Governance

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10

IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
16 Dec, 2025

Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as new CIC, Pg5

Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner, amidst dissent over candidate diversity, effective December 15, 2025.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.

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

20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15

MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
16 Dec, 2025

How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14

Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
15 Dec, 2025

Bill likely soon to rejig higher education regulatory framework, Pg1

Union government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to overhaul higher education regulatory framework, subsuming UGC and AICTE.

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

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'severe plus' as CAQM slams DDA for negligence in controlling dust pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9

EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSpace TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Dec, 2025

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Dec, 2025

​An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Dec, 2025

A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7

Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Dec, 2025

Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7

Delhi's sewage treatment plants fail to meet quality norms, posing threat to Yamuna's water quality and aquatic life.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
15 Dec, 2025

How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16

Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
15 Dec, 2025

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
15 Dec, 2025

Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15

Government plans PSB reforms: Mergers of smaller banks and stake dilution to boost growth capital and global competitiveness.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Dec, 2025

No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to replace UGC Act, empowering regulatory council with penalties, not grant-giving or fee regulation.

Representation of the People's ActE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
14 Dec, 2025

Aland case accused used loopholes in poll body’s portal, Pg1

Aland voter fraud case exposes NVSP loopholes; accused deleted genuine voters using purchased OTPs before Karnataka polls.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
14 Dec, 2025

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
14 Dec, 2025

Plan to import refurbished medical devices opposed, Pg11

Medical device manufacturers oppose refurbished imports, citing threats to 'Make in India' and regulatory integrity, despite ongoing legal challenges.

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