Governance

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
12 Jul, 2026

PM SVANidhi, Pg7

PM SVANidhi scheme empowers 15 lakh street vendors with collateral-free working capital loans, boosting livelihood recovery and financial inclusion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
12 Jul, 2026

PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7

PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.

LiteraturePost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
12 Jul, 2026

Akashvani: A voice from the sky, and a name that stuck, Pg10

Prasar Bharati enforces Akashvani as sole name for All India Radio, sparking debate over 90-year legacy, 'Hindi-first' policy, and colonial baggage claims.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional BodiesE Governance
12 Jul, 2026

EC changes Form 6 for new voters, inserts section asking them about parents in SIR, Pg1

Election Commission controversially modifies online Form 6 for new voters, adding parent details without statutory amendment, sparking legal and procedural concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jul, 2026

Govt grants GI to Jodhpur's Mojari, industry stakeholders hail move, Pg10

Centre grants GI tag to Jodhpur's 200-year-old Mojari, boosting global branding and livelihoods for 35,000 artisans.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Jul, 2026

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesE Governance
11 Jul, 2026

No app can block calls from 1600 number series: TRAI, Pg12

TRAI mandates no app can block government and regulated entity calls from 1600 series, ensuring citizen trust and communication integrity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Health Ministry removes licensing exemption for high-alcohol drugs, mandating strict regulation under Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb misuse.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
11 Jul, 2026

Catholic body meets Home Minister Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill, Pg11

CBCI confronts Home Minister Shah over FCRA Bill 2026, demanding removal of 'proselytisation' clause and asset takeover powers for NGOs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Jul, 2026

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Elite IITs and IIMs challenge Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, demanding exemption from proposed regulatory framework overhaul.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jul, 2026

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

UN Special Advocate urges India to transform Jan Dhan into a household financial resilience platform, leveraging digital infrastructure for comprehensive financial health and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
10 Jul, 2026

Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1

PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
10 Jul, 2026

NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13

NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEconomics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Jul, 2026

Lessons for India from Brazil's ethanol pathway, Pg13

Brazil's 50-year ethanol masterclass, featuring phased blending and flex-fuel vehicles, offers crucial lessons for India's rushed E20 adoption and energy security goals.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and Computers
9 Jul, 2026

What is the right to be forgotten?, Pg8

Delhi High Court defines 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, balancing privacy with public interest and open justice, impacting digital footprints.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
9 Jul, 2026

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

India withstands West Asia crisis, containing fuel and cooking gas inflation through strategic energy diversification and government-backed cost absorption.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Jul, 2026

Landslide hits Wayanad tunnel project days after Collector's warning on soil pile, 3 killed, Pg9

Wayanad tunnel project landslide kills three, seven missing, days after District Collector's ignored warning on hazardous soil accumulation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
8 Jul, 2026

Audit performance of disciplinary mechanism for lawyers: SC to BCI, Pg5

Supreme Court orders Bar Council of India to audit lawyer disciplinary mechanisms, establish National Legal Academy for enhanced professional competence and public confidence.

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