Indian Polity

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders
6 Aug, 2026

Govt reaches out to Opp, ready to soften FCRA Bill, allay concerns, Pg1

Government signals readiness to soften controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, addressing civil society concerns over retrospective asset vesting and parliamentary deadlock.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
6 Aug, 2026

RS Clears Bill to Increase Number of SC Judges, Pg11

Rajya Sabha clears Bill increasing Supreme Court judges to 38, aiming to boost judicial efficiency, despite opposition concerns over ordinance route.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
6 Aug, 2026

‘Police Modernisation Scheme Awaits Finance Ministry’s Nod’, Pg10

Centre informs Supreme Court about police modernization scheme awaiting Finance Ministry approval, focusing on CCTV implementation and comprehensive reforms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Aug, 2026

Occupancy rates across India’s prison system in 2024, Pg8

India's prisons operate at 112.7% occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails exceeding capacity, and Delhi recording a staggering 194.6% overcrowding.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
6 Aug, 2026

Did abrogating special status for J&K make a difference?, Pg7

Analysis reveals limited transformation in J&K's economy, security, and civil liberties post-Article 370 abrogation, with statehood promise unfulfilled.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
6 Aug, 2026

Highs And Lows, Pg6

July GST collections reached ₹2.11 lakh crore, yet import-driven growth and rupee depreciation mask weak domestic production and uneven state-level tax buoyancy.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
6 Aug, 2026

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
5 Aug, 2026

Adopt SOP against mule accounts in 4 weeks, SC directs states & UTs, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates states and UTs to adopt anti-mule account SOP within four weeks, combating 'digital arrest' scams and cyber-enabled financial fraud with new grievance mechanisms.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

Amid Opp protests, RS passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Pg6

Amid opposition protests, Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, 2026, mandating judicial magistrate order for registrations delayed over two years.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 Aug, 2026

Why SC expanded scope of domestic cruelty law to women in live-in relationships, Pg16

Supreme Court expands domestic cruelty law (Section 498A/BNS Section 85) to women in live-in relationships, provided there is an “intent to marry”.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

ED Cases Under PMLA Rose To A Four-Year High In FY26, Pg13

ED cases under PMLA hit four-year high in FY26, but conviction rate remains below 1%; Income Tax prosecutions also show low convictions.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
5 Aug, 2026

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Report: Only 30% Urban Households Under AMRUT Have Sewerage Connection, Pg12

Parliamentary report reveals only 30% urban households under AMRUT have sewerage connections, highlighting slow project progress and significant inter-state disparities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

‘No third-party insurance, no fuel’: SC asks Centre for vehicle pilot project, Pg12

Supreme Court, shocked by 56% uninsured vehicles, directs Centre to pilot linking fuel purchase with valid insurance status for road safety.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
5 Aug, 2026

Gen Z Loud And Clear On The Street But Invisible In Parliament, Assemblies, Pg1

Gen Z, comprising 25.8% of India's population, holds only 26 legislative seats (6 MPs, 20 MLAs), raising concerns about youth representation in Parliament and Assemblies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI, States to frame SOPs and operationalize mechanisms to curb 'digital arrest' scams and restore victims' monetary losses.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
5 Aug, 2026

Supreme Court raises third-party insurance period for new vehicles, Pg12

Supreme Court extends mandatory third-party motor insurance for new cars to four years and two-wheelers to six years, citing road safety concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Aug, 2026

Parliament Clears Bill On Births, Deaths Registration, Pg11

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making delayed registrations more stringent for comprehensive data collection and improved governance.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
5 Aug, 2026

Jammu And Kashmir — The Elusive Quest For Statehood, Pg6

Seven years post Article 370 revocation, J&K grapples with continued direct rule, economic decline, and security challenges, intensifying calls for statehood restoration and democratic accountability.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Aug, 2026

Panchayat Development Index

Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches Panchayat Development Index (PAI) to assess Gram Panchayat performance against localized Sustainable Development Goals, boosting rural governance.

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