Governance

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Parliament and State LegislaturesCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for TransparencyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Mar, 2026

Parl panel to Railways: Assess passenger satisfaction, Pg19

Parliamentary panel urges Railways to assess passenger satisfaction and evaluate Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's impact for continuous improvement.

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.
11 Mar, 2026

LNG imports hit, essential commodities Act invoked, gas allocation prioritised, Pg3

Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst West Asia conflict; natural gas supply diverted to priority sectors like PNG, CNG, and LPG.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Mar, 2026

​Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
10 Mar, 2026

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

CCI uncovers decade-long cement cartel involving Dalmia, Shree Digvijay, and India Cements, rigging ONGC tenders through price collusion.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
10 Mar, 2026

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
10 Mar, 2026

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

Sikkim's pro-natalist policies offer lessons for Andhra Pradesh, revealing limited impact of financial incentives on reversing declining fertility rates.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySpace Technology
10 Mar, 2026

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

E GovernanceSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Mar, 2026

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
10 Mar, 2026

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

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.
10 Mar, 2026

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Oil price surge hits $100/barrel amid West Asia conflict; gas shortage grips restaurants and tile industry, impacting prices.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
9 Mar, 2026

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

Women and Women's OrganizationsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Mar, 2026

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

India's ASHA and Anganwadi workers, vital to welfare, face exploitation as 'volunteers' despite continuous, indispensable service, demanding fair wages and recognition.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Mar, 2026

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
8 Mar, 2026

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

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

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
7 Mar, 2026

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

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.
7 Mar, 2026

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

Health SectorE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Mar, 2026

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

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