Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

Representation of the People's ActE Governance
24 Sep, 2025

EC brings in e-sign feature to check misuse of voter list identity. Pg1.

Election Commission introduces mandatory e-sign via Aadhaar OTP for voter form submissions to curb fraudulent deletions and ensure voter data integrity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
23 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court judge says it’s high time defamation was decriminalised, Pg10

Supreme Court judge advocates for decriminalizing defamation, citing its misuse by individuals/parties, questioning its validity as 'reasonable restriction' to free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
23 Sep, 2025

Basic structure, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms secularism as basic structure while dismissing plea against Muslim writer at Mysuru Dasara festival.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
23 Sep, 2025

Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.

Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Sep, 2025

Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10

SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State Legislatures
22 Sep, 2025

The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9

Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
22 Sep, 2025

EC directs State poll officers to get ready for SIR by Sept. 30, Pg12

Election Commission gears up for nationwide voter list clean-up by September 30, targeting illegal migrants.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
22 Sep, 2025

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.

Art FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 Sep, 2025

Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.

Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
22 Sep, 2025

States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.

States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
21 Sep, 2025

135 cases of President’s Rule, new party at helm 87 times after it was lifted, Pg 6.

Analysis reveals President's Rule imposed 135 times since 1953; ruling party changed 87 times post-revocation, impacting governance significantly.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Sep, 2025

SC okays AIFF constitution, directs promotion and relegation in top division, Pg 26.

Supreme Court approves AIFF constitution mandating promotion/relegation and player representation, setting stage for reforms in Indian football governance.

Representation of the People's Act
20 Sep, 2025

Aland voter deletion: How names can be removed from rolls, Pg 20.

Rahul Gandhi alleges voter deletion attempts in Karnataka; ECI's process, legal provisions, and online system gaps examined for electoral roll integrity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Sep, 2025

SC directs AIFF to adopt its draft constitution, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates AIFF to adopt draft constitution within four weeks, current committee to serve full term until 2026.

Representation of the People's ActStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
20 Sep, 2025

EC delists 474 registered unrecognised parties over poll no-show, Pg 8.

Election Commission delists 474 more unrecognised parties for not contesting elections in six years, totaling 808 parties delisted.

Constitutional BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
20 Sep, 2025

AI-based audit detected fraudulent cases in states' beneficiary schemes, says CAG, Pg 7.

CAG uses AI/ML to detect widespread fraud in state beneficiary schemes, saving significant financial resources through forensic audits.

Representation of the People's Act
20 Sep, 2025

474 registered unrecognised parties taken out of EC’s list, Pg12

Election Commission delists 474 more unrecognised parties for violating norms, totaling 808 parties removed in two months.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
20 Sep, 2025

Quit stalling, Pg10

Rahul Gandhi accuses ECI of stalling probe into Aland electoral fraud, hindering CID's access to crucial digital data.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Sep, 2025

A year before Adani case ex-parte gag, Supreme Court had warned of ‘SLAPP’ against journalists, Pg15

Supreme Court cautions against 'SLAPP' suits, emphasizing free speech and public participation, while staying Adani case gag order.

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