Governance

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

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models
11 Dec, 2025

Over ₹1.8 lakh crore invested under PLI schemes: govt., Pg1

₹1.88 lakh crore invested across 14 sectors under PLI schemes, generating ₹17 lakh crore in production and 12.3 lakh jobs.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsAccountability and Ethical Governance
11 Dec, 2025

SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
11 Dec, 2025

​AI must pay, Pg6

DPIIT proposes mandatory licensing for AI data scraping, ensuring content creators are remunerated by AI developers based on revenue.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, Pg1

Karnataka's new Bill proposes strict penalties and imprisonment to curb hate speech and hate crimes, facing opposition in the Assembly.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
11 Dec, 2025

Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6

Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.

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

In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17

Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Dec, 2025

India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10

India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill, Pg1

Karnataka's new hate speech bill proposes up to 10 years jail for repeat offenders, sparking debate on free speech.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsE GovernanceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
10 Dec, 2025

‘Rise in global use of Aadhaar-like ID systems dangerous’, Pg14

Civil society raises alarm over global expansion of Aadhaar-like ID systems, citing privacy and exclusion risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Dec, 2025

Ensure free content access for LLMs, says working paper, Pg14

Government panel suggests mandatory free content access for AI LLMs, proposes copyright society for royalty distribution, sparking debate over innovation tax.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Dec, 2025

Value of water: evaluating the pricelessness of clean, potable water, Pg11

Odisha study reveals households highly value clean water when easily accessible, impacting WTP/WTA, challenging previous undervaluation assumptions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
10 Dec, 2025

Charting an agenda on the right to health, Pg8

National Convention on Health Rights advocates for equitable access, challenges privatization, and demands increased public spending for universal healthcare in India.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
10 Dec, 2025

4 months to go, only 27% of budget used for urban development schemes, Pg8

Urban development schemes face fund crunch as ministry spends only 27% of budget with four months remaining.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Dec, 2025

CAQM wants BS III compliant & vehicles of earlier models out of SC order purview, Pg3

CAQM urges SC to exclude BS III vehicles from ELV order to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, citing higher emissions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Dec, 2025

To end single-bid tender delays, DDA adopts Swiss Challenge method, Pg3

DDA introduces Swiss Challenge method for land and project tenders, ensuring transparent price discovery and higher revenue through competitive bidding.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
10 Dec, 2025

Centre recommends AI companies pay creator royalties at govt-set rates, Pg15

Centre proposes mandatory royalties for AI firms using copyrighted material, potentially reshaping AI development landscape and creator compensation in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
10 Dec, 2025

State should reclaim its role, shape digital markets, Pg11

Article discusses how the state can shape digital markets through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and institutional architecture.

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

Govt orders IndiGo to cut down flights by 10%, summons CEO (AFTER DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION ORDERED 5% CUT), Pg1

Government mandates 10% flight reduction for IndiGo after DGCA's 5% cut, addressing mismanagement and passenger disruptions, ensuring refunds and baggage delivery.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Dec, 2025

To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1

Environment Ministry rejects NHPC's plea to mortgage forest land for Subansiri hydel project amid 300% cost surge.

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