Indian Polity

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Art FormsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
2 Dec, 2025

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
2 Dec, 2025

What after relief to Sandesaras? ED braces for other defence petitions, Pg9

Supreme Court allows quashing of FIRs against Sandesaras upon ₹5,100 crore deposit, raising concerns about similar petitions from other loan defaulters.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.

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

Govt cleared school funds for Kerala after it signed PM-SHRI MoU, show answers in LS, Pg6

Kerala receives Rs 92.41 crore in school funds after signing PM-SHRI MoU, ending Centre-State standoff over education scheme implementation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Dec, 2025

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
2 Dec, 2025

Why EC note was an early warning, citizenship became key issue in SC, Pg1

EC's Bihar revision sparks citizenship concerns; SC intervenes on Aadhaar, raising questions on electoral roll accuracy and disenfranchisement risks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Dec, 2025

Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans, Pg14

Centre proposes renaming 'Raj Bhavans' to 'Lok Bhavans' to shed colonial legacy; Ladakh adopts 'Lok Niwas'.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
1 Dec, 2025

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
1 Dec, 2025

The Chandigarh question, Pg9

Centre's attempt to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 sparks controversy, raising concerns over federalism and Punjab's status.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
1 Dec, 2025

‘Judgments must not be tossed out after their authors retire’, Pg12

Justice Nagarathna emphasizes judicial consistency, cautioning against overturning judgments post-retirement, highlighting threats to judicial independence and integrity.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
1 Dec, 2025

SIR form deadline extended to Dec. 11 amid BLO distress, Pg1

Election Commission extends electoral roll revision deadline to December 11 amid concerns over BLO stress and transparency.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEthics and Human InterfaceAccountability and Ethical Governance
1 Dec, 2025

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
1 Dec, 2025

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures
1 Dec, 2025

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Parliamentary democracy erodes as legislature's power wanes; anti-defection law and executive dominance undermine accountability and scrutiny.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Nov, 2025

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

LiteratureIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
30 Nov, 2025

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
30 Nov, 2025

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
30 Nov, 2025

Since PoK is part of India, cross-LoC trade is intra-state trade: HC, Pg13

J&K High Court declares cross-LoC trade as intra-state, affirming PoK's Indian territory status amid GST dispute.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Nov, 2025

India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6

Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.

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