Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismAfter violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism20 Oct, 2025After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.20 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGRAP II curbs in place as air quality worsens, Pg8.Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP II as AQI nears 'very poor', mandating strict pollution control measures and citizen cooperation for improved air quality.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation20 Oct, 2025GRAP II curbs in place as air quality worsens, Pg8.Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP II as AQI nears 'very poor', mandating strict pollution control measures and citizen cooperation for improved air quality.20 Oct, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 Oct, 2025Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.20 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management2 Days Before Diwali, Delhi Gasps, Pg5.Two days before Diwali (October 18), Delhi recorded hazardous air quality levels, with particulate matter (PM10) readings spiking to 843 µg/m³ at Anand Vihar — over 16 times the WHO safe limit. Experts warn of further worsening during festive celebrations despite restrictions on firecrackers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management19 Oct, 20252 Days Before Diwali, Delhi Gasps, Pg5.Two days before Diwali (October 18), Delhi recorded hazardous air quality levels, with particulate matter (PM10) readings spiking to 843 µg/m³ at Anand Vihar — over 16 times the WHO safe limit. Experts warn of further worsening during festive celebrations despite restrictions on firecrackers.19 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWhat Are the New PF Withdrawal Guidelines?, Pg12.The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in its Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on October 13, announced revised norms for partial withdrawals from Provident Fund (PF) accounts. The move aims to “enhance ease of living” for subscribers, but has drawn criticism from Opposition parties and trade unions for allegedly restricting access to workers’ savings.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections19 Oct, 2025What Are the New PF Withdrawal Guidelines?, Pg12.The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in its Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on October 13, announced revised norms for partial withdrawals from Provident Fund (PF) accounts. The move aims to “enhance ease of living” for subscribers, but has drawn criticism from Opposition parties and trade unions for allegedly restricting access to workers’ savings.19 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Oct, 2025GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.19 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsThe murky deaths in the Haryana police, Pg9Haryana IPS officer's alleged suicide sparks caste discrimination claims, extortion allegations, and a second police suicide amid political turmoil.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public FundsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds18 Oct, 2025The murky deaths in the Haryana police, Pg9Haryana IPS officer's alleged suicide sparks caste discrimination claims, extortion allegations, and a second police suicide amid political turmoil.18 Oct, 2025
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLAB agrees to talks after Centre orders judicial probe into Sept. 24 Leh violence, Pg1Centre orders judicial probe into Leh violence; LAB agrees to resume talks on statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors18 Oct, 2025LAB agrees to talks after Centre orders judicial probe into Sept. 24 Leh violence, Pg1Centre orders judicial probe into Leh violence; LAB agrees to resume talks on statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.18 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationHow to identify green crackers, Pg6.Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Oct, 2025How to identify green crackers, Pg6.Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.18 Oct, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePre-test for Census first phase to be held from November 10, Pg14Census 2027 pre-test to begin November 10, focusing on houselisting; caste enumeration methodology still under review.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance17 Oct, 2025Pre-test for Census first phase to be held from November 10, Pg14Census 2027 pre-test to begin November 10, focusing on houselisting; caste enumeration methodology still under review.17 Oct, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismStates must set up special prisons for fugitives: Shah, Pg16Amit Shah urges states to build special prisons and strengthen extradition mechanisms for fugitives undermining India's security and economy.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism17 Oct, 2025States must set up special prisons for fugitives: Shah, Pg16Amit Shah urges states to build special prisons and strengthen extradition mechanisms for fugitives undermining India's security and economy.17 Oct, 2025
Industrial RevolutionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingIndustrial RevolutionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingEnsure safeguards for India’s carbon market, Pg10India's carbon market faces exploitation risks; Kenyan project serves as warning for safeguarding community rights and ensuring fair benefit-sharing.Industrial RevolutionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingIndustrial RevolutionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding17 Oct, 2025Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market, Pg10India's carbon market faces exploitation risks; Kenyan project serves as warning for safeguarding community rights and ensuring fair benefit-sharing.17 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHarnessing talent, shoring up system, Pg13.Government reforms consultant appointment system in key departments like Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog for enhanced efficiency and expertise.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy17 Oct, 2025Harnessing talent, shoring up system, Pg13.Government reforms consultant appointment system in key departments like Economic Affairs and NITI Aayog for enhanced efficiency and expertise.17 Oct, 2025
Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovt to HC: CHRI diverted funds to benefit Bangla, Pak, Afghanistan, Pg10.MHA cancels CHRI's FCRA registration, alleging fund diversions to benefit Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, posing national security threat.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas17 Oct, 2025Govt to HC: CHRI diverted funds to benefit Bangla, Pak, Afghanistan, Pg10.MHA cancels CHRI's FCRA registration, alleging fund diversions to benefit Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, posing national security threat.17 Oct, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesTop court sets aside Allahabad HC order for CBI probe, says should be last resort, Pg7.Supreme Court overturns Allahabad HC's CBI probe order, emphasizing CBI investigations as a 'last resort' not a routine practice.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies17 Oct, 2025Top court sets aside Allahabad HC order for CBI probe, says should be last resort, Pg7.Supreme Court overturns Allahabad HC's CBI probe order, emphasizing CBI investigations as a 'last resort' not a routine practice.17 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAs AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.Noida's pollution spikes at night due to local emissions, firecrackers, while Delhi's AQI worsens; government implements winter action plan.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation17 Oct, 2025As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.Noida's pollution spikes at night due to local emissions, firecrackers, while Delhi's AQI worsens; government implements winter action plan.17 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChance to focus on high-value sports, Pg21.India aims to leverage 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad for grassroots sports development and Olympic focus.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections17 Oct, 2025Chance to focus on high-value sports, Pg21.India aims to leverage 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad for grassroots sports development and Olympic focus.17 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceMost utilising Ayushman Bharat to seek care in private hospitals: Report, Pg14.Ayushman Bharat sees higher private hospital utilization, costing ₹1.29 lakh crore in seven years, reveals NHA report.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance17 Oct, 2025Most utilising Ayushman Bharat to seek care in private hospitals: Report, Pg14.Ayushman Bharat sees higher private hospital utilization, costing ₹1.29 lakh crore in seven years, reveals NHA report.17 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnologyBiotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnology16 Oct, 2025Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.16 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRefugees, infiltrators, Pg6India's refugee policy faces scrutiny over discriminatory practices, legal gaps, and inconsistent treatment despite recent amendments and humanitarian efforts.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests16 Oct, 2025Refugees, infiltrators, Pg6India's refugee policy faces scrutiny over discriminatory practices, legal gaps, and inconsistent treatment despite recent amendments and humanitarian efforts.16 Oct, 2025