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Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

27 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.

27 Jan, 2026

Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1

Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.

27 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

26 Jan, 2026

The issues surrounding Governors’ address, Pg12

Governors' refusal to deliver mandated addresses sparks constitutional crisis, undermining state autonomy and federalism, raising concerns over politicization of gubernatorial roles.

26 Jan, 2026

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

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

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

26 Jan, 2026

When can courts interfere in an ongoing investigation?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies limits on High Courts' power to interfere in ongoing police investigations, emphasizing restraint and justification for intervention.

26 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

26 Jan, 2026

Bigger schools, better futures, Pg11

India aims for larger, better-equipped schools by 2035, mirroring China's success, to enhance education quality and accessibility nationwide.

26 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

26 Jan, 2026

Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13

India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.

26 Jan, 2026

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

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

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

26 Jan, 2026

‘Striking intrusion’: SC flags govt intervention in judicial transfers, Pg10

SC Judge raises concerns over executive's influence in judicial transfers, emphasizing the need to safeguard judicial independence and constitutional morality.

26 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Election Commission releases 'logical discrepancies' list of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters following Supreme Court order for public display.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

25 Jan, 2026

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Election Commission releases 'logical discrepancies' list of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters following Supreme Court order for public display.

25 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

Election Commission to roll out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, ensuring pure, updated voter lists.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

25 Jan, 2026

SIR in remaining states, UTs soon, says CEC, Pg8

Election Commission to roll out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, ensuring pure, updated voter lists.

25 Jan, 2026

The Freedom Struggle Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.

The Freedom Struggle Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

25 Jan, 2026

CJI:HC primary sentinel, must be proactive, not wait for knock at door, Pg1

CJI emphasizes High Courts' role as 'primary sentinels' ensuring proactive justice delivery and bridging gaps in rule of law.

25 Jan, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Gubernatorial walkouts test constitutional limits, Pg8

Governors' walkouts spark constitutional debate; States consider legal action challenging gubernatorial conduct and discretionary powers within India's parliamentary system.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Jan, 2026

Gubernatorial walkouts test constitutional limits, Pg8

Governors' walkouts spark constitutional debate; States consider legal action challenging gubernatorial conduct and discretionary powers within India's parliamentary system.

24 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

Women and Women's Organizations Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Jan, 2026

Right to dignity, Pg6

ASHA, Anganwadi workers exploited: Centre's frozen wages and denial of employee status undermine social contract, demand statutory recognition and equitable pay.

24 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Mindless killing, Pg6

Ethnic tensions escalate in Manipur after Meitei man's murder; video surfaces online, fueling protests and demands for NIA probe.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

24 Jan, 2026

Mindless killing, Pg6

Ethnic tensions escalate in Manipur after Meitei man's murder; video surfaces online, fueling protests and demands for NIA probe.

24 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India, Pg6

Delimitation exercise after 2027 census to redraw political power, impacting state representation and federal balance significantly.

Population and Associated Issues Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

24 Jan, 2026

Delimitation after 2027, redrawing power in India, Pg6

Delimitation exercise after 2027 census to redraw political power, impacting state representation and federal balance significantly.

24 Jan, 2026

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

RBI calls on states to frame 'clear glide path' to reduce debt, Pg19

RBI urges states to reduce debt, mirroring Centre's strategy, as debt levels may hit 29.2% of GDP by FY26.

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

24 Jan, 2026

RBI calls on states to frame 'clear glide path' to reduce debt, Pg19

RBI urges states to reduce debt, mirroring Centre's strategy, as debt levels may hit 29.2% of GDP by FY26.

24 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Echoes of Gujarat as Rajasthan looks to bring ‘disturbed areas’ law, Pg18

Rajasthan plans 'Disturbed Areas' law mirroring Gujarat's Act, raising constitutional concerns over demographic policing and property rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

24 Jan, 2026

Echoes of Gujarat as Rajasthan looks to bring ‘disturbed areas’ law, Pg18

Rajasthan plans 'Disturbed Areas' law mirroring Gujarat's Act, raising constitutional concerns over demographic policing and property rights.

24 Jan, 2026

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

Tricolour's journey to citizens' hands & hearts, a democracy story, Pg13

Landmark judgments democratized India's flag, transforming it from state symbol to citizens' constitutional right through legal battles and civic engagement.

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

24 Jan, 2026

Tricolour's journey to citizens' hands & hearts, a democracy story, Pg13

Landmark judgments democratized India's flag, transforming it from state symbol to citizens' constitutional right through legal battles and civic engagement.

24 Jan, 2026

Literature The Freedom Struggle Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Government considers formal protocols for Vande Mataram, sparking debate over nationalism, identity, and historical interpretations, and potential legal implications.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

24 Jan, 2026

Govt discusses protocols akin to national anthem for Vande Mataram, Pg3

Government considers formal protocols for Vande Mataram, sparking debate over nationalism, identity, and historical interpretations, and potential legal implications.

24 Jan, 2026