Governance

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
20 Dec, 2025

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Dec, 2025

A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke, private classrooms set up air filters, Pg3

Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms amid concerns over air quality and policy failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Dec, 2025

11111111111 as account number, shut center's, same photos: CAG on gaps in skills scheme, Pg3

CAG reveals irregularities in PMKVY scheme implementation, including fake accounts and training centers, alongside railway signalling failures impacting safety.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
20 Dec, 2025

Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1

Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
20 Dec, 2025

Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10

Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
20 Dec, 2025

Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10

Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.

LiteratureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
19 Dec, 2025

Karnataka House passes anti-hate speech Bill, Pg7

Karnataka passes anti-hate speech bill with jail term of 1-7 years and fine of ₹5,000-₹1 lakh.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Dec, 2025

How to separate BS VI-compliant private vehicles from the older ones, Pg4

Delhi enforces BS VI norms: Non-compliant vehicles face fines, stricter pollution checks, and entry bans to combat rising air pollution.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Dec, 2025

IndiGo under antitrust watchdog CCI's scanner after operational disruptions, Pg13

CCI investigates IndiGo for potential abuse of dominant market position after widespread flight cancellations impacted thousands of passengers nationwide.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCitizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency
19 Dec, 2025

New Bill pushes for larger SEBI board, stricter conflict of interest safeguards, Pg13

Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, aims to strengthen SEBI board, enhance investor protection, and decriminalize securities laws.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Dec, 2025

AI start-ups need copyright backing, Pg11

AI copyright proposal threatens Indian start-ups with licensing costs and compliance burdens, potentially stifling innovation and driving businesses abroad.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Dec, 2025

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Dec, 2025

​Rearguard action, Pg6

Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Diaspora
18 Dec, 2025

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Dec, 2025

Change for the worse, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Dec, 2025

As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6

Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
18 Dec, 2025

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Dec, 2025

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13

SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its Prevention
18 Dec, 2025

National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12

Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.

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