Polity & Governance
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Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia? | Explained
The Supreme Court of India, in *Harish Rana v. Union of India* (2026 INSC 222), permitted the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH...
International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport on March 10, 2026, an...
SP supports notice seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal: Akhilesh Yadav
On March 13–14, 2026, 193 INDIA bloc MPs (63 from Rajya Sabha, 130 from Lok Sabha) submitted formal notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal ...
Himachal Pradesh excludes ACB, vigilance bureau from RTI purview
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh issued a notification excluding the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) from the ambit of the Right to Infor...
Wangchuk release comes two days before 25th, and ‘final’, hearing against NSA detention
The Centre revoked Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention on March 14, 2026 — exactly two days before what was to be the 25th and final scheduled hearing in the Supr...
Why the Competition Commission cleared BookMyShow of market dominance abuse charges
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint filed by Vijay Gopal, founder of rival ticketing portal Showtyme, alleging that BookMySho...
As Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, a look at why Ladakh is seeking Sixth Schedule protections
The Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the detention of climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after approxim...
Dying with dignity- processes around living will still complicated
Eight years after the Supreme Court's landmark 2018 ruling recognizing the right to die with dignity, the processes around executing an Advance Medical Direc...
Menstrual leave policy at national level keeping interest of women in mind would be welcome: Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad
Karnataka's Labour Minister Santosh Lad has expressed support for a national-level menstrual leave policy, stating that a policy "keeping the interest of wom...
Govt’s minority scholarship scheme frozen 3 yrs as probe into fraud meanders, students pay price
The central government's flagship Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship schemes for minority students have been effectively frozen for over three years foll...
Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development
The Kerala Cabinet approved the acquisition of 230 acres of land in Kottukal, Maranallur, and Amaravila areas near Vizhinjam International Seaport for the de...
Kerala moderates stance on Sabarimala restriction on entry of women
The Kerala government (LDF) filed a 17-page affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the question of women's entry into Sabarimala Temple should be decide...
Undemocratic practice from colonial era: Shashi Tharoor urges SC to limit detention as Centre releases Sonam Wangchuk
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the Supreme Court to evolve strict norms for the maximum period of detention permissible without trial under the National Se...
Evening news wrap: All Indian crew in Persian Gulf safe, says govt; Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention; & more
The Indian government confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf — including those near the Strait of Hormuz — were safe, amid...
Government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders
The Government of India issued an official statement affirming its commitment to "fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to...
'BJP betrayed Ladakh on statehood promise': Akhilesh Yadav after MHA revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The MHA revoked Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the NSA on March 14, 2026, signalling willingness to resume dialogue with Ladakhi stakeholders on regional d...
Modi govt exposed again, Sonam Wangchuk jailed without evidence: Kejriwal
Sonam Wangchuk, the 59-year-old Ladakh-based climate activist, educator, and advocate for Ladakh's statehood, was released on March 14, 2026 after nearly six...
Environmental activists oppose Kerala govt’s Wayanad twin tunnel project, move SC
The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi (WPSS) filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking revocation of the environmental clearance granted for Kerala's...
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister FAH&D and Panchayati Raj announces sanction of 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park Project in Anantnag, J&K
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAH&D) and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced the sanction of a ₹100 crore Integrated A...
Oppn files notices in both Houses for removal of CEC
Opposition parties submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Marc...