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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Dec, 2025

In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10

India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Dec, 2025

On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10

India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.

18 Dec, 2025

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

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

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

18 Dec, 2025

A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1

Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Dec, 2025

Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1

Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.

18 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII

Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Dec, 2025

Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII

Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11

Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

17 Dec, 2025

‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11

Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.

17 Dec, 2025

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Dec, 2025

NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.

17 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Dec, 2025

Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.

17 Dec, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

17 Dec, 2025

The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8

Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Stepping stone, Pg6

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear capacity by 2047, allowing private sector participation, but liability concerns persist.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

17 Dec, 2025

Stepping stone, Pg6

SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear capacity by 2047, allowing private sector participation, but liability concerns persist.

17 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8

Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.

17 Dec, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5

Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Dec, 2025

Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5

Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

A RANGE OF regulatory reforms, including on mutual funds norms and the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR), are expected to be discussed at a meeting of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) board., Pg3

SEBI board to review mutual fund regulations and ICDR norms, aiming to bolster market transparency and investor protection.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Dec, 2025

A RANGE OF regulatory reforms, including on mutual funds norms and the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR), are expected to be discussed at a meeting of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) board., Pg3

SEBI board to review mutual fund regulations and ICDR norms, aiming to bolster market transparency and investor protection.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17

SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Dec, 2025

SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17

SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.

17 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

IRDAI to get search, seizure powers over intermediaries, more enforcement scope, Pg17

IRDAI gains search and seizure powers over insurance intermediaries via Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025, enhancing regulatory oversight.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

IRDAI to get search, seizure powers over intermediaries, more enforcement scope, Pg17

IRDAI gains search and seizure powers over insurance intermediaries via Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025, enhancing regulatory oversight.

17 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Dec, 2025

A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.

17 Dec, 2025

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