Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
29 Aug, 2025

Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court , Pg12

Tamil Nadu argues Governor can't act as 'super CM' in Supreme Court, countering Centre's stance on gubernatorial discretion.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
29 Aug, 2025

Should States be compensated for revenue loss from GST reforms? , Pg9

GST reforms may cause ₹45,000 crore loss in first year, but compliance and demand will offset it.

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

SC asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on Bills , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Governors' inaction on State Bills, examining judicial review scope under Article 200 amid Centre-State disputes.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
27 Aug, 2025

The ECI’s ring fence is the Constitution and the law , Pg6

ECI faces scrutiny over voter list manipulation allegations and Bihar's special intensive revision legality, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
26 Aug, 2025

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate social media guidelines balancing free speech and community dignity, addressing concerns over harmful content creation.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
26 Aug, 2025

Farmers fear removing cotton import duty will harm prices , Pg12

Samyukt Kisan Morcha protests cotton import duty removal, citing unfair competition from subsidized U.S. farmers, threatening Indian cotton prices.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Aug, 2025

Collegium recommends elevation of Chief Justices of Bombay, Patna HCs to SC , Pg10

Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevating Bombay and Patna High Court Chief Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul Pancholi to the Supreme Court.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
26 Aug, 2025

About 30% of MPs and MLAs face serious criminal cases , Pg7

Analysis reveals 31% of MPs and 29% of MLAs face serious criminal charges, raising concerns about governance and ethical standards.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its Prevention
26 Aug, 2025

What does the new online gaming Act outline? , Pg8

New Online Gaming Act, 2025 bans Real Money Games, imposes hefty penalties, and establishes regulatory authority amid concerns over addiction and illegal activities.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Aug, 2025

Before legislation becomes litigation , Pg7

Article advocates for proactive constitutional review within Parliament, suggesting Attorney General's counsel to prevent flawed legislation and reduce judicial interventions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
26 Aug, 2025

The dangerous wiring together of a ‘conspiracy’ , Pg6

Assam Police's FIR against journalists raises concerns over press freedom, misuse of BNS Section 152, and potential chilling effect on dissent.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Aug, 2025

Beyond debate , Pg6

Parliamentary paralysis: Declining debate, disruptions plague Indian legislatures, raising concerns over executive accountability and democratic function, reveals report.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
25 Aug, 2025

What is the new Bill to remove PM, CM and Ministers? , Pg8

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of Ministers arrested for 30 days, sparking debate on federalism and democratic principles.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
23 Aug, 2025

Help EC bring back Bihar voters left out of rolls: SC to parties , Pg1

Supreme Court directs political parties to aid Election Commission in including left-out Bihar voters before Special Intensive Revision deadline.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
23 Aug, 2025

Apex court modifies ‘harsh’ order, allows release of stray dogs , Pg1

Supreme Court modifies order on stray dogs, mandates sterilization and release, addressing animal rights and public safety concerns nationwide.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
23 Aug, 2025

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Kerala High Court's AI guidelines spark national debate on AI ethics in judiciary, emphasizing transparency and human oversight.

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

Should SC sit powerless as Governors block Bills: CJI , Pg1

CJI questions Centre on Governors' Bill delays, asks if SC should be 'powerless' amid constitutional concerns and legislative deadlock.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's Act
22 Aug, 2025

How women migrant electors are disenfranchised in the Bihar SIR process , Pg11

Bihar's electoral roll revision disenfranchises women migrants; 56% of deletions in top ACs were female electors due to migration.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
22 Aug, 2025

Simplified two-rate GST structure gets GoM’s nod , Pg1

GoM approves simplified GST structure, recommending merging 12% slab into 5% and most of 28% into 18% for GST Council's consideration.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityProbity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis
22 Aug, 2025

Lawfare politics , Pg8

Controversial bills empower Centre with arbitrary powers, enabling removal of elected officials via police action, undermining federalism and justice.

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