Indian Polity

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 Dec, 2025

Minister says 4.8 crore cases are pending in lower courts, Pg13

Law Minister reveals 4.8 crore cases pending in lower courts, 4,855 judge vacancies nationwide, Uttar Pradesh leads in pendency.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 Dec, 2025

Do we need to change how cities are governed in India?, Pg9

Experts debate the weakening of Mayoral power in India despite constitutional amendments, citing political interference and financial constraints.

The Freedom StruggleWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
5 Dec, 2025

How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse, Pg11

Mahad Satyagraha: Ambedkar's fight for human rights and water access reshaped constitutional discourse, challenging caste discrimination and inspiring gender equality.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's ActEducation Sector
5 Dec, 2025

​Freeze and thaw, Pg8

Parliament's winter session faces discord over legislative agenda, electoral reforms, and opposition concerns amidst government's push for synchronized elections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
5 Dec, 2025

Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6

Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.

Population and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Dec, 2025

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
4 Dec, 2025

Court relaxes norms for scribes in exams conducted by UPSC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates UPSC to ease scribe change norms and deploy screen-reader software for visually impaired candidates in civil service exams.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
4 Dec, 2025

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Dec, 2025

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation, Pg8

Supreme Court weakens environmental safeguards by allowing ex post facto clearances, raising concerns about regulatory accountability and ecological protection amidst climate change.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
4 Dec, 2025

IBC resolution: House panel raises concerns over 'haircuts', asset valuation, Pg21

Parliamentary panel flags concerns over IBC 'haircuts' and asset valuation, urges enterprise-level pricing for better creditor recovery.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
4 Dec, 2025

Law Commission to brief House panel on simultaneous polls today, Pg10

Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
4 Dec, 2025

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
4 Dec, 2025

Day after defending it, Govt scraps Sanchar Saathi order, Pg3

DoT rescinds order mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after privacy, security concerns raised by tech giants.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
3 Dec, 2025

Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Digitizing Electoral Rolls: Expert urges ECI to overhaul outdated paper-based system for transparent, efficient, and reliable voter management by 2026.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
3 Dec, 2025

Statutory authority for NSC sought, Pg17

Parliamentary panel advocates statutory backing for National Statistical Commission to bolster data credibility and bridge gaps between official and private statistics.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
3 Dec, 2025

For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12

National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber Security
2 Dec, 2025

SC gives CBI free hand to stop ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs CBI to investigate ₹3,000 crore 'digital arrest' scams targeting elderly, overriding state consent for pan-India probe.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector
2 Dec, 2025

Number of govt. schools falls, but those with fewer than 10 students see a steady rise, Pg10

Government school numbers decline, while schools with under 10 students rise to 65,000 in 2024-25, raising concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

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