In-depth coverage of Indian politics, governance, policies, and institutions. From Parliament debates to government schemes, this section brings context and clarity to the issues shaping India’s democracy.
After Leh restored mobile data, here’s the legal basis for shutdowns in India, why the country tops global tallies, and how to make curbs lawful and limited.
SC lifts blanket ban as a test case: only NEERI–PESO-approved “green crackers,” sold Oct 18–20, burst Oct 19–20 within fixed time windows.
A top CPI (Maoist) ideologue and 60 others surrendered in Gadchiroli—potentially a turning point for the Dandakaranya insurgency.
SC moved the Karur stampede probe to the CBI as “interim relief.” Critics say the order risks prejudging fault and sets a weak precedent.
A Jaisalmer–Jodhpur AC sleeper bus caught fire, killing 20. Here’s the likely failure chain, safety gaps, and fixes India must mandate now.
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System records non-EU travellers’ biometrics at first entry to automate checks, track overstays, and tighten external borders.
Only the President, via Parliament’s law, can change ST lists. Here’s the process, the criteria, and what the Supreme Court has said.
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PM launches pulses mission and a farm credit scheme, urging growers to shift toward export-oriented crops and nutrition-rich pulses.
An attack attempt on CJI B.R. Gavai by a little-known lawyer reignites debate over contempt laws, judicial dignity, and rising hostility toward judges.
The draft National Labour and Employment Policy aims to raise women’s workforce share, and digitise labour governance by 2030.
Supreme Court orders Maharashtra to finish all local-body polls by Jan 31, 2026; years of delays tied to OBC quota process, litigation, and weak political will.
Amit Shah calls ethanol blending a game changer. Here’s the real scope, benefits, risks, and what it will take to make it work at scale.
INS Androth joins the Eastern Fleet’s coastal screen, boosting indigenous anti-submarine warfare in India’s littorals.
A government doctor in Madhya Pradesh was arrested for prescribing toxic cough syrup linked to 14 child deaths; drug found adulterated with diethylene glycol.
A Supreme Court order mandating all in-service teachers to clear the TET within two years has left States warning of mass vacancies and school disruption.
UIDAI removes charges for biometric updates of children aged 5–17, expected to benefit six crore minors and simplify Aadhaar maintenance.
SC to examine Telangana’s order raising OBC quota in local bodies to 42%, breaching the 50% ceiling set in the 1992 Mandal judgment.
After the Leh violence, Ladakh bodies rejected a magisterial inquiry as an ‘eyewash’, seeking a judicial investigation into deaths and police action.
Marking 100 years, the UPSC stands as India’s guardian of meritocracy, ensuring fairness, trust and excellence in civil services recruitment.
Top court says total ban invites mafia control; seeks balanced approach to protect livelihoods and environment.
Election Commission orders postal ballot counting to finish before the penultimate EVM round to ensure clarity and transparency.
Karnataka Cabinet orders disciplinary action against officials and teachers skipping Social and Educational Survey duties.
Justice M.M. Sundresh says rising misuse of criminal defamation law calls for decriminalization, reviving debate on free speech and reputation.
Education Minister Pradhan says Tamil Nadu must accept Centre’s MoU mandating three-language formula to access Samagra Shiksha funds.
