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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Justice is not about ‘teaching someone a lesson’ , Pg8

Chhattisgarh HC's custodial death case observation sparks outrage, highlighting systemic issues of police brutality and caste-based violence, demanding judicial accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

22 Aug, 2025

Justice is not about ‘teaching someone a lesson’ , Pg8

Chhattisgarh HC's custodial death case observation sparks outrage, highlighting systemic issues of police brutality and caste-based violence, demanding judicial accountability.

22 Aug, 2025

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

Poll integrity and self-sabotage, parties and the ECI , Pg8

Article highlights ECI's eroding credibility due to electoral roll discrepancies and political parties' complicity through neglect of local organizations.

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

22 Aug, 2025

Poll integrity and self-sabotage, parties and the ECI , Pg8

Article highlights ECI's eroding credibility due to electoral roll discrepancies and political parties' complicity through neglect of local organizations.

22 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Probity in Governance, Concept and Philosophical Basis

22 Aug, 2025

Bills, ‘political morality’ , Pg8

Contentious bills spark debate over political misuse, federalism, and constitutional safeguards, raising concerns about weaponizing laws against political opponents.

22 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Are elected govts. at mercy of Governors’ fancies: SC to Central govt. , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Centre on Governors' powers to withhold assent, potentially undermining elected governments, raising constitutional concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Aug, 2025

Are elected govts. at mercy of Governors’ fancies: SC to Central govt. , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Centre on Governors' powers to withhold assent, potentially undermining elected governments, raising constitutional concerns.

21 Aug, 2025

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

What are ‘machine readable’ electoral rolls? , Pg8

Opposition demands 'machine-readable' voter rolls for transparency; EC cites security concerns, hindering fraud detection efforts.

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

21 Aug, 2025

What are ‘machine readable’ electoral rolls? , Pg8

Opposition demands 'machine-readable' voter rolls for transparency; EC cites security concerns, hindering fraud detection efforts.

21 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Nuclear laws and the role of Opposition , Pg7

Government plans to amend nuclear liability laws, potentially allowing private sector entry amid opposition concerns over safety and supplier accountability.

Parliament and State Legislatures Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

21 Aug, 2025

Nuclear laws and the role of Opposition , Pg7

Government plans to amend nuclear liability laws, potentially allowing private sector entry amid opposition concerns over safety and supplier accountability.

21 Aug, 2025

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

The fact is the ECI is a commission in crisis , Pg6

Supreme Court rebukes ECI for voter data denial; Opposition alleges bias and administrative failures, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

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

21 Aug, 2025

The fact is the ECI is a commission in crisis , Pg6

Supreme Court rebukes ECI for voter data denial; Opposition alleges bias and administrative failures, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

21 Aug, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 Aug, 2025

India’s democracy is failing the migrant citizen , Pg6

Bihar's electoral roll revisions disenfranchise millions of migrants, exposing flaws in India's sedentary-citizen-focused electoral system and threatening democratic inclusion.

21 Aug, 2025

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

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

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

20 Aug, 2025

‘SC stepped in due to egregious situation in T.N. Governor case’ , Pg1

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor's delay in assenting to State Bills, raising constitutional concerns and Centre-State dynamics.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 Aug, 2025

Home Minister to introduce 3 Bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges , Pg13

Home Minister proposes bills for removing PM, CMs, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges after 30 days in custody.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 Aug, 2025

States question Centre’s move seeking SC opinion to overrule ‘binding’ order , Pg12.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu question Centre's Presidential Reference seeking SC opinion on Governor's powers, citing settled law in Tamil Nadu Governor case.

20 Aug, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

20 Aug, 2025

‘Bill for joint polls gives EC a free hand’ , Pg12

Ex-CJI Khanna flags 'unfettered discretion' to EC in 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, raising constitutional concerns before JPC.

20 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

Parliament and State Legislatures Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

20 Aug, 2025

Govt. set to introduce Bill to ban real money gaming firms , Pg13

Union Cabinet approves Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, to ban real money gaming, targeting multi-billion dollar industry.

20 Aug, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

20 Aug, 2025

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

20 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

Indian astronaut will step on moon by 2040: Minister , Pg13

India aims for lunar landing by 2040, Bharat Antariksh Station by 2035, and Gaganyaan mission in 2027.

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology

19 Aug, 2025

Indian astronaut will step on moon by 2040: Minister , Pg13

India aims for lunar landing by 2040, Bharat Antariksh Station by 2035, and Gaganyaan mission in 2027.

19 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Aug, 2025

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

19 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures

19 Aug, 2025

Who decides nominations to UT Assemblies? , Pg10

Debate intensifies over Lieutenant Governor's power to nominate members to UT Assemblies without consulting Council of Ministers.

19 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

19 Aug, 2025

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

19 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

18 Aug, 2025

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears Bill for minority education institutions , Pg10

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Minority Educational Institutions Bill 2025, extending benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.

18 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting