Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
13 Feb, 2026

Joint panel gets time till Monsoon Session to report on UGC replacement Bill, Pg16

Parliamentary panel gets extension till Monsoon Session to review Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over federalism concerns.

Parliament and State LegislaturesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Feb, 2026

Lok Sabha passes Industrial Relations Code Bill to avoid confusion over 2020 Act, Pg15

Lok Sabha clears Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, ensuring legal clarity and continuity after the 2020 Code.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
13 Feb, 2026

Simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution’s Basic Structure: Justice Gavai, Pg14

Ex-CJI Gavai asserts simultaneous polls do not violate Constitution's Basic Structure before Parliamentary panel reviewing the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024.

The Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
13 Feb, 2026

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Controversy erupts over mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, raising constitutional and religious freedom concerns.

Parliament and State Legislatures
13 Feb, 2026

What's a substantive motion? Why Nishikant gave a notice against Rahul, Pg5

Nishikant Dubey's notice puts spotlight on substantive motions, a crucial parliamentary tool for addressing serious issues.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Feb, 2026

Will not let anyone touch Aravalli: SC, Pg3

Supreme Court halts Aravalli Zoo Safari project, emphasizing comprehensive review and expert evaluation for Aravalli range protection across states.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Feb, 2026

With due respect, gender justice isn’t ‘Harvard-oriented’, Pg10

CJI's rejection of gender glossary sparks debate on institutional memory, gender justice, and decolonizing legal language, raising concerns about judicial predictability.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Feb, 2026

As country upscales power sector, Assam offers lessons, Pg10

India's power sector shifts focus to demand amid surplus, Assam's reforms offer key lessons in distribution efficiency and financial discipline.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
12 Feb, 2026

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
12 Feb, 2026

Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice seeking his removal, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker directs Secretariat to rectify removal notice citing errors; Article 94C and effective majority in focus.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsConstitutional Bodies
12 Feb, 2026

Have States gained from the 16th FC?, Pg10

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
12 Feb, 2026

Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings, Pg8

Supreme Court's handling of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises concerns about judicial overreach and constitutional principles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
12 Feb, 2026

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

LiteratureThe Freedom StruggleIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
12 Feb, 2026

All six stanzas of Vande Mataram, running 3 minutes and 10 seconds, must before National Anthem: MHA, Pg6

MHA mandates singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before National Anthem at official events, sparking debate on national symbols.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
12 Feb, 2026

Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16

Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
12 Feb, 2026

SC notifies new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates, Pg12

Supreme Court replaces 100-point assessment with qualitative evaluation for Senior Advocates' designation, emphasizing ability, standing, and legal expertise.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
12 Feb, 2026

Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for state reorganisation, Pg11

Bill proposes permanent state reorganisation framework beyond language, focusing on economic viability, administrative efficacy, and national unity.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
11 Feb, 2026

Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11

Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

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