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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

29 Nov, 2025

The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6

Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.

29 Nov, 2025

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

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

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

29 Nov, 2025

A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7

Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.

29 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

29 Nov, 2025

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

29 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

29 Nov, 2025

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

29 Nov, 2025

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

28 Nov, 2025

SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.

28 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Nov, 2025

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

28 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

CISF alters tenure, posting policy at Parliament, Pg13

CISF enhances Parliament security with extended tenures, psychological assessments, and specialized training after recent security breach, ensuring MP familiarity.

Parliament and State Legislatures Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

28 Nov, 2025

CISF alters tenure, posting policy at Parliament, Pg13

CISF enhances Parliament security with extended tenures, psychological assessments, and specialized training after recent security breach, ensuring MP familiarity.

28 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

28 Nov, 2025

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

28 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Parliament and State Legislatures

Joint polls, Pg2

Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Parliament and State Legislatures

28 Nov, 2025

Joint polls, Pg2

Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.

28 Nov, 2025

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

SC on SIR: Any process that's transparent can be adopted, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Election Commission's power for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

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

28 Nov, 2025

SC on SIR: Any process that's transparent can be adopted, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Election Commission's power for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

28 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

28 Nov, 2025

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

28 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12

Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

27 Nov, 2025

Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12

Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.

27 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

27 Nov, 2025

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.

27 Nov, 2025

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

Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1

Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.

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

27 Nov, 2025

Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1

Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.

27 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

What is Centre's Bill to constitute single higher education authority, Pg17

Centre proposes HECI Bill 2025, a single higher education regulator merging UGC, NCTE, AICTE, aiming autonomy and reduced red tape.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

27 Nov, 2025

What is Centre's Bill to constitute single higher education authority, Pg17

Centre proposes HECI Bill 2025, a single higher education regulator merging UGC, NCTE, AICTE, aiming autonomy and reduced red tape.

27 Nov, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17

November 26th commemorates India's Constitution adoption in 1949, celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015 to promote constitutional values.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

27 Nov, 2025

How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17

November 26th commemorates India's Constitution adoption in 1949, celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015 to promote constitutional values.

27 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Nov, 2025

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

27 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC frowns on 'growing trend' of own benches reversing Court orders, Pg1

Supreme Court raises concerns over increasing trend of benches overturning prior verdicts, potentially undermining court's authority and constitutional principles.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

27 Nov, 2025

SC frowns on 'growing trend' of own benches reversing Court orders, Pg1

Supreme Court raises concerns over increasing trend of benches overturning prior verdicts, potentially undermining court's authority and constitutional principles.

27 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability