Parliament and State Legislatures

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Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
3 Dec, 2025

For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12

National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
2 Dec, 2025

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
2 Dec, 2025

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
1 Dec, 2025

Centre’s citizenship scrutiny power is ‘limited’, EC says, Pg13

EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEthics and Human InterfaceAccountability and Ethical Governance
1 Dec, 2025

Institutionalising animal representation, Pg8

Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting
1 Dec, 2025

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19

Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State Legislatures
1 Dec, 2025

As Parliament reconvenes, let's ask why legislature is in retreat, Pg12

Parliamentary democracy erodes as legislature's power wanes; anti-defection law and executive dominance undermine accountability and scrutiny.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
30 Nov, 2025

Appeal to reason in an unreasonable age, Pg15

Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
29 Nov, 2025

Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2

Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.

Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
29 Nov, 2025

CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12

CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.

Parliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
28 Nov, 2025

CISF alters tenure, posting policy at Parliament, Pg13

CISF enhances Parliament security with extended tenures, psychological assessments, and specialized training after recent security breach, ensuring MP familiarity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
28 Nov, 2025

Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12

Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineComparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesParliament and State Legislatures
28 Nov, 2025

Joint polls, Pg2

Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
28 Nov, 2025

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
27 Nov, 2025

Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12

Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Nov, 2025

Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1

Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
27 Nov, 2025

What is Centre's Bill to constitute single higher education authority, Pg17

Centre proposes HECI Bill 2025, a single higher education regulator merging UGC, NCTE, AICTE, aiming autonomy and reduced red tape.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
25 Nov, 2025

SC to hear plea to stop cash donations to political parties, Pg1

Supreme Court examines plea seeking ban on cash donations to political parties, advocating transparency and complete donor details under income tax.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
25 Nov, 2025

House panel to discuss women in combat roles, grievance redressal, Pg13

Parliamentary panel to review women's induction in combat roles, grievance redressal mechanisms, and BRO infrastructure development for 2025-26.

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