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Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Oct, 2025

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

28 Oct, 2025

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

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

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

28 Oct, 2025

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries over inaction on stray dog sterilization, immunisation, and deworming as per ABC Rules, 2023.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

Representation of the People's Act

28 Oct, 2025

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

28 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

28 Oct, 2025

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts including Article 370 and electoral bonds, nominated as next CJI.

28 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

28 Oct, 2025

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

28 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into rising 'digital arrest' scams nationwide, involving offshore money laundering networks and defrauding citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

28 Oct, 2025

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

Supreme Court considers CBI probe into rising 'digital arrest' scams nationwide, involving offshore money laundering networks and defrauding citizens.

28 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Kerala U-turns on PM-SHRI school scheme amid funding disputes, sparking political clash over NEP 2020 implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

28 Oct, 2025

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Kerala U-turns on PM-SHRI school scheme amid funding disputes, sparking political clash over NEP 2020 implementation.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters by December 4.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 Oct, 2025

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters by December 4.

28 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order to implement MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1, 2025, dismissing Centre's appeal.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

28 Oct, 2025

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order to implement MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1, 2025, dismissing Centre's appeal.

28 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

EC streamlines electoral roll revision, prioritizing inclusion and easing document submission, learning from Bihar's experience for nationwide implementation.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act

28 Oct, 2025

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

EC streamlines electoral roll revision, prioritizing inclusion and easing document submission, learning from Bihar's experience for nationwide implementation.

28 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to clearly label any AI-generated, deepfake, or synthetically altered content shared online, citing risks of misinformation and disruption to the level playing field during elections.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Oct, 2025

Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to clearly label any AI-generated, deepfake, or synthetically altered content shared online, citing risks of misinformation and disruption to the level playing field during elections.

27 Oct, 2025

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

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

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

27 Oct, 2025

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

27 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

U.K. interested in e-Courts project; team to visit India next week, Pg10

U.K. shows interest in India's e-Courts project; delegation to visit for digital infrastructure and virtual court insights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance

27 Oct, 2025

U.K. interested in e-Courts project; team to visit India next week, Pg10

U.K. shows interest in India's e-Courts project; delegation to visit for digital infrastructure and virtual court insights.

27 Oct, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

The contours of constitutional morality, Pg6

Article dissects 'constitutional morality': its evolution, interpretations by courts, and vital role in upholding justice and constitutional values.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

27 Oct, 2025

The contours of constitutional morality, Pg6

Article dissects 'constitutional morality': its evolution, interpretations by courts, and vital role in upholding justice and constitutional values.

27 Oct, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

25 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

25 Oct, 2025

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

25 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Supreme Court flags alarming 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions, highlighting critical delays in justice delivery across India's lower courts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

25 Oct, 2025

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Supreme Court flags alarming 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions, highlighting critical delays in justice delivery across India's lower courts.

25 Oct, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.

Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

24 Oct, 2025

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.

24 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14

Centre initiates process for appointing 53rd CJI, seeks recommendation from outgoing CJI Gavai, with Justice Surya Kant likely successor.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Oct, 2025

Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14

Centre initiates process for appointing 53rd CJI, seeks recommendation from outgoing CJI Gavai, with Justice Surya Kant likely successor.

24 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Oct, 2025

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

24 Oct, 2025

Indian Polity

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

SC raps States for no action on its order on stray dogs, Pg12

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant, part of poll bond, Article 370 verdicts, set to be next CJI, Pg10

Devil in the details, Pg6

Devil in the details, Pg6

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

SC proposes handing over all digital arrest cases to CBI, Pg5.

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

Row over PM-SHRI schools scheme, which Kerala has agreed to implement, Pg14.

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

SC junks Centre's appeal against Calcutta HC's MGNREGA order, Pg5.

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.

Citing Disruptions to Level Playing Field, ECI Asks Parties to Label AI Content, Pg13.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

U.K. interested in e-Courts project; team to visit India next week, Pg10

U.K. interested in e-Courts project; team to visit India next week, Pg10

The contours of constitutional morality, Pg6

The contours of constitutional morality, Pg6

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14

Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

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