Indian Polity

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Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Aug, 2025

Bill to decriminalise minor offences to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today , Pg11.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to decriminalize minor offenses, enhancing trust-based governance and ease of doing business, introduced in Lok Sabha.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies
18 Aug, 2025

A case for judicial introspection , Pg7

Article advocates judicial intervention to restore ECI's independence, criticizing the 2023 Act and Supreme Court's inaction on electoral integrity.

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

Roll recall , Pg6

Supreme Court directs ECI to disclose names of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters, addressing transparency concerns in electoral roll revision.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
17 Aug, 2025

What are the challenges confronting the EC?, Pg12.

The Election Commission (EC) is facing scrutiny after allegations of large-scale voter roll manipulations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, along with massive deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar ahead of Assembly polls.

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

Govt. says SC cannot treat Governors as ‘aliens or foreigners’ , Pg1

Centre defends Governors' constitutional role, asserting SC cannot impose timelines or limit discretion in State Bills assent, challenging judicial overreach.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
17 Aug, 2025

How document deficits may risk disenfranchising the poor, eroding trust in the Election Commission , Pg7

Document deficits threaten disenfranchisement of poor, eroding trust in Election Commission during voter verification, raising concerns about inclusivity and fairness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
16 Aug, 2025

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Aug, 2025

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

EC's special revision exercise faces inclusivity questions as study reveals widespread lack of mandated documents, potentially disenfranchising vulnerable populations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 Aug, 2025

Publish names of 65 lakh excluded voters: SC to EC , Pg1

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to publish list of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters with reasons, ensuring transparency and voter rights.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
15 Aug, 2025

Duration of the civil service exam cannot be curtailed, says the UPSC , Pg16

UPSC defends civil service exam duration citing confidentiality, informs parliamentary panel; rejects reforms to shorten timeline and reveal answer keys early.

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

At heart of SIR dispute is principle of hearing a person before causing harm , Pg15

Supreme Court scrutinizes Bihar's electoral roll revision, questioning deletion of 65 lakh voters without proper hearing and due process.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation Sector
15 Aug, 2025

Ceremonial heads , Pg10

Governors' actions in Tamil Nadu and Kerala spark controversy, challenging Supreme Court directives and raising questions about their role in state universities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
14 Aug, 2025

SC issues notice to Centre on plea for ‘creamy layer’ like system in SC, ST reservation , Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea for 'creamy layer' system in SC/ST reservations to ensure equitable distribution and address disproportionate benefits to well-off groups.

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

Bihar SIR a battle between EC’s power, citizens’ right to vote: SC , Pg13

Supreme Court scrutinizes Bihar's electoral roll revision, balancing Election Commission's authority with citizens' voting rights under constitutional provisions.

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

Aid and advice , Pg8

MHA defends LG's power to nominate J&K Assembly members without elected government's input, sparking constitutional concerns over democratic accountability.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
13 Aug, 2025

Parliament passes revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 , Pg11

Parliament approves Income Tax Bill, 2025, repealing the 1961 Act, set to be effective from April 1, 2026.

Parliament and State Legislatures
13 Aug, 2025

Committee on simultaneous elections Bills gets extension , Pg11

Parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' secures extension until Winter Session's end amidst opposition dissent over the scrutiny process.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Aug, 2025

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025 and Indian Ports Bill, 2025 amid opposition protests over electoral roll revisions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
13 Aug, 2025

Filed plea against SC verdict to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, Minister informs LS , Pg10

Government challenges Supreme Court order to reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs, citing security concerns and operational needs.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
13 Aug, 2025

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

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