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Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

7 Nov, 2025

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

7 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 Nov, 2025

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

7 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

7 Nov, 2025

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

7 Nov, 2025

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

Constitutional Bodies Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Nov, 2025

CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.

CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.

7 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

7 Nov, 2025

Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.

Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.

7 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Nov, 2025

Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.

7 Nov, 2025

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

What constitutes as contempt of court in India?, Pg10

Analyzing contempt of court in India: Types, constitutional provisions, and limits on criticism impacting judicial authority and justice administration.

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

6 Nov, 2025

What constitutes as contempt of court in India?, Pg10

Analyzing contempt of court in India: Types, constitutional provisions, and limits on criticism impacting judicial authority and justice administration.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Nov, 2025

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance

6 Nov, 2025

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

Representation of the People's Act

5 Nov, 2025

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

5 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

5 Nov, 2025

SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Supreme Court to review surrogacy law's ban on second child for couples facing secondary infertility, challenging reproductive rights.

5 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

Representation of the People's Act E Governance

5 Nov, 2025

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

5 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Bollywood film revisits Shah Bano case, sparking legal challenge and highlighting debates on secularism, minority rights, and maintenance laws.

5 Nov, 2025

Movie on its way, revisiting the Supreme Court's Shah Bano verdict, Pg20.

Bollywood film revisits Shah Bano case, sparking legal challenge and highlighting debates on secularism, minority rights, and maintenance laws.

5 Nov, 2025

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

US Supreme Court to decide on Trump's tariff powers, impacting trade deals with India and global trade dynamics.

Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

5 Nov, 2025

In Trump's tariff war, why the US Supreme Court is a battlefield, Pg20.

US Supreme Court to decide on Trump's tariff powers, impacting trade deals with India and global trade dynamics.

5 Nov, 2025

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

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

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

5 Nov, 2025

After SC setback, Centre weighs resuming job scheme in Bengal, Pg10.

Centre considers resuming MGNREGS in West Bengal with 'special conditions' after Supreme Court setback, ending three-year suspension.

5 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

SIR of electoral rolls begins in 12 States, U.T.s today, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters for cleaner electoral rolls.

Representation of the People's Act

4 Nov, 2025

SIR of electoral rolls begins in 12 States, U.T.s today, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters for cleaner electoral rolls.

4 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Plea in SC on framing rules to register parties, Pg12

Supreme Court examines plea seeking Election Commission's directive to regulate political party registration for transparency and accountability.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

4 Nov, 2025

Plea in SC on framing rules to register parties, Pg12

Supreme Court examines plea seeking Election Commission's directive to regulate political party registration for transparency and accountability.

4 Nov, 2025

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

SC flags feeding of stray dogs within govt. office premises, Pg14

Supreme Court addresses stray dog feeding in government offices, emphasizing Animal Birth Control Rules implementation and designated feeding zones.

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

4 Nov, 2025

SC flags feeding of stray dogs within govt. office premises, Pg14

Supreme Court addresses stray dog feeding in government offices, emphasizing Animal Birth Control Rules implementation and designated feeding zones.

4 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9

Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections

4 Nov, 2025

New pathways to end extreme poverty, Pg9

Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) aims to eliminate poverty through participatory governance and customized micro-plans, setting a global benchmark.

4 Nov, 2025

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