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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16

Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Dec, 2025

How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16

Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.

8 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

UIDAI to mandate registration for Aadhaar verification seekers, Pg13

UIDAI mandates registration for entities seeking Aadhaar verification to prevent misuse and ensure data protection under the Aadhaar Act.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

8 Dec, 2025

UIDAI to mandate registration for Aadhaar verification seekers, Pg13

UIDAI mandates registration for entities seeking Aadhaar verification to prevent misuse and ensure data protection under the Aadhaar Act.

8 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SIR process is riddled with opacity and arbitrariness, Pg11

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over transparency, disenfranchisement risks, and procedural flaws.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

8 Dec, 2025

SIR process is riddled with opacity and arbitrariness, Pg11

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over transparency, disenfranchisement risks, and procedural flaws.

8 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Assam govt. reinforces two-child policy for jobs, electoral participation, Pg11

Assam reinforces two-child policy for government jobs and electoral participation, offering relaxations to specific communities, effective immediately via 2025 amendment.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

7 Dec, 2025

Assam govt. reinforces two-child policy for jobs, electoral participation, Pg11

Assam reinforces two-child policy for government jobs and electoral participation, offering relaxations to specific communities, effective immediately via 2025 amendment.

7 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, Pg3

PMVB Rozgar Yojana aims to generate 3.5 crore jobs, offering ₹15,000 incentives for new employees and ₹3,000 monthly for employers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Dec, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, Pg3

PMVB Rozgar Yojana aims to generate 3.5 crore jobs, offering ₹15,000 incentives for new employees and ₹3,000 monthly for employers.

7 Dec, 2025

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

Coming at last, new study to identify sources of pollution, Pg4

Delhi government collaborates with IIT Delhi, Pune to identify pollution sources and revise hotspot mapping for effective mitigation strategies.

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

7 Dec, 2025

Coming at last, new study to identify sources of pollution, Pg4

Delhi government collaborates with IIT Delhi, Pune to identify pollution sources and revise hotspot mapping for effective mitigation strategies.

7 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

Why ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA is relevant now, Pg11

ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA highlights concerns over agency's powers and low conviction rates in political cases.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Dec, 2025

Why ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA is relevant now, Pg11

ED's conviction of 2 MLAs under PMLA highlights concerns over agency's powers and low conviction rates in political cases.

7 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine E Governance Basics of Cyber Security Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Dec, 2025

A growing shadow over digital constitutionalism, Pg8

Digital constitutionalism urgently needed to protect citizens' rights amidst rising surveillance and algorithmic governance, ensuring accountability and transparency in the digital age.

6 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

6 Dec, 2025

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

6 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

6 Dec, 2025

Sebi impounds Rs 546 cr from finfluencer, Pg15

SEBI seizes ₹546.16 crore from Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy for illegal finfluencing through unregistered investment advisory services.

6 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Dec, 2025

New labour codes are a win-win for workers and employers, Pg11

New Labour Codes aim to boost formal employment, productivity, and investment by simplifying regulations and expanding worker protections nationwide.

6 Dec, 2025

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Postal department considers UPI-like ‘labels’ for addresses, Pg14

Postal Department proposes DHRUVA framework with DIGIPIN, enabling UPI-like address labels for streamlined e-commerce and consent-based data sharing.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

5 Dec, 2025

Postal department considers UPI-like ‘labels’ for addresses, Pg14

Postal Department proposes DHRUVA framework with DIGIPIN, enabling UPI-like address labels for streamlined e-commerce and consent-based data sharing.

5 Dec, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9

Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

5 Dec, 2025

Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9

Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.

5 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

National security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6

Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

5 Dec, 2025

National security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6

Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.

5 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Dec, 2025

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

5 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app, Pg1

Government retracts mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation order amid privacy concerns and increased voluntary adoption, ensuring user choice.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

4 Dec, 2025

Govt. withdraws order to install Sanchar Saathi app, Pg1

Government retracts mandatory Sanchar Saathi app installation order amid privacy concerns and increased voluntary adoption, ensuring user choice.

4 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre is not considering any proposal to classify denotified tribes, RS told, Pg13

Centre halts reclassification of 268 denotified tribes despite AnSI report, frustrating quota demands and welfare efforts.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

4 Dec, 2025

Centre is not considering any proposal to classify denotified tribes, RS told, Pg13

Centre halts reclassification of 268 denotified tribes despite AnSI report, frustrating quota demands and welfare efforts.

4 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

Economic offenders who fled India owe ₹39,000 crores, Pg9

Fugitive Economic Offenders owe Indian banks ₹39,000 crore; only 33% recovered, with Mallya owing ₹27,000 crore.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 Dec, 2025

Economic offenders who fled India owe ₹39,000 crores, Pg9

Fugitive Economic Offenders owe Indian banks ₹39,000 crore; only 33% recovered, with Mallya owing ₹27,000 crore.

4 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation, Pg8

Supreme Court weakens environmental safeguards by allowing ex post facto clearances, raising concerns about regulatory accountability and ecological protection amidst climate change.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Dec, 2025

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation, Pg8

Supreme Court weakens environmental safeguards by allowing ex post facto clearances, raising concerns about regulatory accountability and ecological protection amidst climate change.

4 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth