Polity, Constitution and Governance

Agnipath Scheme and the Agniveers

Context: The recent arrest of a Navy Agniveer in Maharashtra has reignited debate around the Agnipath scheme—India’s bold attempt to...

Central Bureau of Investigation

Context: In a significant judgment emphasising accountability, the Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court order directing the registration of...

Ladakh’s Statehood Demand and the Sixth Schedule Debate

Context: The ongoing hunger strike by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has reignited the debate over statehood and Sixth Schedule protections...

Rajasthan’s Anti-Conversion Bill and the Indian Model of Secularism

Context: The passage of Rajasthan’s Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 highlights the ongoing debate between safeguarding individual...

Interest-Free Capex Loans to States

Context: In a significant move to sustain India’s economic momentum, the Centre will continue its no-interest-bearing, 50-year capital expenditure (capex)...

Himachal Pradesh as ‘Fully Literate State’

Context: On International Literacy Day, Himachal Pradesh has been declared a ‘Fully Literate State,’ achieving a significant milestone well ahead...

The Vice-President of India

Context: Recently, C. P. Radhakrishnan has been elected as the 15th Vice-President. At a time when parliamentary functioning is often...

Comparing French and Indian Form of Governments

Context: France’s government collapse over soaring debt (114% of GDP) showcased fiscal stress and political instability undermining governance.  How does...

Health Governance Challenges in Rural and Slum Areas: Anganwadis as a Powerful Tool for Child Nutrition

Context: The ongoing crisis in Maharashtra’s Anganwadis over poor-quality nutrition and worker protests highlights how gaps in ICDS delivery threaten...

Criminal Justice System in India: Urgent Challenges, Bold Reforms, and the Way Forward

Criminal Justice System in India Context: Former CJI N.V. Ramana in a symposium remarked that “the process of criminal justice...

Remission Rights and Life Imprisonment

Context: In a significant observation, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and R...

New Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025

Context: The Union Home Ministry has notified the Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025, replacing the decade-old Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964....

India’s Maritime Reforms 2025: Opportunities and Challenges

India’s maritime reforms 2025 —Ports Bill, Coastal Shipping Act, and Merchant Shipping Act—aim to modernise governance but raise concerns over...

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

NHA eyes 2,000 cr to scale digital healthcare ecosystem Context: The government is preparing a proposal for ABDM 2.0, seeking...

Controller General of Accounts: Role, Functions, and Relevance

Context: The appointment of Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) comes at a crucial time...

RTE Exemption to Minority Institutions Needs Urgent Revision

RTE Exemption to Minority Institutions Faces Critical Review Context: The Supreme Court’s recent call to reconsider the blanket exemption of...

Biodiversity (Amendment) Act, 2023–24

Biodiversity (Amendment) Act, 2023–24

India to overhaul biodiversity norms to boost ayurveda biz innovation, conservation Biodiversity: The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced several...

Unified Pension Scheme: Key Challenges and Hidden Drawbacks

Reasons for Cold Response to UPS: Major Concerns and Hidden Flaws Context: The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), introduced in April...

Cashless Bail in India: A Transformative Lesson for Justice Reform

Cashless Bail in India: A Powerful Step Toward Fair Justice Context: Donald Trump’s tariff escalations are highly relevant today as...

Fiscal Empowerment of Rural Local Bodies

Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch a dedicated digital platform, the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, to transform...

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: Supreme Court’s Bold Order on Comedians

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Comedians Context: The Supreme Court’s order against comedians...

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