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Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure

14 Jan, 2026

Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

14 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1

New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 Jan, 2026

THE 28TH CONFERENCE of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth begins in New Delhi. Sessions will be held on topics including the use of Al in Parliament., Pg1

New Delhi hosts 28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference focusing on AI's integration within parliamentary procedures and governance across member nations.

14 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

13 Jan, 2026

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

13 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

Parliament and State Legislatures E Governance Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Jan, 2026

From next year, AI translations of House proceedings, paperwork in 22 languages, Pg8

Lok Sabha to use AI for real-time translation of proceedings into 22 languages, enhancing accessibility and transparency.

13 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

13 Jan, 2026

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

13 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

12 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8

Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.

12 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

12 Jan, 2026

Reimagining delimitation, Pg7

Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.

12 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jan, 2026

Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6

POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.

12 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

12 Jan, 2026

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

12 Jan, 2026

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

States flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13

States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.

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

11 Jan, 2026

States flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13

States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.

11 Jan, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

Amid 10-min debate, slow going on gig workers: Laws await implementation, Pg10

Four states legislate gig worker protections, but implementation lags amid calls for social security and welfare benefits nationwide.

11 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

SC: Consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' to exempt 'genuine' adolescent relations, Pg10

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider 'Romeo-Juliet clause' in POCSO Act amid misuse concerns in adolescent relationships.

11 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Jan, 2026

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

11 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Budget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9

Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

10 Jan, 2026

Budget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9

Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.

10 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Money Laundering and its Prevention Accountability and Ethical Governance

10 Jan, 2026

Enforcement directives, Pg6

ED raids on I-PAC spark political row; Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP vendetta before West Bengal elections.

10 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

9 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10

States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

9 Jan, 2026

GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10

States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.

9 Jan, 2026