Polity, Constitution and Governance

Constitutional Balance and Rule of Law in India

How the Judiciary Maintains Accountability Context: The recent comments made by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the role of the Indian...

Caste Enumeration to Empower Policy Planning in Census 2025

Caste Enumeration Begins: A Bold Step Toward Social Equity Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste in...

Reforming Indian Civil Services: Urgent Reforms for a Stronger Democracy

Context: In recent times, the Indian Civil Services have faced scrutiny due to structural and functional challenges. Highlighting the urgent...

Caste Census in India: The Hidden Key to Real Social Empowerment

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved caste enumeration in the upcoming...

Maritime Development Fund

Government Clears ₹25,000 Crore Shipbuilding Fund Context: In a major boost to India’s blue economy, the government’s Expenditure Finance Committee...

GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025

Centre Notifies Rules for GST Appellate Tribunal Context: In a significant move to operationalise the Goods and Services Tax Appellate...

Trump’s Trade Policies: Impact on India and Global Trade Dynamics

Context: A day after US President Donald Trump issued fresh tariff threats against India and other countries, the White House...

Celebrating 75 Years of the Constitution of India

Context: The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Constitution coming into effect on January 26, 1950. It provides...

Grey Birthday for the Election Commission of India

Context: On June 17, 1949, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, while introducing the constitutional provision to establish the Election Commission of India...

Holding Judges Accountable

Context: A recent speech by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at an event organised by...

One Nation One Election and representative democracy

Context: India, the world’s largest democracy, thrives on its diverse representation and participatory governance. However, the increasing frequency of elections...

India In 2024: The Great Balancing

Context: India’s foreign policy landscape is marked by a delicate balancing act, navigating complex geopolitical dynamics to secure its strategic...

Manmohan Singh: Architect of India’s Economic Transformation

Context: The passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh marks the end of an era for India—an era of transformative economic reforms...

Land Acquisition Act 2013

Context: Punjab farmers have been protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders since February, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP...

Speedy Trail vs UAPA

Context: The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the constitutional right to a speedy trial takes precedence over stringent provisions in...

“One Nation, One Election” Bill Introduced: Key Provisions and Implications

Context: The “One Nation, One Election” initiative aims to streamline India’s electoral process by holding simultaneous elections for the Lok...

Religion and Reservations in India: Complex Interplay and Current Issues

Context:  The relationship between religion and reservations in India has been a contentious issue for decades. Recent judgments, like the...

Judges and Their Rules: Safeguarding Fairness in Justice

Judges and Their Rules: Safeguarding Fairness in Justice

The Importance of Rules for Judges. The role of a judge is one of the most important in any society....

NHRC

NHRC

Context: Taking suo motu cognizance, the NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government and civic authorities after the death...

How an EVM Battery Works

How an EVM Battery Works

Context: Opposition raised concerns about the integrity of EVMs during the Haryana Assembly elections, particularly linking battery charge levels to...

Two Villages In Rajasthan Prefer Not To Be Classified As Urban Areas

Two Villages In Rajasthan Prefer Not To Be Classified As Urban Areas

Context: Two villages in Rajasthan—Goluwala Sihagaan and Goluwala Nivadaan—oppose their classification as urban areas due to the potential loss of...