Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
12 Sep, 2025

If a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9

Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce
11 Sep, 2025

Opposition questions non-tariff barriers for agricultural exports, Pg13

Opposition scrutinizes non-tariff barriers impacting Indian agricultural exports to Europe ahead of crucial EU-India Free Trade Agreement talks.

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

EC holds CEO conference; reviews preparedness for rolling out nationwide SIR, Pg13

Election Commission reviews nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) preparedness, aiming for inclusive voter lists and single schedule implementation across India.

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

SC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13

Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Sep, 2025

The GST template

GST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Sep, 2025

To curb 'fake news', panel backs mandatory fact-check mechanism

Parliamentary panel advocates stricter penalties, mandatory fact-checking, and ombudsman for media to combat 'fake news' and misinformation effectively.

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

How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks Centre

Supreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Sep, 2025

Governors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11

CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
10 Sep, 2025

Day after SC order, EC directs Bihar CEO to accept Aadhaar as 12th document for SIR drive, Pg1

EC adds Aadhaar as 12th document for Bihar's electoral roll revision following Supreme Court directive, ensuring broader voter inclusion.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Sep, 2025

Vice-Presidential election, Pg6

Political parties' abstention in Vice-Presidential election raises concerns about democratic values and constitutional duties of parliamentarians, highlighting the importance of impartiality.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
10 Sep, 2025

‘Suspected foreigners’ in Assam will have 10 days to prove they are citizens

Assam empowers DCs to identify and deport 'suspected foreigners' within 10 days, bypassing Foreigners Tribunals using the Immigrants Act, 1950.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Sep, 2025

A double failure

Proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment threatens basic structure by allowing removal of ministers in custody, undermining judicial precedents.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
10 Sep, 2025

The 12th Document

Supreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.

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

SC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limit

Supreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
9 Sep, 2025

Accept Aadhaar as identity proof, SC orders poll panel, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as identity proof for voter list inclusion in Bihar, clarifying it's not citizenship proof.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
9 Sep, 2025

Online gaming Act cases moved to Supreme Court, Pg12

Supreme Court consolidates online gaming act challenges from Delhi, Karnataka, and MP High Courts for unified constitutional review.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
9 Sep, 2025

Parliamentary panel to be briefed ahead of EU-India FTA talks, Pg10

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum amidst geopolitical pressures; parliamentary panel to be briefed on contentious issues like CBAM and agriculture.

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

EC to hold meet of all CEOs over SIR on September 10 , Pg1

Election Commission convenes meeting on September 10 to discuss nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, focusing on preparedness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation Sector
6 Sep, 2025

The Chancellor , Pg8

Kerala Governor challenges CM's role in VC appointments, sparking debate on Governor's powers and Centre-State relations in education governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Sep, 2025

SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1

Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.

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