethical governance in deep-tech innovation funding.8 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI sees inflation risks — but opts to support growth, Pg14RBI maintains neutral stance, keeping policy rate unchanged to support growth despite rising food inflation and global economic uncertainties.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Aug, 2026RBI sees inflation risks — but opts to support growth, Pg14RBI maintains neutral stance, keeping policy rate unchanged to support growth despite rising food inflation and global economic uncertainties.7 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationImplementation Of Maha Water MissionANRF and Ministry of Jal Shakti launch MAHA Water Programme, inviting consortium proposals for solution-based research on critical water challenges, involving industry partners.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Aug, 2026Implementation Of Maha Water MissionANRF and Ministry of Jal Shakti launch MAHA Water Programme, inviting consortium proposals for solution-based research on critical water challenges, involving industry partners.7 Aug, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorGovt, Indian Statistical Faculty Spar Over New Bill, Autonomy, Pg13Government and Indian Statistical Institute faculty clash over new Bill, fearing loss of academic autonomy and governance control for the national importance institute.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector6 Aug, 2026Govt, Indian Statistical Faculty Spar Over New Bill, Autonomy, Pg13Government and Indian Statistical Institute faculty clash over new Bill, fearing loss of academic autonomy and governance control for the national importance institute.6 Aug, 2026