Indian Polity

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
3 Feb, 2026

SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
3 Feb, 2026

Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10

Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineEducation SectorIT and Computers
3 Feb, 2026

How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10

IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9

16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Feb, 2026

A full stop, Pg8

Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

A cautious nudge, Pg8

Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
3 Feb, 2026

Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5

Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2024, aiming to improve resolution process, to be introduced in Budget session's second half.

ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
3 Feb, 2026

Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12

Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
3 Feb, 2026

Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12

WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg10

16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

States’ devolution at 41%; South’s share up, Pg1

16th Finance Commission maintains 41% tax devolution to states, tweaks formula increasing Southern states' share; Centre accepts recommendations.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

What does the Budget offer urban India?, Pg12

Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹85,522 crore for urban development, an 11.6% decrease, prioritizing metro projects over essential services.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Pushing welfare towards the States, Pg11

Budget 2026-27 witnesses reduced central allocations for social welfare schemes, shifting burden to states amid fiscal constraints.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Feb, 2026

Debating Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering, Pg10

Budget 2026 prioritizes domestic manufacturing, import reduction, and export acceleration amid geopolitical shifts and China's dominance in electronics and rare earth materials.

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

16th Finance Commission recommends Rs 4.35-lakh cr grant for rural local bodies, Pg15

16th Finance Commission proposes ₹7.91-lakh crore grant for local bodies, doubling rural allocation to ₹4.35-lakh crore for 2026-31.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConstitutional BodiesGovernment Budgeting
2 Feb, 2026

Higher tax share for south states, Hindi heartland states see dip, Pg1

16th Finance Commission's recommendations accepted; Southern states gain higher tax share, Hindi heartland states face decline in allocation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
1 Feb, 2026

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1

Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
31 Jan, 2026

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

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