Governance

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Mar, 2026

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

Government removes airfare caps imposed in December, effective March 23, 2026, amidst rising ATF prices and operational challenges for airlines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Mar, 2026

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
21 Mar, 2026

‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8

Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Mar, 2026

Restoring rights, Pg8

Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Mar, 2026

M C MEHTA VS UNION OF INDIA WRIT PETITION No. 13029 A CASE SHUTS, Pg12

Supreme Court closes landmark MC Mehta case after four decades, revolutionizing environmental jurisprudence through continuous mandamus and public interest litigations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

On GLP-1 drugs, match access with vigilance, Pg10

Generic GLP-1 drugs poised to revolutionize diabetes and obesity treatment in India, demanding vigilant regulation and equitable access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
21 Mar, 2026

Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams (Platform to implement suggestions, some already being put in place), Pg1

WhatsApp to block device IDs, enhance AI to combat digital arrest scams following government directive, aiming to curb impersonation and fraud.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
20 Mar, 2026

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme, Pg18

States allocate ₹31,000 crore for Viksit Bharat Guarantee, awaiting Centre's funding formula; Rajasthan sets aside ₹4,000 crore.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Mar, 2026

'Punishment up to life term': Chhattisgarh passes new Freedom of Religion Bill, Pg7

Chhattisgarh's new Freedom of Religion Bill, 2024, mandates declaration for religious conversions, with life imprisonment for 'mass' conversions.

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 Economy
20 Mar, 2026

To give relief to exporters, govt floats Rs 497-cr scheme, Pg6

Government unveils ₹497-crore 'RELIEF' scheme aiding exporters facing West Asia crisis-induced logistical disruptions and rising freight costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
20 Mar, 2026

Hosting World Indoor C'ships a stepping stone to Olympic dream, Pg18

India strengthens Olympic bid as Bhubaneswar secures 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships hosting rights, enhancing credentials for 2036 Summer Games.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Mar, 2026

Panic bookings of LPG cylinders ebb, ease to nearly pre-war levels, Pg14

LPG cylinder panic bookings decline amidst West Asia conflict; Govt. manages supply through prioritized allocation and increased domestic production.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
19 Mar, 2026

House panel terms vacancy situation in UGC, AICTE ‘critical’, Pg10

Parliamentary panel reveals critical vacancies in UGC and AICTE, hindering regulatory functions and NEP 2020 implementation, with education spending below 6% GDP target.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
19 Mar, 2026

What is new in transgender rights Bill?, Pg8

Transgender Rights Bill sparks controversy over redefined identity, potentially undermining self-determination and NALSA judgment.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Mar, 2026

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency, Pg6

Supreme Court's NCERT textbook ban raises concerns over judicial overreach, freedom of speech, and transparency in judiciary.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for TransparencyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Keep 60% seats free of selection fee; can sit together if PNR is same: Govt, Pg9

DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats free and ensure passengers with same PNR sit together.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Nod to 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under new BHAVYA scheme, Pg15

Government approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, boosting manufacturing and employment.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Mar, 2026

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

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