Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChange for the worse, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections18 Dec, 2025Change for the worse, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.18 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesRepresentation of the People's ActIndian DiasporaPopulation and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesRepresentation of the People's ActIndian DiasporaThe story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesRepresentation of the People's ActIndian DiasporaPopulation and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesRepresentation of the People's ActIndian Diaspora18 Dec, 2025The story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.18 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections18 Dec, 2025‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.18 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 Dec, 2025Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.18 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance, Pg6Parliament approves bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and reduce premiums.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy18 Dec, 2025Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance, Pg6Parliament approves bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and reduce premiums.18 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 Dec, 2025As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.18 Dec, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its PreventionNational Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesMoney Laundering and its Prevention18 Dec, 2025National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.18 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesRajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices17 Dec, 2025Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.17 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections17 Dec, 2025Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.17 Dec, 2025
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismThe future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism17 Dec, 2025The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.17 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector17 Dec, 2025'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.17 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors17 Dec, 2025Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.17 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsA Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections17 Dec, 2025A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.17 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthN-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthParliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth17 Dec, 2025N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.17 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development16 Dec, 2025Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorCentral govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector16 Dec, 2025Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWith new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections16 Dec, 2025With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRestoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary16 Dec, 2025Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.16 Dec, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsPoll position, Pg6Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels16 Dec, 2025Poll position, Pg6Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorAmid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector16 Dec, 2025Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.16 Dec, 2025