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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

31 Jan, 2026

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

MHA mandates two-year central deputation for IPS officers to become eligible for IG posts, impacting 2011 batch onwards.

31 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

31 Jan, 2026

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

Allahabad HC slams U.P. police for routine 'encounter' shootings, violating accused rights, directs strict adherence to SC guidelines.

31 Jan, 2026

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

A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

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

31 Jan, 2026

A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

31 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

Supreme Court raises sovereignty concerns in Pfizer case, questioning reciprocity in honoring Letters Rogatory from foreign courts.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

31 Jan, 2026

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

Supreme Court raises sovereignty concerns in Pfizer case, questioning reciprocity in honoring Letters Rogatory from foreign courts.

31 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

31 Jan, 2026

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

Allahabad HC slams UP police for routine 'encounter' shootings, demands DGP explanation on alleged extrajudicial actions violating rule of law.

31 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

31 Jan, 2026

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

31 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

30 Jan, 2026

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

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

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

30 Jan, 2026

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

30 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Jan, 2026

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.

30 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.

29 Jan, 2026

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.

29 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

29 Jan, 2026

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.

29 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Jan, 2026

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.

29 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Jan, 2026

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.

29 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Jan, 2026

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.

29 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

28 Jan, 2026

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.

28 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Education Sector

28 Jan, 2026

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.

28 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

27 Jan, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

March of the Republic, Pg6

President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

27 Jan, 2026

March of the Republic, Pg6

President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.

27 Jan, 2026

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Indian Polity

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

Norms modified for IPS officers taking up IG posts at Centre, Pg8

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

HC raps U.P. police over shooting accused in legs during ‘encounters’, Pg1

​A job well done, Pg6

​A job well done, Pg6

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

Supreme Court flags reciprocity concerns in Pfizer-Softgel case, Pg9

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

'Such encounters becoming routine': HC on man being shot before arrest in UP, Pg8

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

March of the Republic, Pg6

March of the Republic, Pg6

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