Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and Computers
27 Nov, 2025

India must choose digital sovereignty or submit to the new, subtle digital raj, Pg11

Article advocates for India's digital sovereignty amidst global data dominance, urging strategic policies to foster indigenous digital capabilities and economic growth.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Nov, 2025

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
26 Nov, 2025

Assam proposes jail term, heavy fines for polygamy, Pg1

Assam's anti-polygamy Bill, 2025 proposes jail, fines for illegal second marriages, aiming to protect women and streamline society.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
26 Nov, 2025

Custodial torture: SC raps govt. over CCTV compliance, Pg12

Supreme Court rebukes Centre for ignoring CCTV installation order in CBI, ED, NIA offices to curb custodial torture.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
26 Nov, 2025

What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?, Pg8

Agriculture Ministry releases draft Seeds Bill 2023, proposing regulatory mechanisms for seed quality, trade, and farmer rights, inviting public feedback.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
26 Nov, 2025

What is the row over selecting Head of Police Force in T.N.?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu faces contempt plea for DGP appointment delay; UPSC panel rejected amid SC guidelines violation and state government objections.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
26 Nov, 2025

A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025, Pg6

POSH Act's loopholes exposed: Landmark 2013 law needs urgent amendments for informed consent, digital evidence, and inter-institutional complaints.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
26 Nov, 2025

JJM graft: After PM push, 7 states slap Rs 129 cr fine, Pg6

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny as states penalize contractors for irregularities following PM Modi's directive, recovering ₹129 crore.

Vulnerable SectionsPoverty and HungerE Governance
26 Nov, 2025

Busting myths and half-truths about Poshan Tracker, Pg11

Poshan Tracker addresses myths surrounding e-KYC and facial recognition, enhancing transparency and accountability in nutrition monitoring for women and children.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
26 Nov, 2025

Troop shortfall, Army looks to raise Agniveer vacancies to 1 lakh a yr. Pg 1

Indian Army plans to increase Agniveer recruitment to 1 lakh annually to address troop shortfall of 1.8 lakh.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
25 Nov, 2025

SC to hear plea to stop cash donations to political parties, Pg1

Supreme Court examines plea seeking ban on cash donations to political parties, advocating transparency and complete donor details under income tax.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Nov, 2025

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Nov, 2025

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
25 Nov, 2025

Widely quoted WHO norm of 1 doctor per 1,000 people is not official, Pg7

WHO clarifies that the widely cited 1:1000 doctor-population ratio is not an official recommendation, revealing discrepancies in India's healthcare statistics.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Nov, 2025

Bridging India’s numeracy gap, Pg7

ASER 2024 reveals critical numeracy gap hindering learning outcomes; calls for extended FLN interventions up to Class 8.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Nov, 2025

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

Representation of the People's ActE Governance
25 Nov, 2025

For cleaning up electoral roll, the right Aadhaar, Pg15

Aadhaar integration proposed for electoral roll cleanup, enabling deduplication, verification, and continuous maintenance of voter lists via digital authentication.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
25 Nov, 2025

New labour codes cut red tape, now states have to act, Pg15

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 laws, promising streamlined compliance, formal employment, and recognition for gig workers, boosting economic growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
25 Nov, 2025

With double the participants, 500 of them ex-Maoists, Bastar has a new tag: 'Olympics', Pg7

Bastar Olympics doubles participation, integrating ex-Maoists and tribal groups, fostering trust and sportsmanship in conflict-affected Chhattisgarh.

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