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Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court distinguishes between welfare investments and irrational freebies, emphasizing state's obligation towards developmental Directive Principles of State Policy.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Jan, 2026

‘Freebies’ different from public welfare investment, says SC, Pg10

Supreme Court distinguishes between welfare investments and irrational freebies, emphasizing state's obligation towards developmental Directive Principles of State Policy.

22 Jan, 2026

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

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Article scrutinizes the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, highlighting a loophole where the Speaker can unilaterally halt impeachment proceedings.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Judicial removal — tough law with a loophole, Pg6

Article scrutinizes the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, highlighting a loophole where the Speaker can unilaterally halt impeachment proceedings.

22 Jan, 2026

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

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Governors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy by deviating from or skipping portions of the customary Legislative Assembly address.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Meaningless formality, Pg6

Governors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy by deviating from or skipping portions of the customary Legislative Assembly address.

22 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

Supreme Court seeks expert panel nominations to redefine Aravalli Hills, prioritising environmental concerns and regulatory compliance for enhanced protection.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jan, 2026

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

Supreme Court seeks expert panel nominations to redefine Aravalli Hills, prioritising environmental concerns and regulatory compliance for enhanced protection.

22 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Supreme Court directs states to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution control measures within four weeks, focusing on vehicular emissions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jan, 2026

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Supreme Court directs states to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution control measures within four weeks, focusing on vehicular emissions.

22 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

22 Jan, 2026

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

22 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

EC power to hold SIR not unlimited, must be transparent, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court emphasizes transparency and natural justice in Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, limiting its powers.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

22 Jan, 2026

EC power to hold SIR not unlimited, must be transparent, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court emphasizes transparency and natural justice in Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, limiting its powers.

22 Jan, 2026

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

Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1

Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.

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

21 Jan, 2026

Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1

Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.

21 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12

Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

21 Jan, 2026

SC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12

Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

21 Jan, 2026

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

Augean mess, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.

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

21 Jan, 2026

Augean mess, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.

21 Jan, 2026

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

20 Jan, 2026

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

20 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Jan, 2026

Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu introduces TAPS, a hybrid pension scheme effective January 1, 2026, balancing financial strain and employee benefits.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

20 Jan, 2026

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

20 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

SC backs fee-cap law, says pvt schools fees 'phenomenally high', Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Delhi's fee-cap law for private schools, cautions against hurried implementation affecting school viability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

20 Jan, 2026

SC backs fee-cap law, says pvt schools fees 'phenomenally high', Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Delhi's fee-cap law for private schools, cautions against hurried implementation affecting school viability.

20 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

20 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

19 Jan, 2026

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

19 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector