Governance

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

ED Cases Under PMLA Rose To A Four-Year High In FY26, Pg13

ED cases under PMLA hit four-year high in FY26, but conviction rate remains below 1%; Income Tax prosecutions also show low convictions.

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

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

‘No third-party insurance, no fuel’: SC asks Centre for vehicle pilot project, Pg12

Supreme Court, shocked by 56% uninsured vehicles, directs Centre to pilot linking fuel purchase with valid insurance status for road safety.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
5 Aug, 2026

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI, States to frame SOPs and operationalize mechanisms to curb 'digital arrest' scams and restore victims' monetary losses.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Aug, 2026

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors
5 Aug, 2026

Indian-flagged ship sinks after attack in Red Sea; 14 rescued, Pg12

Indian-flagged ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks in Red Sea after attack; 13 Indian crew rescued, prompting India to condemn targeting of commercial shipping.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
5 Aug, 2026

Supreme Court raises third-party insurance period for new vehicles, Pg12

Supreme Court extends mandatory third-party motor insurance for new cars to four years and two-wheelers to six years, citing road safety concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
5 Aug, 2026

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

What can be done to curb ‘paper leaks’ and ensure institutional accountability?, Pg9

Amidst NEET/UGC-NET controversies, article redefines 'paper leak' beyond printed papers, urging NTA and government for systemic accountability and reform.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

Top Spot, Pg6

Union Cabinet approves ₹29,054 crore for Khelo India Scheme, aiming to boost grassroots sports and secure a top-10 finish for India at the 2036 Olympics.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

Fugitives repatriated to India from 36 countries since 2019, Pg8

India repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 nations since 2019, attaching ₹17,874 crore assets under PMLA, significantly boosting anti-crime efforts.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
5 Aug, 2026

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
5 Aug, 2026

One Nation, One Fertilizer' Initiative Strengthens Fertilizer Availability and Distribution Across the Country

Government's 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative ensures timely, transparent, and equitable distribution of subsidized fertilizers under the 'BHARAT' brand, strengthening agricultural supply chains nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in Agriculture
5 Aug, 2026

Mission For Cotton Productivity

Government approves Rs 5,659 crore KAPAS KANTI Mission to boost cotton productivity and production across 14 states by 2031.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora
5 Aug, 2026

‘Seafarer-First’ Initiative

Government launches 'Seafarer-First' initiative with real-time tracking, advisories, and welfare measures to ensure safety of Indian seafarers in volatile Gulf region.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersE Governance
5 Aug, 2026

Operationalisation Of SHE-LEAPS

SHE-LEAPS digital platform operationalized to monitor 11 lakh+ SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural livelihoods and market access.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Aug, 2026

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.

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