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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Mar, 2026

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.

15 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8

Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

14 Mar, 2026

Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8

Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.

14 Mar, 2026

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

Constitutional Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10

The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.

13 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Mar, 2026

‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14

Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.

13 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

13 Mar, 2026

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

13 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

13 Mar, 2026

SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14

Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.

13 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

13 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Mar, 2026

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session, Pg13

Central Armed Forces Bill aims to regulate CAPF functioning amidst SC directive to reduce IPS deputation within two years.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

12 Mar, 2026

Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session, Pg13

Central Armed Forces Bill aims to regulate CAPF functioning amidst SC directive to reduce IPS deputation within two years.

12 Mar, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

12 Mar, 2026

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

12 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

12 Mar, 2026

Reforming choice-based education, Pg9

Analysis reveals choice-based education reforms in Kerala face implementation challenges due to systemic rigidities and inadequate teacher preparedness.

12 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Govt warns: Sale of weight loss drug generics only on doctor’s prescription, Pg4

CDSCO mandates doctor's prescription for generic semaglutide sales, prohibits misleading promotion of weight loss drugs, ensuring rational use.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 Mar, 2026

Govt warns: Sale of weight loss drug generics only on doctor’s prescription, Pg4

CDSCO mandates doctor's prescription for generic semaglutide sales, prohibits misleading promotion of weight loss drugs, ensuring rational use.

12 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

SEBI proposes 'Lodge and Launch' model for AIFs, accelerating fund scheme launches via merchant banker due diligence, reducing regulatory approval times.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Mar, 2026

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

SEBI proposes 'Lodge and Launch' model for AIFs, accelerating fund scheme launches via merchant banker due diligence, reducing regulatory approval times.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Withdrawing life-support: the legal procedure and the hurdles, Pg16

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, highlighting legal guidelines, challenges, and the importance of living wills in end-of-life decisions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 Mar, 2026

Withdrawing life-support: the legal procedure and the hurdles, Pg16

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, highlighting legal guidelines, challenges, and the importance of living wills in end-of-life decisions.

12 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

After daughters’ deaths, two parents’ fight leads to SC push for Covid jab no-fault compensation, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates Covid-19 vaccine no-fault compensation policy following parents' legal battle after daughters' deaths due to side effects.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 Mar, 2026

After daughters’ deaths, two parents’ fight leads to SC push for Covid jab no-fault compensation, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates Covid-19 vaccine no-fault compensation policy following parents' legal battle after daughters' deaths due to side effects.

12 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

On passive euthanasia, over to the Centre, Pg12

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, directs Centre to legislate on the sensitive issue of end-of-life care and living wills.

12 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

11 Mar, 2026

SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12

Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.

11 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Gas from new sources will end shortage, say officials, Pg1

India tackles natural gas crunch by diversifying import sources amidst rising prices, prioritizes domestic LPG supply, and addresses restaurateurs' concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Mar, 2026

Gas from new sources will end shortage, say officials, Pg1

India tackles natural gas crunch by diversifying import sources amidst rising prices, prioritizes domestic LPG supply, and addresses restaurateurs' concerns.

11 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections