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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Austerity is needed, but energy security requires breaking silos in government, Pg12

Expert advocates for unified energy governance to tackle energy security challenges through integrated policy and executive oversight via new ministry/PMO department.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Jun, 2026

Austerity is needed, but energy security requires breaking silos in government, Pg12

Expert advocates for unified energy governance to tackle energy security challenges through integrated policy and executive oversight via new ministry/PMO department.

1 Jun, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why is India pushing for coal gasification?, Pg13

India boosts coal gasification with ₹37,500-crore incentive, aiming to cut ₹3 lakh crore imports and gasify 100 million tonnes by 2030.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

31 May, 2026

Why is India pushing for coal gasification?, Pg13

India boosts coal gasification with ₹37,500-crore incentive, aiming to cut ₹3 lakh crore imports and gasify 100 million tonnes by 2030.

31 May, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution in India slashed solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, costing 15 TWh, says Nature study.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 May, 2026

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution in India slashed solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, costing 15 TWh, says Nature study.

31 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Domestic solar cell mandate: How new rules may squeeze smaller manufacturers, Pg13

New solar cell sourcing rules threaten smaller manufacturers, favouring integrated giants amidst overcapacity and US tariff barriers, sparking market consolidation fears.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 May, 2026

Domestic solar cell mandate: How new rules may squeeze smaller manufacturers, Pg13

New solar cell sourcing rules threaten smaller manufacturers, favouring integrated giants amidst overcapacity and US tariff barriers, sparking market consolidation fears.

31 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

ESG compliance transforms into business priority due to EU carbon tax and India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 May, 2026

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

ESG compliance transforms into business priority due to EU carbon tax and India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

31 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

India's MSCI weight declines as investors chase the AI boom in Taiwan & Korea, Pg13

MSCI rebalancing triggers Indian stock market sell-off as AI boom elevates Taiwan and Korea's market share.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

31 May, 2026

India's MSCI weight declines as investors chase the AI boom in Taiwan & Korea, Pg13

MSCI rebalancing triggers Indian stock market sell-off as AI boom elevates Taiwan and Korea's market share.

31 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Govt waives import duty on cotton till October 30, Pg13

Government temporarily waives 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, aiming to boost textile industry and lower input costs.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

31 May, 2026

Govt waives import duty on cotton till October 30, Pg13

Government temporarily waives 11% import duty on cotton until October 30, aiming to boost textile industry and lower input costs.

31 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Govt withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order amid opposition, Pg13

Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, following opposition from states and stakeholders regarding ethanol and khandsari regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

31 May, 2026

Govt withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order amid opposition, Pg13

Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, following opposition from states and stakeholders regarding ethanol and khandsari regulation.

31 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 May, 2026

Inflation Is Falling, But Is Life Becoming More Affordable?Pg14

Controlling inflation is essential, but genuine economic well-being ultimately depends on whether incomes grow faster than prices.

30 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Fertiliser Policy: Why Centre And States Need Better Alignment,Pg12

India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

30 May, 2026

Fertiliser Policy: Why Centre And States Need Better Alignment,Pg12

India's fertiliser challenge is no longer merely about availability; it is about achieving balanced nutrient use, healthy soils and sustainable agricultural growth.

30 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion As Negotiations Enter Final Phase,Pg6

The proposed trade deal signals that India-US relations are evolving beyond commerce toward a broader partnership centred on technology, supply-chain resilience and economic security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

30 May, 2026

India-US Trade Deal Nears Completion As Negotiations Enter Final Phase,Pg6

The proposed trade deal signals that India-US relations are evolving beyond commerce toward a broader partnership centred on technology, supply-chain resilience and economic security.

30 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

China's green transition is not only an environmental project but also a strategy for achieving technological leadership, industrial dominance and long-term energy security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 May, 2026

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

China's green transition is not only an environmental project but also a strategy for achieving technological leadership, industrial dominance and long-term energy security.

30 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

29 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

PM Modi urges states to resolve water disputes cooperatively, citing Ken-Betwa project as a model for integrated water management.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 May, 2026

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

PM Modi urges states to resolve water disputes cooperatively, citing Ken-Betwa project as a model for integrated water management.

29 May, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

NHAI plans to monetize 1,692.5 km of National Highway assets through TOT and InvIT modes in FY27.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

29 May, 2026

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

NHAI plans to monetize 1,692.5 km of National Highway assets through TOT and InvIT modes in FY27.

29 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Economics of Animal Rearing

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Economics of Animal Rearing

29 May, 2026

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

29 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Italy eyes €20 billion trade with India by 2029, boosting investment and co-production through enhanced financial support and strategic partnerships.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

29 May, 2026

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Italy eyes €20 billion trade with India by 2029, boosting investment and co-production through enhanced financial support and strategic partnerships.

29 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming retrospectively, jeopardizing sector facing Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax demands.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

29 May, 2026

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming retrospectively, jeopardizing sector facing Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax demands.

29 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

India reconsiders anti-dumping duties on chemical imports amid West Asia crisis, aiming to balance domestic industry protection and MSME competitiveness.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

29 May, 2026

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

India reconsiders anti-dumping duties on chemical imports amid West Asia crisis, aiming to balance domestic industry protection and MSME competitiveness.

29 May, 2026