Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Aug, 2026

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
8 Aug, 2026

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Lok Sabha swiftly passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSME) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote during Zero Hour, bypassing debate.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
8 Aug, 2026

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

Government explores Merchant Discount Rate on large UPI transactions to fund growth, exempting small payments, following legislative changes to the Payment Systems Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Aug, 2026

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

India weighs new PLI scheme for polysilicon production to deepen solar manufacturing value chain, cut imports, and reduce power costs.

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 Development
8 Aug, 2026

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
8 Aug, 2026

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

India's import diversification for crude oil and LPG proves insufficient against geopolitical chokepoints and US trade surcharges, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
8 Aug, 2026

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
8 Aug, 2026

Checks In Place, In Next Batch Only One Firm With Member Stake: Govt, Pg1

Economic Affairs Secretary details Model BIT review, rising Indian ODI, and falling net FDI impacting India's Balance of Payments and rupee stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersRight to Information and Transparency in Government
8 Aug, 2026

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
8 Aug, 2026

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition demands scrapping or JPC referral for controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, citing concerns over NGO assets and beneficiaries.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIT and Computers
8 Aug, 2026

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala aims to revolutionize public administration using AI-powered governance dashboards for real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all departments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
8 Aug, 2026

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

MHA implements new national security guidelines, restricting renewable energy projects within 50 km of international borders, banning them within 1 km.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
8 Aug, 2026

Pay Wall, Pg8

Government's move to allow charges on UPI transactions raises policy questions about funding digital infrastructure and potential impact on users.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIT and Computers
8 Aug, 2026

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
8 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

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 Development
8 Aug, 2026

Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding Decisions

Government reaffirms robust conflict-of-interest safeguards and merit-based evaluation for RDI Fund, ensuring transparency and ethical governance in deep-tech innovation funding.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
8 Aug, 2026

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

Parliament passes MSMED Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening MSMEs, easing business, and ensuring timely payments for robust economic growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
8 Aug, 2026

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

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