International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
06 June 2025 | blogwebContext: India has secured the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term. More...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Current Affairs
Gender Reforms and Justice Hema Committee Report
06 June 2025 | blogwebWhy police have dropped sexual assault cases Context: In a significant development, the Kerala Police dropped 35 sexual assault cases...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Reforming India’s Civil Services Exam
05 June 2025 | blogwebDoes the civil services examination need reform? Context: The Civil Services Examination (CSE), conducted by the Union Public Service Commission...
Current Affairs
Deputy Speaker Crisis: A Critical Breakdown in Parliamentary Democracy
30 May 2025 | blogwebDeputy Speaker Role Undermined: Alarming Erosion of Constitutional Conventions Context: The position of the Deputy Speaker has been lying vacant...
Current Affairs
India’s Digital Diplomacy
27 May 2025 | blogwebTime for a new India-Africa digital compact Context: Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, commemorates the founding of the...
Current Affairs
Interim Bail Over Social Media Posts
27 May 2025 | blogwebA shift in free speech jurisprudence Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad,...
Current Affairs
Northeast India: Unlocking the Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Growth Future
26 May 2025 | blogwebNortheast India: The Strategic Gateway Powering India’s Act East Vision Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rising Northeast...
Current Affairs
India’s Free Speech Debate
24 May 2025 | blogwebMahmudabad case and constitutional responsibility Context: Any serious discussion on freedom of speech in India must begin with the First...
Current Affairs
Can a Sitting Judge Be Booked?
23 May 2025 | blogwebThe Veeraswami case: When can a sitting judge face an FIR? Context: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stirred a major constitutional...
Current Affairs
Freedom of Expression in India
23 May 2025 | blogwebPahalgam and free speech: How liberal is this democracy? Context: Freedom of expression (FoE) is a cornerstone of liberal democracy,...
Current Affairs
Misinformation Crisis in India
22 May 2025 | blogwebThe role of the Internet in spreading misinformation Context: During the recent India-Pakistan crisis, misinformation spread rapidly across social media...
Current Affairs
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
21 May 2025 | blogwebGetting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Context: India’s journey toward evidence-based governance faces significant roadblocks, with experts highlighting persistent...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Explained: Unlocking Its Powerful Role in Indian Democracy
20 May 2025 | blogwebContext: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court through a Presidential Reference, on...
Current Affairs
Supreme Court Slams Illegal Environmental Clearances as Gross Violation
20 May 2025 | blogwebSupreme Court Declares Retrospective Environmental Clearances Unlawful Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the grant...
Current Affairs
NOTA in All Elections Raises Concerns About Electoral Impact
17 May 2025 | blogwebNOTA in All Elections May Undermine Democratic Participation Context: The inclusion of the None of the Above (NOTA) option in...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Highlights Concerns Over SC Verdict on Bill Assent
17 May 2025 | blogwebPresidential Reference Questions SC Verdict on Governor’s Role in Bill Assent Context: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought...
Current Affairs
Digital Accessibility is a Fundamental Right for PwDs
17 May 2025 | blogwebDoes Article 21 include right to digital access? Context: In a landmark decision on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court...
Current Affairs
Procedural Law and Criminal Justice in India
16 May 2025 | blogwebPrincipled criminalisation and the police as pivot Context: In discussions on criminal law, procedural law often takes a backseat to...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Supreme Court Judges’ Asset Disclosure
14 May 2025 | blogwebSC judges declaring assets is welcome. But it is not enough Context: The recent public disclosure of the assets...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance
13 May 2025 | blogwebCaste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Press Freedom in South Asia: A Disturbing Decline Amid Rising Threats
12 May 2025 | blogwebPress Freedom Warning for South Asia: Escalating Risks and Shrinking Rights Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report...
