Polity & Governance
Constitutional bodies, Parliament, judiciary and governance reforms
Govt releases 33 FAQs for first phase of Census
The Government of India has released 33 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the first phase of Census 2027 — the House Listing and Housing Census — which b...
View: Why India’s South thinks it has to populate or perish
Several southern Indian states — led by Andhra Pradesh — are now actively encouraging women to have more children, with politicians warning that falling fert...
Centre allows temporary kerosene distribution in kerosene-free states, UTs amid LPG supply concerns
The Central Government has authorised an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to 21 States and Union Territories...
A Bill that secures IPS officers’ role in deputation
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on March 25, 2026 by Minister of State for Home Affairs...
PM-KUSUM 2.0 must address the overdependence on State procurement
Analysis of PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) points to its central structural weakness: implementation is heavily depend...
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launches Digi Yatra at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched Digi Yatra at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, extending the face-biometric seamless travel system to a smal...
Economists divided over impact of excise revision on States
The central government revised fuel excise duties on March 26, 2026, cutting the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol by ₹10/litre (to ₹3/litre) a...
IBC reforms: Government moves to fix insolvency delays
The Union Cabinet approved a comprehensive set of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, accepting all recommendations of the Parliame...
Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work
Thousands of rural workers across states including Bihar and Rajasthan have been denied work under MGNREGS, with some district officials informally claiming ...
Maoist campaign saw continuity across regimes, sharper push recently: Former MHA official
A former Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official gave a detailed assessment of India's anti-Maoist campaign, noting that the overall strategy of combining se...
Report highlights steps taken to mitigate risks posed by offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers
A report highlighted India's multi-pronged approach to mitigating risks posed by offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs) — cryptocurrency exchanges...
FCRA Bill emerges as poll issue in Kerala; UDF, LDF seek withdrawal
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, ...
Rules finalised, rollout of all 4 labour codes likely in April
Final rules for all four labour codes have been notified and full implementation is expected from April 1, 2026, marking a historic consolidation of India's ...
Parliamentary committee backs age-restrictions for social media platforms
A parliamentary committee has backed the introduction of age-based restrictions on social media platforms for children and adolescents in India. The Committe...
Indus Water Treaty suspension speeding up projects, govt says J-K hydropower capacity to rise 46%
The Government of India has stated that the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan is accelerating hydropower development in Jammu & Kashm...
‘Area behind Charminar used as urinal’: House panel flags state of India’s monuments, staff crunch
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture tabled a report on the Ministry of Culture's budget for 2026-27, flagging severe negle...
Rajya Sabha clears Finance Bill 2026 | Excise duty cut to not burden citizens, says FM; poll move: Opposition
The Rajya Sabha cleared the Finance Bill 2026, completing Parliament's approval of the Union Budget's legislative framework ahead of the new financial year (...
A shade of dark: On the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026, seeking to amend the parent Transgender Pe...
PM calls for ‘Team India’ effort in meet with CMs over West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of states and Union Territories to review India's prepar...
Centre to borrow ₹8.2 trillion in FY27 first half; no impact of Iran war — yet
The Finance Ministry announced that the central government will borrow Rs 8.20 trillion (Rs 8.20 lakh crore) in the first half of FY27 (April–September 2026)...