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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Feb, 2026

Should the Governor's address be scrapped?, Pg9

Debate erupts over Governor's address legality; experts question constitutional obligation and potential reforms amid rising Centre-State tensions.

6 Feb, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

6 Feb, 2026

Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority, Pg1

Centre, Nagaland, and ENPO ink pact establishing Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, devolving powers over 46 subjects in six districts.

6 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Health Sector Government Budgeting

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Health Sector Government Budgeting

6 Feb, 2026

More, and less, Pg8

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1.05 lakh crore to healthcare, focusing on biopharma, R&D, and affordability, but misses 2.5% GDP target.

6 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

6 Feb, 2026

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

6 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

6 Feb, 2026

Police cannot make arrest to simply ask questions: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates notice under Section 35(3) BNSS for arrests in offences punishable up to seven years, emphasizing Article 21.

6 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Feb, 2026

SC upholds NCLAT order entrusting Supertech's 16 projects to NBCC, Pg4

Supreme Court backs NCLAT order, assigns Supertech's 16 stalled projects to NBCC, prioritizing homebuyers' interests and expediting completion.

6 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Feb, 2026

SC directs UPSC to act against those states delaying DGP appointments, Pg2

Supreme Court empowers UPSC to enforce timely DGP appointments, addressing state delays and upholding Prakash Singh case directives.

6 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

6 Feb, 2026

‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’, Pg11

FM expects fund inflow post PM-US President call; highlights private sector investment, capex implementation, and states' debt concerns.

6 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Feb, 2026

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation, Pg6

Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes fiscal consolidation, infrastructure development, and technology investments to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

5 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC sets aside HC order staying TN Bills on V-C appointment, Pg8

Supreme Court overturns Madras HC stay on Tamil Nadu Bills regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing insufficient time given to state.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

5 Feb, 2026

SC sets aside HC order staying TN Bills on V-C appointment, Pg8

Supreme Court overturns Madras HC stay on Tamil Nadu Bills regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments, citing insufficient time given to state.

5 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Delhi HC orders Indian passport for stateless Tibetan woman, Pg7

Delhi HC grants Indian passport to stateless Tibetan woman born in India, affirming citizenship rights under the Citizenship Act.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

5 Feb, 2026

Delhi HC orders Indian passport for stateless Tibetan woman, Pg7

Delhi HC grants Indian passport to stateless Tibetan woman born in India, affirming citizenship rights under the Citizenship Act.

5 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

4 Feb, 2026

SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report, Pg14

Supreme Court halts death penalty confirmations for three years amidst concerns over procedural violations and wrongful convictions in lower courts.

4 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Feb, 2026

SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes WhatsApp and Meta over data privacy concerns, questions data sharing practices and commercial exploitation of user information.

4 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

4 Feb, 2026

Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelined the States?, Pg9

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% vertical devolution, favouring Centre by excluding cesses/surcharges, sparking States' fiscal concerns and demands for increased share.

4 Feb, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability