Governance

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityProbity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis
22 Aug, 2025

Lawfare politics , Pg8

Controversial bills empower Centre with arbitrary powers, enabling removal of elected officials via police action, undermining federalism and justice.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 Aug, 2025

Poll integrity and self-sabotage, parties and the ECI , Pg8

Article highlights ECI's eroding credibility due to electoral roll discrepancies and political parties' complicity through neglect of local organizations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
21 Aug, 2025

Why India needs a national space law , Pg8

India poised to enact national space law for regulatory clarity, licensing, and liability coverage in the burgeoning space sector.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Aug, 2025

What are ‘machine readable’ electoral rolls? , Pg8

Opposition demands 'machine-readable' voter rolls for transparency; EC cites security concerns, hindering fraud detection efforts.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
21 Aug, 2025

The fact is the ECI is a commission in crisis , Pg6

Supreme Court rebukes ECI for voter data denial; Opposition alleges bias and administrative failures, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Aug, 2025

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Aug, 2025

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
20 Aug, 2025

A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’ , Pg8

Article commemorates M.S. Swaminathan's contributions to India's Green Revolution, emphasizing scientific advancement, political support, and future agricultural research needs.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
20 Aug, 2025

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Aug, 2025

Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8

India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2025

What does science say about the govt.’s ethanol blending plan? , PgII

Ethanol blending (E20) faces vehicle compatibility concerns despite emission reduction benefits, experts suggest component replacements and recalibration for older models.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Aug, 2025

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
18 Aug, 2025

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
18 Aug, 2025

India’s patent landscape: universities as changemakers , Pg7

India's patent filings surge, driven by universities and individuals, signaling a shift towards indigenous innovation and R&D investment.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Aug, 2025

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

ArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Aug, 2025

A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen , Pg6

New conservation manual for ASI monuments emphasizes community involvement, interdisciplinary approaches, and acknowledging historical context for better preservation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Aug, 2025

How document deficits may risk disenfranchising the poor, eroding trust in the Election Commission , Pg7

Document deficits threaten disenfranchisement of poor, eroding trust in Election Commission during voter verification, raising concerns about inclusivity and fairness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
16 Aug, 2025

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
16 Aug, 2025

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Aug, 2025

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

EC's special revision exercise faces inclusivity questions as study reveals widespread lack of mandated documents, potentially disenfranchising vulnerable populations.

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